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Bonn 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 Bonn fit this budget.
Best neighborhoods under $1,500/month in Bonn
Poppelsdorf
Poppelsdorf sits next to Uni Bonn's sciences campus and the Poppelsdorfer Schloss. The dominant Uni Bonn science-student neighborhood. Walking distance to Hauptbahnhof.
$450 – $1,100/mo
Südstadt
Bonn-Südstadt sits south of the city centre — Wilhelmine-era villas, leafy streets, popular with PhD students and post-docs. The most upper-middle-class option.
$450 – $1,100/mo
Endenich
Endenich sits northwest — quieter, more affordable, and adjacent to the Max Planck Institute campus. A favourite of international PhD students.
$400 – $950/mo
Universities in Bonn
Frequently asked questions
Can I really find apartments under $1,500/month in Bonn?
Yes — 3 of our covered Bonn neighborhoods have units under $1,500/month, especially Poppelsdorf, Südstadt, Endenich.
Will I need a roommate to stay under $1,500/month in Bonn?
Often yes — sharing a 2-bed is the most reliable way to stay under $1,500/month in Bonn without sacrificing safety or commute.