Commission-free real estate directly from the owner in Düsseldorf

Top location: commission-free real estate and affordable living in Düsseldorf

The state capital of North Rhine-Westphalia, Düsseldorf, has around 630,000 inhabitants. It is part of the Rhine-Ruhr (10.2 million inhabitants) and Rhineland (8.3 million inhabitants) metropolitan regions. At the same time, many people live here in a very small area. Düsseldorf has an area of "only" 217.41 square kilometers. This results in a population density of just under 2,900 inhabitants per square kilometer. At the same time, demand for real estate is high. This gives Düsseldorf the status of a top location with high prices for houses and apartments as well as relatively high rents.

Buy or rent commission-free houses and apartments in Düsseldorf

The sought-after location drives up prices. If you want to save some money when buying a house or a condominium, you can look out for offers with the label "commission-free". Selling or renting without an estate agent can be a few euros cheaper in Düsseldorf. However, such listings without an estate agent's fee for the classic 3-room apartment or a luxury villa in the countryside are rather rare, as many estate agents have discovered the state capital as a lucrative region for themselves. Brokerage-free properties are almost an exception.

Despite an excess of demand, the overall supply is large. From a one-bedroom apartment to a luxurious penthouse apartment to a classic detached house or an apartment building for several parties, all wishes can be fulfilled. But real estate in Düsseldorf is generally considered expensive.

Attractiveness of the state capital justifies the real estate prices

However, the city on the Lower Rhine is not only home to the state government and many fashion brands, but also offers a very good infrastructure. This puts the high prices into perspective somewhat. Düsseldorf Airport is one of the most important transportation hubs in Europe and the state capital also has excellent connections via the Rhine and freeways. Its location in the middle of the "blue zone", an important European economic area, and the location of the stock exchange underline the importance of the city. Henkel, Rheinmetall, L'Oréal and Vodafone, among others, are based here. The Heinrich Heine University also demonstrates the importance of the city as a location for science. The municipality has a considerable catchment area with directly neighboring towns such as Neuss, Meerbusch, Erkrath, Ratingen and Kaarst.

The state capital is also known for its Königsallee shopping street, the Kö, where fashion fans and brand-conscious shoppers can find a wide range of products. The old town is known as the longest bar in the world and is home to a number of popular pubs and restaurants. Especially during the carnival season, the entire city becomes a party mile.

This mixture of infrastructure, economic strength and leisure activities is very popular with the inhabitants and attracts many people to the metropolis. This results in increased demand, which drives up the price of a house or condominium as well as the rent level.

Expensive: How much do apartments and houses cost in Düsseldorf?

Düsseldorf is divided into ten numbered city districts, which include several neighborhoods. These are

• City district 1: Altstadt, Carlstadt, Derendorf, Golzheim, Pempelfort, Stadtmitte;
• District 2: Düsseltal, Flingern-Nord, Flingern-Süd;
• District 3: Bilk, Flehe, Friedrichstadt, Hafen, Hamm, Oberbilk, Unterbilk, Volmerswerth;
• District 4: Heerdt, Lörick, Niederkassel, Oberkassel;
• District 5: Angermund, Kaiserswerth, Kalkum, Lohausen, Stockum, Wittlaer;
• District 6: Lichtenbroich, Mörsenbroich, Rath, Unterrath;
• District 7: Gerresheim, Grafenberg, Hubbelrath, Knittkuhl, Ludenberg;
• District 8: Eller, Lierenfeld, Unterbach, Vennhausen;
• District 9: Benrath, Hassels, Himmelgeist, Holthausen, Itter, Reisholz, Urdenbach, Wersten;
• District 10: Garath, Hellerhof.

Houses and apartments for sale as well as rents are not the same everywhere in the districts and neighborhoods. There are even differences within the districts. There can be considerable price fluctuations in the immediate neighborhood, especially depending on the furnishings, specific micro-location and age of the property. An old apartment with poor energy values is cheaper than a modern luxury villa in the best neighborhood.

Real estate: Expensive areas in Düsseldorf

As of spring 2024, property prices will be particularly high along the Rhine, especially in Niederkassel and Oberkasel as well as Rheinwerft, Carlstadt, Golzheim and Altstadt. Prices of 7,000 euros/m² to over 8,000 euros/m² are the order of the day here. In Hamm, prices even tend to be well into the five-digit range. Property prices are also particularly high in Stockum and Düsseltal, where there are many detached houses. Condominiums in these districts are generally somewhat cheaper and are mostly between 6,000 euros/m² and 8,000 euros/m².

Where are houses and apartments particularly cheap in Düsseldorf?

The south-east of the city is generally affordable in spring 2024. Attractive prices can be found in Eller, Hassels, Lierenfeld, parts of Vennhausen and the Rath district in the north. In this area, prices for houses are mostly between 3,000 and 4,000 euros/m². Similar prices are also realistic in Flingern Süd. Condominiums are slightly cheaper in these areas, but the price difference is much smaller than in the more expensive residential areas.

How high are rents in Düsseldorf?

Rents vary greatly depending on the property. As of spring 2024, the trend is that rents in affordable districts are between 10 and 13 euros/m². These include Wersten, Eller, Vennhausen (in part), Rath and, due to the airport location, Unterrath. There are even affordable apartments in the old town at around 11 euros/m².

The city center, on the other hand, is expensive with rents of over 20 euros/m². Niederkassel and Oberkassel, Pempelfort, Düsseltal, Golzheim and Derendorf also belong to the high-priced districts with rents of over 15 euros/m².

New development districts in Düsseldorf

The city is attempting to alleviate the housing shortage and high property prices through the Düsseldorf building land model. The problem here, however, is that the surrounding cities mean that land use capacities are almost exhausted. Unlike in Cologne, for example, there are too few large areas on which a new district could be built. For this reason, the city council is combining the development of small areas with political considerations regarding land use, climate policy and leisure activities. The focus is on building land development for the common good. However, it can be assumed that this will at best weaken the price trend due to strong demand for housing.

Price comparison for rents and real estate in Düsseldorf

With our database, we provide an insight into the actual market development in Düsseldorf as a real estate location. We have summarized the latest figures here:

• Real estate prices in the Düsseldorf district
• Rent index Düsseldorf district