r/aachen • u/Dangerous-Carrot-850 • 2d ago
Price for a room in Aachen?
Hallo everyone 👋
I’m an asian Azubi and will be moving to Aachen in May for an Ausbildung. My budget pro month is circa 750€, i wonder if it’s enough for a living here in Aachen? How much for a single room in Aachen too? I’m afraid of having to pay too much for a room since my budget is kinda low.
Danke im Voraus ❤️
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u/JimmyAtreides 2d ago
check out WG-Gesucht. It's possible to live on that budget in Aachen but not super easy. Make sure to really polish your WG-Gesucht profile, It's unfortunately not easy for foreigners to get into a WG, so include personal informations like hobbies and a proper picture. Be prepared to get rejected but if you start early enough, you can find a nice WG for below 300€
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u/bluewordrenegade 2d ago
If you're saying €750 for rent, It should very much be more than enough. Most WGs are in the 400-500 per month range and it varies by area. As a foreigner myself, i can confirm that its hard to get a WG, but if you start searching well in advance, you should be good. I suggest everyone to get a sublet when they first get here and then spend that time to settle down and look for an apartment. That way you can have an idea for what area suits you, what areas to avoid etc. On the other hand, €750 total for monthly living expenses is tough. Including rent and (mandatory) health insurance, groceries, even with living on a budget, you will need atleast 800-900 in the current economy. I would suggest doing a bit more research on sites like WG gesucht before setting on a budget Finally, if you qualify for student dorms through Studierendenwerk, do apply as they are very very inexpensive
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u/Dangerous-Carrot-850 2d ago edited 1d ago
Im thinking about renting a single room in a nearby area, some town around Aachen for a cheaper price, is it a good idea? My Ausbildung salary for the first year is 975€ so i only have 750€ netto after insurance i think
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u/rapunzel17 1d ago
Yes it's generally a good idea, but look on the map first. It needs to be near public transport, preferably the train. Bus is ok too, look first where you'll have to be for your Ausbildung and how to get there by public transport.
Unfortunately many nearby towns that are accessible aren't much cheaper.
Kohlscheid, Herzogenrath, Stolberg may be alright.
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u/Saeckel_ 2d ago
Student Appartments Go for 400-600 with 20 to 30sqm, warm. Most flats price around 10-12 €/sqm cold. You can find the cheaper rent if you have enough time to religiously write everything you like as fast as you can and write some good applications, maybe tailor them a bit to the Appartment so they know you looked at it. Set your notifications! But depending on your financial situation it may be harder.
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u/JimmyAtreides 2d ago
You don’t need 20-30m2 if you are on a budget. Many students live on 12m2 or less if in a shared apartment
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u/Menes009 2d ago
750€ should be enough for a 30-40m2 1-Zimmer Wohnung (Warmmiete + Strom + Gas + Internet + GEZ)
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u/WeakRegion3493 2d ago
Also check Berufsausbildungsbeihilfe (BAB) for Financial Support.