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Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Munich
Flatshare in Munich

Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Munich
Private rooms Munich 1286 1806/month
Studios Munich 108 2163/month
Apartments Munich 440 2260/month
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Munich is a city in Bavaria that is known for its high quality of life. Of course, it indeed has a high cost of living, but in it, you will be able to enjoy an international environment and the great reputation of its institutions.

If you want to live in a shared apartment in Munich, we recommend that you start looking for it several months before your arrival in the city. Many students choose this German city to do an exchange, which means that there is a lot of competition to move into shared apartments. Surely in the Erasmus Play search engine, you will find accommodation that meets all the important characteristics for you.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Munich

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We will tell you about some advantages and disadvantages of living in a shared flat in the German city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Munich 

  • If your roommates are native Germans (or even Austrians) you can take advantage of them to learn or improve the language to the fullest.

  • Surely you will be able to enjoy different cultures living with students of different nationalities since the high quality of life in Munich attracts many young people from all over the world.

  • From Munich, there are many facilities to travel to other cities in Germany and Europe. If you share a flat you will have a slightly larger budget to be able to explore other cities.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Munich

  • You have to look for an apartment well in advance because the demand is very high. We recommend that you use the Erasmus Play search engine to make it easier, where you will be able to see the availability of verified flats and rooms.

  • The use of heating in winter can cause problems between roommates if they have not determined its use since the cost of the bills can be very high.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Munich

Planning for your international mobility is never easy, however, you can use apps for Erasmus+ in which you will have access to tips and instructions on procedures to do before you arrive. You will also be able to read experiences and tips from other students, as well as access some discounts and services.

How to meet people in Munich?

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In addition to interacting with your flatmates, you can make use of any of these options:

Student associations in Munich

The Studentenwerk is the student union that assists young people in different aspects in Germany. For Erasmus, there is the ESN MESA Munich (Münchner Erasmus Studenten Assoziation). From this association, events are created for the students of all the universities in the city, such as welcome parties, city tours, day trips, sporting events and cultural visits.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Munich

Most of the groups on this platform are divided according to the school year, so you will be able to meet other students who are going to Munich at the same time as you. You will also find groups that correspond to student associations. In these groups, you will be able to meet people and also request information on topics related to Erasmus in Munich.

Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in Munich

In some cases, associations and Facebook groups create WhatsApp groups so that contact between students is more direct and instantaneous. In your information, you will find the links to these groups. In the case of the ESN MESA Munich, it has a Telegram group to which they also give the link on their social networks.

Tips for living in a shared apartment in Munich

Here are some tips for living in a shared flat in Munich:

  • If you choose to live in an apartment in the Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt area, you have to know that during October they celebrate the Oktoberfest. It is the perfect neighbourhood to look for accommodation if you don't want to miss out on anything!

  • Take the opportunity to connect with local students and delve into the culture of this part of Germany and Bavaria, Munich is multicultural but also preserves its traditions.

  • Try to avoid possible arguments with your roommates and make sure there are established rules regarding cleaning, visits, use of common spaces, pets, smoking, etc. Remember that as a multicultural environment it is normal to encounter different lifestyles.

Frequently asked queries about sharing a flat in Munich

How much does a shared flat in Munich cost?
In general, the average cost of a room in a shared apartment ranges from €450 onwards, with an average of approximately €800 per month.

How to meet people in Munich?
You can take the opportunity to create a close relationship with your flatmates and also be part of student associations, Facebook groups and messaging service groups such as Whatsapp or Telegram.

Should I share a flat or live alone in Munich?
Arriving in a city without knowing anyone can be overwhelming, but sharing a flat you are going to live with other students who are in the same situation as you. In addition, it is a very good option to save on the cost of rent and to be able to take full advantage of Munich's leisure offer.

What should I take into account when entering a flatshare in Munich?
Find out the nationality of your flatmates, living with locals will be a plus if you want to learn German well! You also have to know that there should be rules regarding the use of common spaces, cleaning and coexistence in general to avoid problems between you.

What are the best apps to find roommates in Munich?
There are several apps/websites that you can use to search, such as the Erasmus Play online community, where you will be able to find shared accommodation with other flatmates.