Finding an Apartment in Aachen: Students, SCHUFA, and Cross-Border Options

Cold rents by district, Studierendenwerk housing, and when living in Vaals or Kelmis makes sense for people studying or working in Aachen.

Updated on 3 August 2026

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Aachen's rental market moves with the academic calendar. Roughly 56,000 to 60,000 students at RWTH Aachen and FH Aachen chase the same flats before the winter and summer semesters, and private landlords often reply only in German. If you arrive without a SCHUFA history, expect a lot of polite rejections on the open market. For national rules on deposits, documents, and scams, see Finding an Apartment in Germany.

As of mid-2026, average cold rent (Kaltmiete) sits around €10.18 to €12.18 per m², up roughly 4.15% year over year. Proximity to campus and the old town still drives the spread.

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