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Market Insights: Student Housing price report in Essen

This report provides a detailed analysis of the real-time price trends for the city of Essen.

Rental Market Summary

The cost of an average rent in Essen for all rental types is €1,350 All data is current as of today, April 16, 2026.

Median price

€1,250

Rentals available today

255

Number of accommodations

545

Occupancy rate

53.21%

Source: Erasmus Play data

Rental price range

Rental price range - Price distribution data
Price rangeNumber of accommodations
€600-€70079
€700-€80011
€800-€9003
€900-€1,00042
€1,000-€1,10061
€1,100-€1,20041
€1,200-€1,30062
€1,300-€1,40032
€1,400-€1,50036
€1,500-€1,60043
€1,600-€1,70029
€1,700-€1,80018
€1,800-€1,90020
€1,900-€2,00021
€2,000-€2,1004
€2,100-€2,2001
€2,200-€2,3007
€2,300-€2,4004
€2,400-€2,5005
€2,500+26
Total545
This chart shows 545 accommodations distributed across price ranges from €600 to €2,600. The most common price range is €600-€700 with 79 accommodations.

Availability for the next 6 months

Availability for the next 6 months - Availability data
MonthAvailability percentage
May 202668.624%
June 202673.761%
July 202678.716%
August 202683.853%
September 202687.523%
October 202689.725%
This chart shows availability over 6 months. Highest availability is in October 2026 at 90%, lowest in May 2026 at 69%.

Real-time Price Visualization

This map shows the real-time price trends for Essen. Prices shown are median prices.

Price Range - Price distribution by area
Price rangePrice
Lower price range€913
Price range 1€1,013
Price range 2€1,113
Price range 3€1,213
Price range 4€1,313
Price range 5€1,413
Price range 6€1,513
Price range 7€1,613
Price range 8€1,713
Price range 9€1,813
Price range 10€1,913
Higher price range€2,013
Total properties340
This map shows 340 properties across 34 areas. Prices range from €913 to €1,964.

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Rachel WelchCalle de Abastos, 32, Aranjuez, Madrid
Lennart KarlAvenida de los Fueros, 10, Madrid
Monthly income€1,400
Deposit required€1,680
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Requests2
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average price for a private room in Essen?

The average price for a private room in Essen is €1,193 per month. This price is based on current market data from Erasmus Play.

What is the average price for a studio in Essen?

The average price for a studio in Essen is €1,390 per month. Studios offer more privacy and independence for students and young professionals.

How many accommodations are available in Essen?

There are currently 255 accommodations available in Essen. Looking ahead, 478 will be available in 6 months and 541 in 12 months. Availability changes daily, so we recommend checking regularly.