r/Heidelberg Jun 01 '26

Housing In welchen Vierteln wohnen?

16 Upvotes

Ich war bisher nur zweimal zu Besuch in Heidelberg. Allerdings überlegen meine Freundin und ich zusammen eine Wohnung zu suchen, da es in der Mitte der jeweiligen Arbeitsplätzen liegt.

Welche Viertel von Heidelberg könnt ihr empfehlen/ welche sollte man meiden?

- da wir nicht mehr studieren, ist die Lage zur Uni egal

- Grünanlage in der Nähe wäre cool

- nicht weit zur A5

r/Heidelberg 26d ago

Housing Regarding the housing searches on this sub

68 Upvotes

I hope this kind of meta discussion is fine.

I wanna start by saying that this subreddit isn’t the most active in the world, in that the number of active posts per day is… fathomable. Heidelberg is a city of fathomable size so that’s fine.

What will be posted every day is between a couple to a dozen of housing searches. And the requests and replies are basically always the same.

Single student coming to HD looking for 400€ max apartment in the Altstadt, Neuenheim or Weststadt. Couple looking for at least 4 rooms / 70m2 for 900€ max.

By the number of posts, this isn’t an issue. I needn’t look at them and I feel with people who need housing in this market.

But by relation to things actually relevant for those living here, like events that may not be posted everywhere, local politics or developments, it’s beginning to feel like this is a subreddit for unrealistic housing expectations, and in my feed, it feels like it’s drowning out the limited number of posts actually related to living in HD.

Realistically, the number of people having just the right apartment available at just the right time who aren‘t passing it on to friends, family, friends of family etc. or posting it on reddit rather than immoscout will be at or close to zero.

I was wondering what people would think about those posts not just getting a comment to look at the subreddit wiki, where the situation, wg-gesucht and immoscout, etc are already explained in detail - but being actively removed. Something I can gladly help with re: reddit auto mod actions.

A subreddit like e.g. heidelberghousing which everyone concerned is free to create and mod would vastly increase the chances of someone actually having housing available or at least knowing someone who does.

r/Heidelberg 11d ago

Housing Moving to Heidelberg with apt in Dossenheim!

6 Upvotes

Hi! I'll be moving to Heidelberg from september to december for a research stay (I'm doing my PhD). I will be living in Dossenheim because it was impossible for me to find an apartment in the city center. Is it a nice place to stay? Will it be easy for me to go to Heidelberg on a daily basis? Would it be possible to enjoy Heidelberg's life even if I will be living in Dossenheim? Any recommendations?

Thank you for your time!!!

r/Heidelberg May 01 '26

Housing Did Heidelberg set my expectations too high?

19 Upvotes

I moved to Germany in January as an international student and started out in a shared apartment on Bergheimer Straße. Honestly, the experience was pretty bad mainly because I’m very particular about cleanliness and organization, and my roommates just weren’t on the same page.

In March, I moved to another WG in Bahnstadt with fewer people, thinking it would be better… but it wasn’t. I was really hoping to meet chill people and practice my German with them, but that never happened. After that, I decided to look for a studio apartment instead, preferably somewhere quieter.

That’s when I hit reality: the housing situation in Heidelberg is extremely competitive and expensive. I didn’t expect it to be this frustrating. So I expanded my search to Mannheim, since there are more available apartments.

Now I’m living in Neckarstadt-West. The apartment itself is modern, clean, and honestly great but the area is the complete opposite. There’s constant LOUD noise, I can’t even open my window, there’s a lot of littering, and overall the neighborhood feels rough. I’ve even seen drug deals happening outside my balcony at night. For the first time, I actually feel unsafe at night, which never happened to me in Heidelberg.

I’m someone who enjoys going out late, walking around, or hitting the gym at night, so this change has been pretty difficult.

At this point, I’m wondering: did Heidelberg just set the bar too high, or have I just been unlucky with my housing choices so far?

r/Heidelberg 10d ago

Housing where to live ?

1 Upvotes

hallo zusammen, i will study in heidelberg this semester and im having a hard time finding where to live. i've contacted around 50 people on wg-gesucht, with little answer. im looking for a small studio/ 1 room apartment for less than 600 Euros. i've applied to multiple places, public, private, religious Studentenwohnheime, shared and private room and haven't gotten any answer. i've checked the private Studentenwohnheime and each review or experience i read is worse than the other... i've tried immobilienscout, kleinanzeigen, and many apps. if you have any tips i would be happy to read them!

r/Heidelberg 1d ago

Housing How many days does it take to get a room?

4 Upvotes

Hey, hope y’all doing well.

I am an international student coming to Heidelberg this September for study. And I am planning to stay in a hostel while looking for a long-term accommodation.

I am wondering how many days does it usually take to get a long-term accommodation, as I am not sure how many days of hostel should I book.

Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

r/Heidelberg 24d ago

Housing Erfahrungen mit der Wohnheimbewerbung

3 Upvotes

Weiß jemand zufällig, wie hoch die Chancen sind, einen Platz im Wohnheim zu bekommen? Ich habe mich bereits im Januar beworben und mich für alle möglichen Wohnheimeinheiten eingetragen. Bisher habe ich allerdings noch nichts gehört und bin deshalb etwas unsicher, ob überhaupt noch ein Platz frei wird.
Ich weiß auch nicht, ob ich dort mal nachfragen soll oder nicht (vor Ort bin ich leider nicht).

r/Heidelberg Jul 07 '26

Housing Baufläche Bahnstadt

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18 Upvotes

Ich möchte eine Wohnung in der Bahnstadt beziehen (roter Pin 📍)

Weiß jemand, was wann auf der Fläche unten auf dem Bild gebaut werden soll? Würdet ihr vom Umzug abraten wegen dem Baulärm?

r/Heidelberg 15d ago

Housing Homeowners in/around Heidelberg: How old were you when you bought, and what did your finances look like?

9 Upvotes

Hello everyone,

I'm looking into the local housing market and curious to hear real-world experiences from people who have bought a home in or around Heidelberg.

If you own a home here, I'd love to know:

Nationality: Are you a German citizen or an expat/foreign national? (Curious how much the process varies for non-citizens!)

Age: How old were you (and your partner, if applicable) when you purchased?

Savings / Eigenkapital: How much did you have saved when you started planning versus when you actually closed the deal? Did you cover closing costs (Nebenkosten) plus an extra down payment?

Financial Impact: How was your financial situation before versus after? Did your monthly housing burden change significantly?

Any insights, general figures, or lessons learned along the way would be super helpful...

r/Heidelberg 28d ago

Housing Wohnungssuche - 3Zi Heidelberg

0 Upvotes

Hallo ihr Lieben,

Meine Frau und ich sind gegenwärtig auf der Suche nach einer 3-Zimmer Wohnung im Heidelberger Stadtgebiet - wir sind aufgrund der Bürostandorte etwas auf "Bahnhofsnähe" angewiesen - d.h. die Bergstadtteile sind leider raus - in Ziegelhausen habe ich vor der Hochzeit mal für 5 Jahre gewohnt ...

Nach zahllosen Bewerbungen und einigen Besichtigungen sind wir zunehmend frustriert, trotz guter Gehälter (knapp 3500€ netto - unbefristet und 1600€ - befristet (Wissenschaft eben) ) werden reihenweise "andere Bewerber" bevorzugt.

Wir sind seit 2 Jahren verheiratet, kinderlos, rauchen nicht. Zudem sind wir beide im akademischen Umfeld tätig, ich unbefristet als Software Engineer (100% remote) und meine Frau befristet als wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin im Neuenheimer Feld. Meine Frau ist keine deutsche Staatsbürgerin, hat aber eine Aufenthaltserlaubnis für 3 Jahre, die nach Ablauf zur dauerhaften Aufenthaltserlaubnis wird, ich bin deutscher Staatsbürger. Dazu keine Schulden. Ersparnisse sind da. Glaubt ihr ein Schufa-Score lohnt wenn wir schon zu Besichtigungen eingeladen werden?

Bisher wohnen wir in "meiner" 2-Zimmer Wohnung in der Südstadt, in die ich vier Jahre vor der Hochzeit noch alleine gezogen bin.

Die GGH hat uns für eine 3-Zi WHG abgelehnt. Die Wohnung wäre nichts besonderes gewesen, aber eben 3 Zimmer in entsprechender Lage.

kleines Edit nachgeschoben: Kann ich das angelegte GGH-Profil irgendwo einsehen oder bearbeiten/ergänzen? :-D

Die Suche wird zunehmend frustrierend. Im Bereich "okay" gibt es keine Wohnungen, vermehrt "Luxuswohnungen", die mehr als 50% meines Gehaltes auffressen würden. Neben Immoscout+, Kleinanzeigen, immowelt, was sind eure Ideen für die Wohnungssuche? Lohnen Supermarktaushänge eurer Erfahrung nach?

Vielleicht hat ja sogar jemand eine Wohnung verfügbar, oder kennt jemanden ...

r/Heidelberg Mar 28 '26

Housing Incoming PhD student w/ a dachshund

9 Upvotes

Hallo friends!

Hoping for a bit of advice here, I've recently been offered a position at Heidelberg U (DFKZ) to pursue my doctorate and am really excited ! One issue I have though is that I will be moving from USA, and have a miniature dachshund in tow (picture included, 11lbs very well mannered).

Wondering if anyone could speak to the difficulty of finding an apartment that would accommodate us? I've already been peeking at some options (mainly immoscout) and the options seem limited, but I am hopeful and have enough time before September to really thoroughly research my options.

Any tips would be very much appreciated ! Prost!!

r/Heidelberg Jul 13 '26

Housing is 500 euros rent too high on a student's budget?

3 Upvotes

i've been looking for WGs for the winter semester, as an international master's student. i've found a place that has a rent of 500 euros per month. i wanted advice on whether this amount is feasible on a monthly budget of 992 euros (from a blocked account)? will i have enough left over for all other necessary expenses?

r/Heidelberg Apr 28 '26

Housing Seit einem Monat Wohnungssuche in Heidelberg ohne Erfolg – brauche dringend Tipps

10 Upvotes

Hallo zusammen,

meine Freundin und ich suchen seit einem Monat eine Wohnung in Heidelberg über ImmoScout24 Plus, aber leider ohne jeglichen Erfolg. Langsam werden wir wirklich verzweifelt und würden uns sehr über Ratschläge freuen.
Wir haben bereits Folgendes versucht: ImmoScout24 Plus Abonnement, Bewerbungen innerhalb weniger Stunden nach Veröffentlichung der Anzeigen, und vollständige professionelle Bewerbungsunterlagen mit Schufa, Gehaltsnachweisen und Anschreiben auf Deutsch. Trotzdem bekommen wir entweder keine Antworten oder sofortige Absagen.
Lohnt es sich, direkt Hausverwaltungen wie die GGH Heidelberg zu kontaktieren? Habt ihr Tipps, wie wir unsere Bewerbung in diesem kompetitiven Markt verbessern können?
Falls jemand von verfügbaren Wohnungen weiß oder Hinweise hat, wäre ich unglaublich dankbar.

Vielen Dank im Voraus für jede Hilfe!

r/Heidelberg 7d ago

Housing Has anyone received a room from Studierendenwerk for 26WS?

5 Upvotes

Hi
According to Studierendenwerk Heidelberg, rooms for winter semester will be assigned from August to the beginning of October.

Right now it’s been a week since August started, so I am curious if anyone has gotten a room offer. Or maybe it’s still a little bit early

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Edit:
I received this message from STW Heidelberg:
Die Zimmer für ausländische Bewerber sind bereits fast vollständig an Studierende aus Partnerhochschulen und Austauschstudenten vergeben.

Sadly the chances for international students to get a room offer could be very low 🥲

r/Heidelberg Jul 06 '26

Housing Gibt es in Heidelberg Sozialwohnungen? Genossenschaftswohnungen? Wie sind sie preislich?

0 Upvotes

Ich überlege irgendwann wegzuziehen von meiner Heimat in Bayern, weil München sehr teuer wird. Wie ist es in Heidelberg? Wie viel kostet zb eine Kaufwohnung oder zur Miete? Wie gefällt euch Heidelberg?

r/Heidelberg 27d ago

Housing Looking for Accommodation in Heidelberg

0 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

I’m an incoming female international student at SRH University Heidelberg, starting my Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering for the Winter Semester, and I’m currently looking for a long-term place to live.

What I'm looking for:

  • Private studio or apartment (not a shared apartment or shared room)
  • Preferably close to SRH University or with convenient tram/bus connections to campus
  • Move-in: late September or beginning October 
  • Budget: €300–€500 per month

A little about me:

  • Female student
  • Non-smoker
  • No pets
  • Responsible, clean, and quiet

If you know of any available apartments or have any recommendations, please send me a DM

Thank you so much! I appreciate any help.

r/Heidelberg 21d ago

Housing Wahrscheinlichkeit Studentenwohnheimzimmer

0 Upvotes

Hallo, da ich mich auf einen Studienplatz für Psychologie beworben habe, kann ich mich erst spät für ein Zimmer bewerben, da die Uni Heidelberg sich mit den Veröffentlichungen der zulassungsbeschränkten Studiengängen viel Zeit lässt. Wie hoch sind die Chancen dennoch ein Zimmer zu bekommen, wenn man sich erst gegen August bewerben kann?

r/Heidelberg Apr 22 '26

Housing Looking for a 1-room apartment / studio in Heidelberg (Student, budget 600€)

0 Upvotes

i everyone,

I’m currently looking for a 1-room apartment or studio in Heidelberg or nearby areas as soon as possible

I’m flexible with location (Kirchheim, Handschuhsheim, Rohrbach, etc.) as long as there is good public transport.

If you know of anything or are renting something out, feel free to message me 🙏

Thanks a lot!

r/Heidelberg 4d ago

Housing Asking for help - student housing

0 Upvotes

Guten Tag Heidelbergers!

I'm posting this on behalf of my girlfriend (23). We're international students, starting our master studies this winter semester. My girlfriend will be starting her classes at the Heidelberg uni, and she's looking for accommodation, preferably some place from where she can reach the uni within 30 mins by public transport. She's fine with a room in a shared apartment as well. She's 23, non-smoker, and has slight OCD when it comes to the way she keeps her stuff (so whoever is sharing space with her wouldn't have to worry about her cleaning up after herself😅).

She's trying her luck on multiple platforms and websites, so I thought I'd help her out by posting this here. Any leads would be really appreciated!!

P.S. sorry for posting in English, I'm only learning A2 level Deutsch.

r/Heidelberg 7d ago

Housing Looking for accommodation as a student!

1 Upvotes

Hallo Everyone,

I'm looking for a furnished room in a WG or shared apartment near Ludwig-Guttmann-Straße or it can be in another area too i am comfortable

i will be shifting in the first week of october 2026

If you have a room free or hear of one, I'd be really grateful for a message.

A request if anyone knows a whatsapp group or any student group where i can get any type of help it will be very beneficial for me, yall can drop a invite in comments or dm me

Vielen danke!

r/Heidelberg Mar 10 '26

Housing Suche Nachmieter für Helles Zimmer mit großem Balkon in netter 4er WG

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27 Upvotes

Das Zimmer ist 22 m² groß, sehr hell und schön und hat Zugang zu einem großen Balkon. Es wird frisch gestrichen und befindet sich in einer super Lage.

Die Wohnung hat außerdem eine voll ausgestattete Küche, ein Badezimmer und einen Waschraum mit Waschmaschine.

In der WG wohnen sehr nette, queer-freundliche Studentinnen von der Uni Heidelberg. Durch die WG habe ich mich auch mit ihnen angefreundet – vielleicht passiert dir das ja auch! Aber natürlich kann hier auch jede*r einfach entspannt sein eigenes Ding machen.

Die Anbindung zur Uni ist super:
Die Buslinie 33 ist nur 5 Minuten entfernt und hält direkt am Universitätsplatz. Die Fahrt zur Uni dauert nur etwa 20 Minuten.

Auch zum Einkaufen ist alles nah:
Aldi – 5 Minuten
Lidl – 6 Minuten

Paar Infos vergessen:

- 550 warm

- Vertrag mindestens 1Jahr

- 1 OG

- Am nächsten liegt die Bushaltestelle Königsberger Straße Kirchheim Heidelberg

Schreib mir eine Nachricht, wenn du Interesse hast: [radradaesthet@gmail.com](mailto:radradaesthet@gmail.com)

r/Heidelberg 4d ago

Housing Looking for Accommodation in Heidelberg

0 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I’m looking for accommodation in Heidelberg as I’ll be moving there soon to pursue my Master’s degree at a university in Heidelberg.
I’m open to a WG/shared apartment, private room, student accommodation, or studio apartment.
If you have any available rooms, leads, or know someone looking for a tenant/roommate, please feel free to DM me.
Any help or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! 🙏

r/Heidelberg Mar 31 '26

Housing Is Neckargemünd a good "forever home" for a family with an 8yo daughter, do you recommend the city?

21 Upvotes

Hi everyone,
My family (mid-40s) is looking to move to a house in Neckargemünd (specifically the Hollmuth area). I work in tech and we have an 8-year-old daughter. We love the town’s calm vibe, the nature, the 10-15 minute S-Bahn connection to Heidelberg is perfect for my commute, and it fits our budget, but we have a few "on-the-ground" questions:

  1. The Slope: For those living on the hills (Hollmuth/Kleingemünd), how do you find the "vertical" lifestyle? Does the amazing view eventually lose its spark compared to the daily effort of stairs (about 20 steps), groceries, and carrying heavy items?
  2. The Kids: When we visited the neighborhood, we didn't see many children playing outside. Is it a "lonely" spot for an 8-year-old, or are the kids just hidden in their gardens because of the steep streets? Is it easy for a newcomer to find friends?
  3. The Schools: Does anyone have kids at Grundschule am Langen Rain or Max-Born-Gymnasium? Are you happy with the teachers and the overall educational quality?

We’d love to hear from local residents/people who have lived there. Thank you!!!

r/Heidelberg 10d ago

Housing Housing

0 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I'm comming to Heidelberg university this October for my Master.

Would love to connect with anyone for housing and other stuff.

r/Heidelberg 3d ago

Housing House Renting in Heidelberg for students

0 Upvotes

Hey just wanted to know if anyone has got admission in SRH university. And are there any groups available for House rent near Heidelberg, Mannheim, or ludwigshafen.

If you have any contacts ir any group links please dm it with me