Temporary Housing
No matter how long you intend to stay in Germany, temporary housing or serviced apartments are options worth exploring. For those expats planning to stay for a few months or a few weeks, serviced apartments allow for comfortable living without the impersonality of a hotel.
And if you have just arrived but are looking for a permanent long-term home, serviced apartments allow you to feel immediately at ease during what can often be a difficult transition period. There is a wide range of temporary housing options - from furnished apartments to private apartments rented out through an agency. Renting a private apartment or house for a trade fair, business trip or private visit is a low-cost alternative to a hotel. Here is a list of companies that offer temporary housing in Frankfurt.
In the Frankfurt-Rhein-Main Region there are several companies offering temporary housing services:
www.city-residence.de
www.paluchffm.com
www.timehome.de
www.xenios-apartments.de
Comments (3)
Hi,
I am moving to Germany permanently in July. Renting an aprtment seems exorbitant re agency fees, deposits etc. Maybe a serviced apartment would be a viable alternative for me? What fees would I be required to pay up front, and monthly how much would the rent be on average for a one bedroom aprtment?
Posted by Russell Edwards
| February 20, 2009 2:07 PM
The minimum you would have to pay for a one room furnished flat (studio) in Franfurt city would be about 500 euros...but that would be pretty basic and not likely in a good location.
If you wanted to be in a good neighborhood (Westend, Sachsenhausen, etc...) expect to pay double that.
Usually you are expected 2-3 months rent upfront as a deposit.
Hope this helps
David
Posted by David
| February 20, 2009 3:09 PM
Dear Russel, What I can suggest as this has been done by others before as well, they rent a room from me, I live in Eschborn, 5 stops from Main station then they are not in a hurry to find just anything but can arrange it in their own time. There are so many different offers out there and once you have signed , its not easy to break the contract.
My rent is nominal E420.-- warm per month , for a nice room , landing with table and chairs, TV, share Kitchen and wash possibilities in the cellar. My house is also a hot spot so you can use your Computer from your room. Everything is there ,you just move in... Think about it, send me an email or call. 49 160 854 9232.
rgds Bryan
Posted by bryan cimring
| February 24, 2010 7:25 PM