Rent an apartment privately in Frankfurt (Main)

Renting apartments in Frankfurt: an expensive life

The banking metropolis of Frankfurt am Main is considered an expensive region for rental apartments. The average price per square meter for privately offered apartments in 2024 is just under 20 euros. The rate of increase in recent years has also been considerable, often in the double-digit percentage range. In short: rental apartments in Frankfurt am Main are expensive. Rents in Hesse's largest city are above the state and national average. What's more, as apartments are in short supply and Frankfurt's economy is growing at the same time, prices are also affecting the surrounding area, meaning that the entire region is affected by high rents.

Searching for and finding apartments in Frankfurt's districts

Real estate in Frankfurt is expensive. This also applies to rental apartments. Traditionally expensive neighborhoods are the central locations such as Westend, Holzhausen-, Diplomaten-, Dichter- and Gutleutviertel. However, rents have also risen sharply in areas previously known as affordable, such as Sachsenhausen, Nordend, Bockenheim, Lerchesberg and Ostend.

There is hardly a district in the Main metropolis that can still be described as affordable. Parts of Eckenheim, Preungesheim, Ginnheim, Praunheim or Griesheim and Ries are comparatively affordable and are therefore among the few exceptions. Nevertheless, rents here are also well above 10 euros/m², in some cases even 14 euros/m² (as at 09/2024).

If you want to rent apartments in Frankfurt - and as cheaply as possible - you should therefore take a close look and also include the neighborhoods that are considered less attractive in your search. Searchers who can make compromises will find affordable living space. However, if you want to live in a trendy district, in a middle-class neighborhood or close to the city center, you will have to accept predominantly expensive apartments.

New apartments for Frankfurt: new development areas and conversion of office space

There is a lack of living space in Frankfurt. This is particularly true for families and less affluent people. The city administration has therefore launched many new construction projects and is planning more. Additional living space is intended to halt the sharp rise in rents. More living space means, at least in theory, more offers for those looking for accommodation. The same is to be achieved by converting office space. Nevertheless, the demand for rental apartments remains very high. Supply is scarce in relation to demand and rents are high.

Renting apartments privately in Frankfurt am Main

If you are looking for an apartment in Frankfurt am Main, you may be interested in our private listings. The list of current advertisements contains a range of suitable properties, from one-room apartments to classic two-room apartments and four-room apartments. You will find many offers in almost every location and in different sizes and furnishings.

Your advantage: As the landlord does not need an estate agent, he does not have to take these costs into account when calculating the rent. This can lead to a price advantage. Browse through our offers and find your dream apartment to rent.

Overview: Renting an apartment in Frankfurt am Main

• Rents in Frankfurt are above the state and national average.
• Rents for apartments are also rising in the surrounding area.
• A housing shortage and economic growth are creating high demand.
• Neighborhoods and districts that were previously in low demand have become significantly more expensive.
• A few sub-areas of city districts offer apartments with comparatively low rents.
• New-build districts and conversions of office space are intended to alleviate the housing shortage.
• Apartments that are rented privately can be a price tip.

Additional information about renting an apartment in Frankfurt am Main

• The rent index for Frankfurt from ohne-makler,
• Guide: Tips for apartment seekers,
• Guide: How tenants apply correctly,
• Alternative: Renting a house in Frankfurt.