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Finding accommodation in Dusseldorf

In the heart of Germany’s Rhineland, the city of Düsseldorf has long been a popular location for ex-pats moving to Germany. Historically renowned for its industrial prowess, the modern city has grown into a fashionable, forward-thinking, and cultural city. Thousands come to Düsseldorf for many different reasons, and with a diverse selection of neighborhoods, knowing where to settle is a difficult choice - let’s break down the best neighborhoods to live in Dusseldorf before you find an apartment here.

Best neighborhoods to live in Dusseldorf

Altstadt

It seems that every major German city has an Altstadt, and Düsseldorf is no different, Meaning ‘old town’; Altstadt is the epicenter of the city and the beating heart of historic Düsseldorf. Although only taking up one square kilometer, Altstadt’s popularity means it draws in millions of tourists every year. Living in the neighborhood, you will be surrounded by the bustling energy that comes naturally to Altstadt and feels as if you are experiencing the very essence of Düsseldorf. Although the huge modern city surrounds the neighborhood, Altstadt still manages to retain its old town feel and is a haven of old buildings and traditional city streets. Altstadt’s popularity has made it one of the more expensive neighborhoods in which to live in Düsseldorf, yet the price is worth paying for its old town charm alone.

Oberbilk

A little further out of the city center, the neighborhood of Oberbilk makes up much of the eastern edges of Düsseldorf. A rich and diverse neighborhood, Oberbilk has one of the highest concentrations of ex-pats in the entire city - this is the ideal spot if you want to ease yourself into a new German life. This has given Oberbilk a colorful multi-cultural feel, permeating through the communities and into the eclectic food scene throughout the neighborhood. Centered around working-class communities, Oberbilk is one of the most affordable places to set up a home in Düsseldorf. This low cost of rent makes the neighborhood a popular location for students and those looking for low-budget rental properties.

Unterbilk

Surrounding the Düsseldorf docks and dockyards is one of the city’s biggest success stories, the neighborhood of Unterbilk. Throughout most of its history, Unterbilk was rather a run-down and gritty part of the city, taking much of the fallout from the nearby docks. Over the past few decades, Unterbilk has transformed from the dockyard neighborhood, reliant on the ever-dwindling trade, to an ultra-modern district of the city. Known as a media harbor, Unterbilk has begun offering modern and central workspaces to a variety of media and creative companies, making it the heart of the media industry in Düsseldorf. This regeneration has made Unterbilk one of the most desirable places to live in all of Düsseldorf.

Oberkassel

On the western banks of the River Rhine is one of the city’s most upscale neighborhoods, the neighborhood of Oberkassel. Oberkassel combines the riverside views of the Rhine River with the lush green leafy suburban streets. Detached from the inner city, Oberkassel has a pleasant suburban feel, open and adorned with apartments and stand-alone homes. Although detached from the inner city via the river, Oberkassel is close enough to still feel the benefits of Düsseldorf city life. This suburban paradise, close to the city and awash with greenery and attractive homes, has made Oberkassel one of the most popular places to live in the city. It has also affected property prices, with Oberkassel seen as one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Düsseldorf.

Average rent in Düsseldorf

Being such an affluent, popular and modern city, the cost of living in Düsseldorf is some of the highest in Germany. Compared to many other major cities, the average rent price in Düsseldorf is far higher. This being said, the location of the property can have a big effect on the price of rent, so there are affordable neighborhoods and far more pricer ones. For a fully-equipped 1 bedroom apartment in the city center, you will pay on average €1400 to €2000 a month. For a similar apartment outside of the city center, the monthly rent will be around €1000 to €1600.

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