Frankfurt am Main · Budget
Frankfurt am Main apartments under $1,500/month
If you're looking under $1,500 per month, you're looking at studios in mid-tier neighborhoods, sharing 2-beds, or living slightly farther from campus. The neighborhoods below in Frankfurt am Main fit this budget.
Best neighborhoods under $1,500/month in Frankfurt am Main
Bockenheim
Bockenheim was Goethe-Universität's original campus and still houses several faculties + the main library. Multicultural neighborhood, Leipziger Straße market, U6/U7 to the city.
$500 – $1,300/mo
Westend
Westend houses Goethe-Universität's main Campus Westend (the IG Farben building) — gorgeous pre-war villas, banking-district money, premium rent. Best when Bockenheim is full.
$700 – $1,800/mo
Bornheim
Bornheim is northeastern Frankfurt — Berger Straße's cafés and restaurants, calmer than the city centre, a strong international student presence. U4 connects to Westend campus.
$600 – $1,500/mo
Sachsenhausen
Sachsenhausen sits south of the Main — Museumsufer (the museum riverbank), the apple-wine taverns, calmer than the city centre. A 15-minute tram ride from Westend campus.
$600 – $1,500/mo
Nordend
Nordend houses Frankfurt School's main campus. Friedberger Anlage park, Oeder Weg cafés, a mix of post-war and pre-war buildings. The most central neighborhood for FS students.
$600 – $1,500/mo
Universities in Frankfurt am Main
Frequently asked questions
Can I really find apartments under $1,500/month in Frankfurt am Main?
Yes — 5 of our covered Frankfurt am Main neighborhoods have units under $1,500/month, especially Bockenheim, Westend, Bornheim.
Will I need a roommate to stay under $1,500/month in Frankfurt am Main?
Often yes — sharing a 2-bed is the most reliable way to stay under $1,500/month in Frankfurt am Main without sacrificing safety or commute.