Student Housing in Saarbrücken

Saarbrücken is the capital of the state of Saarland, in Germany, and is known for its welcoming and multicultural atmosphere. This city offers a unique combination of history, culture and lively student life, which makes it an ideal destination for exchange students. Additionally, for nature lovers, Saarbrücken offers multiple parks and green spaces, such as the Saarland Park, perfect for walking, cycling and picnics.

Student apartments for rent in Saarbrücken

The student apartments for rent in Saarbrücken suit all tastes and budgets. For example, you can choose to rent a complete flat with several rooms, and look for roommates to share it with, the cost per person will be much more affordable this way.

If you prefer more privacy, studio apartments are ideal: small but complete, with your own kitchen and bathroom. However, they are much more expensive, especially because you have to pay all the costs by yourself.

Student rooms for rent in Saarbrücken

If you’re looking for a room in a shared apartment (WG), you’ll find cosy and well-equipped spaces, perfect for socialising with other students. The price of these rooms is usually between €400-500 per month, always depending on their characteristics and locations.

The rooms in university residences are another popular option, with single or shared rooms. These include basic furniture and common services such as kitchens and study rooms. In addition, they tend to have very reasonable prices, especially university residences that usually cost between €250 and €350.

Student accommodation in Saarbrücken

In this section, we tell you which are the best neighbourhoods to live as a student in this German city:

Flats for rent in the centre of Saarbrücken

It’s one of the most chosen neighbourhoods by students to live in, since it has the largest number of leisure and restaurant venues, as well as shops and supermarkets. In addition, it has a very good public transport connection both with universities and with other nearby cities, including those in France!

Apartments in Alt-Saarbrücken

This area is the one that extends on the other side of the river Saar from the city centre. It’s a residential area, although the area closer to the river has more shopping and café options. From here you can reach the centre on foot or by bicycle in a short time. The cost of rent is usually cheaper than in more central neighbourhoods.

Rooms for rent in Dudweiler

This district is located on the outskirts of the city, to the north. It’s a much quieter area to live in, although you can also get to the centre in your free time in about 20 minutes by bus or 6 minutes by train.

Erasmus accommodation near Saarland University

Called "Universität des Saarlandes” in German, it has one of its campuses in the city of Saarbrücken. It’s located northeast of the city centre, between that area and Dudweiler. It has a very good public transport connection, with several bus lines connecting the centre and the campus as well as Dudweiler and the campus in approximately 15 minutes.

Student residences in Saarbrücken

The truth is that there aren’t usually many private residences in Saarbrücken, but the residences that you’ll find in this city are those offered by the organisation Studierendenwerk Saarland. These are public residences with affordable prices, which offer both single rooms and shared rooms.

Frequently Asked Questions about studying in Saarbrücken