Rent by district in Düsseldorf
Altstadt, Oberkassel, Pempelfort, Bilk, Flingern, Benrath — 2026 €/m² ranges.
Last updated: 2026-04-20· Next review: 2026-07-20 (past due)
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Rent by district in Düsseldorf
Altstadt, Oberkassel, Pempelfort, Bilk, Flingern, Benrath — 2026 €/m² ranges.
Düsseldorf is one of Germany's more affluent cities but noticeably cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt. 2026 city average: €14.1/m².
District table
| District | €/m² | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Altstadt / Carlstadt | €16–19 | Rhein-adjacent, tourist-heavy |
| Oberkassel | €17–20 | Left bank, upscale |
| Pempelfort | €15–17 | Central-north, Japanese quarter |
| Flingern | €14–16 | Creative, gentrifying |
| Bilk | €13–15 | University area |
| Benrath | €12–14 | South; castle + park |
How to pick
- Upscale + quiet → Oberkassel (across the Rhine).
- Hip + central → Pempelfort, Flingern.
- Student + cheaper → Bilk (near Uni).
- Tourists weekends → Altstadt.
Mietpreisbremse
Düsseldorf applies Mietpreisbremse.
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Last updated: 2026-04-20