Student housing in Rostock

Although little known internationally, Rostock is a lively university city located in northern Germany and bordering the Baltic Sea. Many students, both German and international, choose this quiet city for their studies or exchange. This is partly thanks to its quality of life, its fun atmosphere and the prestige of its institutions, such as the University of Rostock (Universität Rostock).

Student apartments for rent in Rostock

One of the most popular choices among students is to rent an apartment in this northern German city. The most common option is shared apartments (WG - Wohngemeinschaft), since renting a studio apartment is usually more expensive.

In shared apartments, each student has their own private room and shares kitchen, bathroom, and sometimes a common living room. Some modern buildings may offer access to storage rooms or bicycle parking, but this isn’t so common.

Many private apartments in Rostock aren’t furnished. However, some rooms may be partially furnished (bed, desk, wardrobe), even more so when they're passed around by students and the one who leaves doesn’t take their furniture with them.

Student rooms for rent in Rostock

Are you looking for a student room in this German city? Most of them are single rooms, both in shared apartments (WG) and in residences. Shared rooms are not very common, but can be found in some university residences of the Studierendenwerk.

In residences, the rooms are usually furnished with a bed, desk, chair, and wardrobe. In private apartments (WGs), rooms are often rented out unfurnished, although some may be semi-furnished, so you have to look carefully at the photos and features.

In almost all cases, students have access to a shared kitchen. Kitchens are usually equipped with the basics, although some specific utensils or appliances may be at the tenant's expense.

It's also important to check if the expenses (electricity, heating, internet) are included in the price. In addition, contracts may have a minimum duration of six months, but it depends on each accommodation.

Student accommodation in Rostock

In this section, you’ll find some of the areas with the most student accommodation and the favourite places for young people to live.

Flats for rent in Kröpeliner-Tor-Vorstadt (KTV)

It's the most chosen neighbourhood by students. It's close to the University of Rostock and has a lot of activity, bars, cafes, and shops. It's ideal if you're looking for a young, social atmosphere. However, it's a very popular area, so the rental prices can be a little high.

Apartments in Südstadt

Südstadt is a very interesting area to live in as a student in Rostock, especially due to its proximity to some university faculties and hospitals. It's a quiet neighbourhood, with good services, supermarkets and green spaces where you can walk or play sports. It's also well connected by tram and bus to the rest of the city. Rental prices are usually more affordable than in neighbourhoods like KTV.

Rooms for rent in Hansaviertel

This area is west of the centre of Rostock. It's a quieter area that’s well connected to public transport (bus and tram). Rent prices are usually more affordable than in central areas. Living in Hansaviertel is ideal for those who want to be close to the University Hospital of Rostock, which is right there, and it’s also close to the Ulmenstraße Campus. In addition, it's close to green spaces to enjoy the outdoors, such as the large Barnstorfer Anlagen park.

Erasmus accommodation near the University of Rostock

This ancient institution has its buildings and faculties spread across different areas of the city, so the ideal area to live close to depends on which one you’ll be studying in. For example:

• In Stadtmitte there are: the Institute of History, the Institute of Biological Sciences with its famous Botanical Garden, the Heinrich Schliemann Institute of Ancient Sciences and the main buildings with administration.
• In the Südstadt Campus are: the Faculty of Mechanical and Naval Engineering, the Faculty of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, the Institute of Communications Technology, the Institute of General Electrical Engineering, the Institute of Biosciences, among others.
• Among the faculties and institutes of the Ulmenstraße Campus are: the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences, the Institute of Mathematics, the Language centre, and the Institute of Informatics - Systems Biology and Bioinformatics.
• In the University Hospital Rostock, in the Hansaviertel neighbourhood, the faculties and different branches related to Medicine are located.

Student residences in Rostock

Would you rather look for a student residence in Rostock? You'll find two different types:

On the one hand there are the private residences, although there isn't a wide variety available. You can rent both rooms in shared apartments such as studio flats. They usually include all expenses in the rental price and also provide access to common areas such as a gym, recreation rooms, and kitchen. Their prices are usually high because of everything they offer.

On the other hand there are the public university residences, which are managed by the Studierendenwerk Rostock-Wismar. They usually offer rooms in shared apartments for several people. There’s usually more availability compared to private residences, but its demand is very high, so it can be difficult to get a spot, especially if you're only there for a short time. Furthermore, the facilities are basic and don't include bedding, towels, or kitchen utensils.

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