Student Housing in Erlangen

One of the most important characteristics of this city is the University, so, normally, it receives many students every year. Thanks to this, the city is designed for students, offering a wide variety of places such as cafes, bars, restaurants and entertainment venues in all its corners. An advantage of Erlangen is that you will be able to cycle everywhere to get from one place to another, saving on public transport.

If you are looking for student accommodation in Erlangen, we recommend that you start doing so as soon as possible. When hosting many young people every year, the search for a room or flat can be somewhat complicated and competitive. But don't worry, look in advance in the Erasmus Play comparator, where you will be able to see different types of verified accommodation available from a multitude of online platforms.

Student apartments for rent in Erlangen

Are you looking for a cheap apartment for rent for students in Erlangen? The cheapest options per person have usually shared flats: they have several rooms and the common areas, the bathroom and the kitchen are shared. This alternative is usually the most affordable since the costs of rent and utility bills are divided among all the occupants of the apartment. As a reference, the price of a flat for four people is around € 2,800 per month.

On the other hand, if you want to have an apartment completely to yourself, you will also have the option of renting a studio apartment. They are usually small but furnished and have basic appliances. The cost of these studio flats goes from € 600 onwards, with an average of € 1000 per month.

Student room for rent in Erlangen

This alternative is one of the favourites for young internationals who come to live their Erasmus experience in Erlangen. It allows you to save on rental costs and services, as well as living your day to day more closely with other students just like you.

Most of the available and verified rooms are furnished with at least the basics for a student, such as a bed, wardrobe, desk and chair. Some of them also have a private bathroom or balcony, so you have to compare the characteristics to choose the ideal one for you.

The price of a room in a shared apartment usually has an average of € 400 per month and the minimum is around € 380 per month.

Student accommodation in Erlangen

Here are the best areas to live in Erlangen as a student, both for its location near the university and for being close to the places of interest preferred by young people.

Apartments for rent in the centre of Erlangen

If you choose this neighbourhood to live in, you will be close to several faculty buildings, as well as a large number of bars, restaurants and other places frequented by students daily.

Apartments in Röthelheimpark

This area is to the east of the centre. From here you will have easy access to green areas, downtown, the central train station and some university faculties.

Rooms for rent in Erlangen-Süd

The southern part of the city is very well located, being just a few minutes by bike from most of the university campuses. It also has access to parks, shops and the downtown food court.

Erasmus accommodation near the University of Erlangen - Nuremberg (FAU)

This university, also called Friedrich-Alexander is the second most important in the state of Bavaria. It has several faculties divided into different buildings, which are:

• Erlangen Schlossgarten: It is the central building of the university, in which there are several libraries and seminar rooms. The Faculty of Medicine is very close to this building.
• Audimax: This complex is known as the “tower of the philosophers”. The departments of Law, Theology and Languages ​​are located in surrounding areas.
• Center building, at Langemarckplatz: here ther is a restaurant and student services. In addition, the Faculty of Chemistry is very close.
• South Erlangen: This campus is home to some faculties such as Science and Engineering. It also has libraries, a restaurant and rooms with computers. You can reach it in about 15 minutes by bike or bus from the centre.
• Sports Campus: This is located between the city centre and the South campus. It has sports science departments and facilities such as swimming pools, gyms and other sports courts.
• Tennenlohe Campus:This area is a town to the south of Erlangen and here is the Institute of Geography. It is about 30 minutes away from the centre by public transport.

University residence in Erlangen

In this German city, there are several residences available for students. It is convenient that you determine which university campus you are going to go to apply for a place in the one that is closest to it. However, keep in mind that it is often difficult to get a place in them.

Frequently asked questions about studying in Erlangen