Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Potsdam
| Private rooms Potsdam | 118 | 1642/month |
| Studios Potsdam | 31 | 2707/month |
| Apartments Potsdam | 33 | 2695/month |
Living in this German city is perfect for students who want to be close to Berlin, but spend their day-to-day lives in a quieter place. Potsdam is full of historic buildings, beautiful places to visit, plazas and green areas to enjoy. This brings many young people to study at the University of Potsdam or the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam for a season.
Do you want to save on the monthly rent and have an enjoyable experience? We recommend that you choose a shared apartment to live in. Spending day to day with your roommates will make you learn about their cultures and you will be able to enjoy fun moments.
Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Potsdam
In this section we advise you on some of the most outstanding aspects of living in shared flats in the German city:
Advantages of sharing a flat in Potsdam
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The spare rooms can be part of apartments, residences or even houses with gardens. Choose the one that meets your preferred characteristics!
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You will be able to take advantage of the savings on the rental cost to enjoy the entire leisure offer not only in Potsdam but also in Berlin, which is approximately half an hour away.
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If one of your roommates is German, you will be able to practice or learn the language more easily, while at the same time immersing yourself in the local culture.
Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Potsdam
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Some rooms may not include details such as bedding. Try to find this out before to know if you bring it from home or if you buy it once you arrive in Potsdam.
Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Potsdam
There are several apps for Erasmus+ that you can download to make your exchange experience simpler, planning it and the aftermath. In these apps, there is information about the necessary paperwork, life in the city and also tips from local students and previous years. One of the tips is that you should use the bicycle to go from one place to another and take the opportunity to explore the city and visit all its corners.
How to meet people in Potsdam
The following are some of the ways you have to meet people in this German city, in addition to taking the opportunity to connect with your flatmates and share experiences with them.
Student associations in Potsdam
At the University of Potsdam, you will be able to join a wide variety of student associations. Among them, the ESN Potsdam stands out for international students, where young locals help those who arrive so that they can integrate quickly and begin to enjoy the city from the first moment.
Facebook groups for Erasmus in Potsdam
The most convenient Facebook group for Erasmus is the ESN Potsdam group. Among the activities that you will be able to see in the calendar of that group are game nights, theme parties, barbecues, visits to places of interest and sports activities. They also organize a lot of affordable trips and excursions to places like Dresden, Prague, and Hamburg, among others.
Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in Potsdam
The ESN has WhatsApp groups that you can join depending on the academic year in which you are going to be in the city, to connect with locals and with other students who go from exchange to Potsdam at the same time as you.
Tips for living in a shared apartment in Potsdam
Keep in mind these tips for living in a shared flat in the German city:
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Take advantage of the savings on the cost of rent to explore more of the city and its surroundings. Remember that with your student card you have free access to public transport to move around the state of Brandenburg, including Berlin.
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You can't miss the Potsdamer Schlössernacht Night festival events if you happen to be in town when it's happening. It is a festival that is held in the park of the Sanssouci Palace and that has live music, art, fireworks and other events that will allow you to enjoy the palace in a unique moment.
Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Potsdam
How much does a shared flat cost in Potsdam? |
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| The price of a room in a shared apartment usually averages €450-500 per month. For its part, an apartment with several spare rooms to share usually starts at €1,300 and up. |
Where to look for shared flats in Potsdam? |
| We recommend that you search on Erasmus Play, an online community where you can easily compare the accommodation offered in shared flats, seeing all their characteristics, prices and locations simply. |
Why share a student flat in Potsdam? |
| Because the cost of renting in this German city is usually high, sharing a flat will allow you to take advantage of more of your budget to carry out more activities and events. It will also make everyday life more fun, together with your roommates who might be of different nationalities. |
What should I take into account when entering a flatshare in Potsdam? |
| You have to keep in mind that some of the rooms do not include bed linen, so you may have to bring it from home or buy it when you arrive in the city. In addition, you have to check if the rental price includes the costs of the services and what type of heating the house has. |
How to choose ideal roommates in Potsdam? |
| Your potential roommates should have similar or compatible lifestyles, so you can share different moments and activities. |
