Rent by district in Hamburg
Harvestehude, Eppendorf, Altona, Eimsbüttel, St. Pauli, Wandsbek, Harburg — 2026 €/m² and what each district is like.
Last updated: 2026-04-20· Next review: 2026-07-20 (past due)
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Rent by district in Hamburg
Harvestehude, Eppendorf, Altona, Eimsbüttel, St. Pauli, Wandsbek, Harburg — 2026 €/m² and what each district is like.
Hamburg city average 2026: €15.2/m².
District table
| District | €/m² | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Harvestehude | €19–22 | Alster-adjacent, most expensive |
| Eppendorf | €17–20 | Medical quarter, upscale |
| Winterhude | €17–20 | Leafy, family-friendly |
| Eimsbüttel | €15–17 | Young professionals |
| Altona | €15–18 | Ottensen, hip |
| St. Pauli | €15–17 | Central, nightlife, mixed |
| Wandsbek | €12–15 | Cheaper east |
| Harburg | €10–13 | South of the Elbe |
How to pick
- Closest to work (harbour / Airbus / Otto) → Altona or St. Pauli.
- Tech corridor → Eimsbüttel / Winterhude.
- Family + cheaper → Wandsbek, Bergedorf.
- Ultra cheap, commute accepted → Harburg.
Mietpreisbremse
Hamburg has applied the Mietpreisbremse since 2019. New leases can't exceed Mietspiegel + 10%. Check hamburg.de/mietenspiegel.
Sourcing
- ImmoScout24, Immowelt, Kleinanzeigen.
- WG-Gesucht — see WG guide.
- SAGA + Vonovia — large regulated landlords with wait-lists.
General housing information. Rental markets, legal requirements, and scam patterns evolve. Always verify current listings on the platform where they appear (ImmobilienScout24, Immowelt, WG-Gesucht, eBay-Kleinanzeigen) and confirm landlord identity through official channels. For tenancy disputes consult Mieterschutzbund, Mieterverein, or a licensed Rechtsanwalt.
Last updated: 2026-04-20