Your plan · Munich
All of MunichFind your first place to live
Line up your first address in Munich — even temporary. You need it to register, and registration unlocks almost everything.
Apply to the Studierendenwerk the day you can — the list is sorted by application date.
In Munich
Student halls — Studierendenwerk
Studierendenwerk München Oberbayern runs 9,000+ subsidised rooms averaging about €400/month — the cheapest way to live in Munich. Apply online early (from 15 May for winter semester, 15 Nov for summer); waiting lists run 1–7 semesters, so this is a "apply the day you can" task.
Studierendenwerk München Oberbayernverified 22 July 2026
In Munich
Private market & rough rents
Munich is Germany's most expensive city to rent. Rough monthly figures for 2026: a WG room ≈ €700–800, a one-bed flat ≈ €850–1,500 (average ~€1,125). Expect a deposit (Kaution) of up to three months' cold rent up front. Treat these as a range, not a quote.
Munich rental-market data (wg-gesucht, Investropa), 2026verified 22 July 2026
Verified for Munich on 22 July 2026
General information, not legal advice. Procedures change — verify with the official source before acting.