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Rental madness in NRW: Kemminghausen as Germany's cheapest district!
Rental prices in North Rhine-Westphalia are rising. Find out where the cheapest and most expensive parts of the city are. Current data and trends!
Rental madness in NRW: Kemminghausen as Germany's cheapest district!
In the current discussion about rising rental prices in Germany, it is clear that large cities are particularly affected. As recently reported by wa.de,, the average rental prices in major cities have exceeded 11 euros per square meter. But where else can tenants get a bargain? A look at North Rhine-Westphalia shows that the cheapest district in Germany is located there: Kemminghausen in Dortmund with a price of just 5.39 euros per square meter.
Other districts in North Rhine-Westphalia also offer attractive rental prices. Welheimer Mark in Bottrop is 5.42 euros and Remscheid-Kratzberg is 6.46 euros per square meter. In contrast to this are the exorbitant rental prices in cities like Munich, where the most expensive district, the Hackenviertel, costs an impressive 27.78 euros per square meter. In North Rhine-Westphalia, the top prices are also not to be despised, because in Cologne-Neustadt/Süd tenants have to expect 17.85 euros per square meter.
Price development in NRW
How rental prices develop in North Rhine-Westphalia also depends on many factors. Factors such as location, condition of the rental property and size play a crucial role. This is also shown by an analysis by mietpreise.info, which emphasizes that the actual rental prices can differ from the average values. Rather, these average values serve as a rough guideline for negotiations between landlords and tenants.
New buildings are generally more expensive, while old apartments close to the center can command high prices. In addition, the market has fluctuated significantly in recent years, which has a positive or negative impact on rental prices.
Market comparison and outlook
The rental price situation in North Rhine-Westphalia is differentiated. There are sometimes big differences between the most expensive cities, such as the Rhein-Erft district with a rental price of 13.20 euros per square meter, and the cheapest cities such as Altena with 5.75 euros. This results in an exciting cross-section of the national landscape, as the average rent is currently 10.15 euros per square meter, with a median of 9.98 euros (as of June 2025).
While it was often the case in the past that rental prices were determined by supply and demand, legal regulations and the general infrastructure are now also relevant when determining prices. Tenants can therefore expect an exciting rental price scenario, while they should keep a close eye on current developments. If you have a good hand, you may even be able to find the right home at the best price.
For a 70 m² apartment, average tenants currently have to expect around 710.40 euros (cold). A look at the rent index from immobilienscout24.de offers more comprehensive information about rental prices in the region.