TUM apartments under $2,000/month
Under $2,000 covers most studios and 1-beds in popular international student neighborhoods. Comfortable for a single grad student in most US markets. Below are neighborhoods near Technische Universität München that fit this budget.
Best neighborhoods under $2,000/month for TUM
Maxvorstadt
Maxvorstadt sits between TUM's main building and LMU's main campus. The Pinakothek museums, the English Garden a short walk east. Munich's most expensive student neighborhood, and the one nearly every student wants.
$700 – $1,800/mo
Schwabing
Schwabing is Munich's historic bohemian neighborhood, Leopoldstraße, Münchner Freiheit, the northern English Garden. Trendy cafés and a heavy LMU student presence.
$700 – $1,700/mo
Garching
Garching is TUM's main science + engineering campus, a separate municipality north of Munich, 20 minutes by U6. Substantially cheaper than central Munich. Most TUM master's students live here.
$450 – $1,100/mo
Neuhausen-Nymphenburg
Neuhausen sits west of the city centre, Nymphenburg Palace gardens, calmer than Schwabing, less hipster than Maxvorstadt. Strong international + family population.
$650 – $1,500/mo
Frequently asked questions
Can I really find apartments under $2,000/month near TUM?
Yes, there are real options under $2,000/month near TUM, especially in Maxvorstadt, Schwabing, Garching. We send 5 to 10 vetted options within 24 hours.
Will I need a roommate to stay under $2,000/month at TUM?
Often yes, sharing a 2-bed with one roommate is the most reliable way to stay under $2,000/month near TUM without sacrificing safety or commute. We can help match you with a roommate.