Rent by district in Köln
Altstadt, Ehrenfeld, Nippes, Sülz, Chorweiler — 2026 €/m² and what each Veedel is like.
Last updated: 2026-04-20· Next review: 2026-07-20 (past due)
Cologne · Housing · Rent
Rent by district in Köln
Altstadt, Ehrenfeld, Nippes, Sülz, Chorweiler — 2026 €/m² and what each Veedel is like.
Köln is cheaper than Frankfurt or Munich. 2026 city average: €14.2/m².
District table
| District (Veedel) | €/m² | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Altstadt-Süd | €17–21 | Central, tourist-heavy |
| Neustadt-Nord | €16–19 | Rheinufer, upscale |
| Ehrenfeld | €15–17 | Hip, creative, students |
| Nippes | €14–16 | Up-and-coming north |
| Sülz | €15–17 | University-adjacent |
| Lindenthal | €16–19 | Green, family-friendly |
| Chorweiler | €10–13 | Affordable north |
| Porz | €10–13 | Affordable south-east |
How to pick
- Hip + creative → Ehrenfeld.
- Family + green → Lindenthal, Sülz.
- Central + student-ish → Altstadt-Süd.
- Ultra-cheap + longer commute → Chorweiler, Porz.
Mietpreisbremse
Köln has the Mietpreisbremse — new leases capped at local Mietspiegel + 10%. Check stadt-koeln.de for Mietspiegel tables.
Sourcing
- ImmoScout24, Immowelt, Kleinanzeigen.
- WG-Gesucht.
- GAG (city housing association) — subsidised Sozialwohnungen if eligible.
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