Aachen · Budget
Aachen 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 Aachen fit this budget.
Best neighborhoods under $1,500/month in Aachen
Pontviertel
The Pontviertel ('Pontstraße quarter') is the historic RWTH student neighborhood — the densest stretch of bars and student cafés in Germany. Walking distance to most RWTH faculties.
$350 – $850/mo
Frankenberger Viertel
Frankenberger Viertel sits east of the city centre — Art Nouveau architecture, the Burg Frankenberg, calmer than the Pontviertel. A favourite of grad students and PhDs.
$350 – $900/mo
Hörn
Hörn sits at the western edge of Aachen, next to RWTH's newer Melaten campus (where most engineering departments moved). Affordable WGs and large student-housing complexes.
$350 – $800/mo
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Frequently asked questions
Can I really find apartments under $1,500/month in Aachen?
Yes — 3 of our covered Aachen neighborhoods have units under $1,500/month, especially Pontviertel, Frankenberger Viertel, Hörn.
Will I need a roommate to stay under $1,500/month in Aachen?
Often yes — sharing a 2-bed is the most reliable way to stay under $1,500/month in Aachen without sacrificing safety or commute.