HOW MUCH DOES A FURNISHED APARTMENT IN FRANKFURT COST?

Frankfurt is Germany's second most expensive city after Munich. At FARAWAYHOME, every price is an all-inclusive final price: electricity, heating, water, internet and broadcast fee included.

FURNISHED APARTMENT PRICES 2026 (ALL-INCLUSIVE)

Degressive pricing: up to 31% savings on a 12-month contract versus a single-month booking. Best value: Bockenheim, Bornheim and Sachsenhausen. For premium requirements: furnished luxury apartments in Frankfurt.

NO SCHUFA? NO PROBLEM

If you are moving to Frankfurt from abroad, you have no Schufa (Germany's credit scoring system), and on the regular rental market that effectively disqualifies you. Furnished apartments through FARAWAYHOME bypass this barrier. Many landlords accept alternatives: international proof of income, employer guarantee letter, prepayment of two to three months' rent or an international credit report. Once you have a registered address and a German bank account, your Schufa history builds automatically within six to twelve months.

BEST NEIGHBOURHOODS FOR FURNISHED APARTMENTS IN FRANKFURT

WESTEND: FRANKFURT'S BANKER BELT

Grand Gründerzeit architecture, Palmengarten, Grüneburgpark, highest concentration of financial institutions. Deutsche Bank, DWS and law firms within walking distance. U6/U7 to Hauptbahnhof in under ten minutes. 2-bed from 2,300 €.

NORDEND: URBAN, VIBRANT AND CENTRAL

Berger Straße dining strip, Bethmannpark, renovated period buildings. U5/U1/U2/U3 connections. Ten minutes' walk to the city centre. 2-bed from 2,000 €.

SACHSENHAUSEN: APFELWEIN, MUSEUMS AND THE MAIN RIVER

Museumsufer, Schweizer Straße, traditional Apfelwein taverns. S-Bahn Südbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof in five minutes. Popular with expats and families. 2-bed from 1,800 €.

BORNHEIM: THE VILLAGE WITHIN THE CITY

Wochenmarkt, Berger Straße, old-town charm with a younger scene. U4 to Hauptbahnhof in twelve minutes. 2-bed from 1,600 €.

BOCKENHEIM: UNIVERSITY QUARTER, AFFORDABLE

International, more affordable than Westend and Nordend. U4 and U6/U7 connections. 2-bed from 1,500 €.

OSTEND: THE ECB QUARTER

ECB staff walk to work. New residential buildings, growing restaurant scene. U6 to Westend in ten minutes. 2-bed from 1,900 €.

GALLUS: CENTRAL AND TRANSFORMING

Next to Hauptbahnhof, Europaviertel extension, proximity to Messe Frankfurt. 2-bed from 1,600 €.

EUROPAVIERTEL: MODERN AND TRADE-FAIR ADJACENT

Newest urban quarter, Skyline Garden, direct proximity to Messe Frankfurt. Frankfurt West S-Bahn in five minutes. 2-bed from 1,800 €.

BAHNHOFSVIERTEL: MAXIMUM CENTRAL, MAXIMUM URBAN

International restaurant scene, short distances everywhere. Not for families, ideal for young professionals. Studios from 1,300 €.

INNENSTADT / ALTSTADT: RÖMER, ZEIL AND THE CATHEDRAL

Reconstructed Neue Altstadt, scarce and premium housing, unbeatable location. 2-bed from 2,200 €.

NIEDERRAD: UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AND MAIN RIVERBANK

University Hospital Frankfurt as major employer. S-Bahn to Hauptbahnhof in eight minutes, airport in twelve. 2-bed from 1,500 €.

RÖDELHEIM: AFFORDABLE WITH GOOD CONNECTIONS

Brentanopark, S3/S4 to Hauptbahnhof in ten minutes. 2-bed from 1,400 €.

GATEWAY GARDENS: AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK

Condor, Lufthansa, logistics firms. S-Bahn direct to city centre in 15 minutes. 2-bed from 1,600 €.

OBERURSEL: TAUNUS HILLS AND INTERNATIONAL FAMILIES

Frankfurt International School (FIS). U3 to city centre in 25 minutes. 2-bed from 1,400 €.

ESCHBORN: DEUTSCHE BÖRSE AND LOWER BUSINESS TAX

S3/S4 to Hauptbahnhof in 20 minutes. 2-bed from 1,500 €.

RIEDBERG: NEW-BUILD CAMPUS DISTRICT

Goethe University science campus. U8/U9 to city centre in 20 minutes. 2-bed from 1,500 €.

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MAJOR EMPLOYERS IN FRANKFURT: WHERE TO LIVE

The DeutschlandTicket at 49 € per month covers all S-Bahns, U-Bahns, trams and buses across the entire RMV region. Most commutes are under 20 minutes.

WHO RENTS A FURNISHED APARTMENT IN FRANKFURT?

Expats and international professionals. Frankfurt has one of Germany's highest expat ratios. Move-in ready, Anmeldung possible, no Schufa needed. See our Expat & Relocation Guide.

Business travellers and project workers. Own kitchen, workspace, washing machine, flexible leases from one month.

Trade fair exhibitors. Buchmesse, IAA, Ambiente. Europaviertel or Gallus within walking distance of the fairgrounds at a fraction of hotel cost.

Students and researchers. Goethe University, Frankfurt School. No furnishing costs, immediate Anmeldung for BAföG. Bockenheim and Bornheim most popular.

Patients and families. University Hospital (Niederrad), Bürgerhospital (Nordend). Furnished apartments in Niederrad or Sachsenhausen offer proximity and quiet.

Families in transition. Oberursel (near Frankfurt International School), Sachsenhausen and Nordend are the most family-friendly options.

WHY FARAWAYHOME?

Zero tenant fees. No commission, no service charge. Listed price = final price.

Verified listings only. Every property checked before going live.

All-inclusive rent. Electricity, water, heating, Wi-Fi, broadcast fee included.

Flexible lease terms. From one month to several years.

Personal support. Real people in German and English.

Corporate contracts. Centralised billing and VAT invoices for HR departments.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: FURNISHED APARTMENTS IN FRANKFURT

HOW MUCH DOES A FURNISHED APARTMENT IN FRANKFURT COST?

Studios from 1,100 €/month in outer districts. 2-bedroom 1,500 to 3,000 € depending on neighbourhood. Premium from 2,500 €. All prices all-inclusive.

IS FRANKFURT MORE EXPENSIVE THAN BERLIN OR HAMBURG?

Yes, approximately 10 to 15% more expensive than Hamburg. Only Munich is significantly pricier (20 to 30%). Frankfurt compensates with shorter commutes and higher finance salaries.

IS THERE A RENT CAP FOR FURNISHED APARTMENTS?

No. Under § 549 (2) No. 1 BGB, furnished apartments on fixed-term leases are exempt from the Mietpreisbremse.

CAN I REGISTER MY ADDRESS (ANMELDUNG)?

Yes, within 14 days of moving in. Most FARAWAYHOME listings support Anmeldung. You need your passport and the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung from your landlord.

CAN I RENT WITHOUT A SCHUFA?

Yes. Many landlords accept alternatives: international income proof, employer guarantee, prepayment or international credit report.

DO I SAVE WITH A LONGER LEASE?

Yes. Up to 31% savings on a 12-month contract versus a single-month booking.

CAN I BRING A PET?

Some listings accept pets. Mention breed and size with your first enquiry.

WHICH NEIGHBOURHOODS ARE MOST POPULAR?

Westend and Nordend for bankers, Sachsenhausen for expats and families, Bockenheim and Bornheim for students, Ostend for ECB staff.

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO SEARCH?

Four to six weeks before move-in. During Buchmesse (October) and semester start (April/October), start eight weeks early. Best selection: January to March and July to August.

FURNISHED APARTMENT OR SERVICED APARTMENT?

A furnished apartment is a standard rental with full furnishings. A serviced apartment adds cleaning and concierge. For longer stays, furnished is 30 to 50% cheaper.

HOW QUICKLY CAN I MOVE IN?

Many listings are available immediately. After signing the lease and paying the deposit (one to two months' rent), move-in often within days.

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