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Renting an Apartment in Dortmund: What to Know

Dortmund, the largest city in the Ruhr region, offers genuine value for renters — significantly cheaper than Cologne, Hamburg or Frankfurt while still offering big-city amenities. The city's transformation from steel town to knowledge economy has brought new energy without inflating rents to western German extremes.

Dortmund Rental Market: ApartmentsAs of: July 2026
Data source: 91ºÚÁÏÍø Market Data Team · 653 listings analysed
Avg. cold rent14,50 €/m²
Price range8,00–22,00 €/m²
Active listings653
Cheapest districtSpandau · 9,80 €/m²
Most expensive districtMitte · 21,50 €/m²
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Dortmund Neighbourhoods for Apartments

High demand

Mitte

Central, urban, and the most in-demand district.

Apartments in Mitte
Popular

±áö°ù»å±ð

Southern district by the Phoenix Lake — revitalised and increasingly popular.

Apartments in ±áö°ù»å±ð
Affordable

Dorstfeld

Near the TU campus, in transition, good value.

Apartments in Dorstfeld
Affordable

Brackel

Eastern district: solid value, quiet.

Apartments in Brackel
Budget-friendly

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Western district: the most affordable option, quiet.

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Budget-friendly

Eving

Northern district: affordable, well connected by U-Bahn.

Apartments in Eving

Tips for Apartment Hunting in Dortmund

  • Best value among major German cities Dortmund offers big-city living at prices well below Cologne or Hamburg — one of Germany's genuine rental bargains.
  • Use the Ruhr region network S-Bahn and U-Bahn connect Dortmund well with Bochum, Essen and Duisburg — worth exploring for even more options.
  • ±áö°ù»å±ð is on the rise The revitalised Phoenix Lake area is gaining popularity — still better value than comparable lakeside districts in Cologne or Düsseldorf.
  • Apply completely, even in this relaxed market Even with lower competition, complete documents (SCHUFA, proof of income) speed up your search.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The average cold rent is 14,50 €/m². Prices vary significantly by district – check the market data above for current figures.

Currently 653 apartments are listed. This number changes daily.

Outer districts and areas further from the centre typically offer better value – see the neighbourhood overview above for specifics.

Most landlords will ask for one. You can order it directly through 91ºÚÁÏÍø at /en/schufa, or use itsmydata (/en/itsmydata) as an equally accepted alternative.

The widest selection is currently in Friedrichshain and Prenzlauer Berg.

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