Housing in Germany

Furnished rooms are available for rent in residential homes of the Studierendenwerk Thüringen. Accommodation is predominantly offered in the form of single rooms for private use, while kitchens and bathrooms are generally shared. A single apartment is a one-room apartment with kitchen/kitchenette, bath/shower and toilet for private use. The minimum room rental period is 6 months. Shorter rental periods are possible but the rent is more expensive. When concluding a rental agreement, a deposit is required.

The website of the Studierendenwerk Thüringen provides an overview of their halls of residence in Weimar. The online application form for a room can also be found on the website of Studierendenwerk.

Note: Do not forget to confirm the offer by clicking on the link in the e-mail sent by Studierendenwerk!

Many students in Weimar live in shared flats (WG). In a WG you have your own room in a large flat with a shared bathroom and kitchen. The room price depends on size and the total rental costs for the flat. In Weimar the rental price for a room is between €250 and €350 per month.

Try to get to know your prospective flatmates beforehand by meeting them in person or online and check whether your lifestyles match and you share the same expectations. In a shared flat, you have rights and duties, which are mutually negotiated with all flatmates. The most important rule is to respect each other's privacy and to stick to rules agreed on (like the cleaning rota etc.). Those rules may be subject to change and can be adjusted if necessary. It is crucial that you feel comfortable and safe in your shared flat. If you feel uncomfortable, talk about your problems. If you feel like you cannot handle the situation on your own, please get some external help. You can contact the International Office for further advice.

Students who go on an exchange course or internship frequently sub-let their rooms to international students. Sub-let rooms are frequently furnished, which is not usually the case for other WG rooms. 

Please also check the following points before signing in the rental contract:

• Are there additional costs for water, gas, heating and electricity or are these included in the rent?
• Is the room furnished or unfurnished?
• Is there internet access?

The following websites may be useful for finding a WG room:

• Pin board on the university's website
• WG-gesucht
• Housinganywhere

Please check each offer carefully and be critical if you encounter any dubious offers or feel uncomfortable when being in contact with future landlords or flatmates!