Student housing near Munich University of Applied Sciences.
Munich University of Applied Sciences sits on Lothstraße in the Maxvorstadt district, putting its roughly 18,000 students within reach of a dense, well-connected inner city. München's rental market is one of Germany's tightest, so understanding which neighbourhoods sit on the right tram or U Bahn line before you arrive makes a measurable difference to both your commute and your monthly costs.
Typical rent
€650to€1200
per month, single room
Most Munich landlords advertise Kaltmiete, the base rent without utilities. Warmmiete adds heating, water, and building costs and typically runs €100 to €200 higher per month. Expect a deposit of two to three months' Kaltmiete, paid upfront. Furnished rooms in shared flats, known locally as WGs, often sit closer to the Warmmiete figure with utilities already pooled among housemates. Always confirm which figure is quoted before signing.
The neighbourhoods
Where HM students live
5 areas to compare on rent, commute, and vibe.
📍Maxvorstadt
€800 to €12005 to 12 min on foot or by tram 27
Museum quarter, dense with students and university buildings.
Best for: Students who want to walk or cycle to campus with no transit needed.
📍Schwabing
€750 to €110010 to 15 min by tram 27 or U Bahn U3 to Josephsplatz
Leafy streets, independent cafés, relaxed residential feel.
Best for: Students who want a quieter base close to the English Garden.
📍Neuhausen
€700 to €105010 to 18 min by tram 12 or on foot along Nymphenburger Straße
Family and student mix, slightly less dense than Maxvorstadt.
Best for: Students after slightly lower rents while staying within cycling distance.
📍Giesing
€650 to €90025 to 35 min via U Bahn U2 then change, or S Bahn lines south
Working class neighbourhood, rapidly changing, more affordable.
Best for: Students on tighter budgets who are comfortable with a longer commute.
📍Sendling
€680 to €95020 to 30 min by tram 18 or U Bahn U3 to Goetheplatz then connecting tram
Unpretentious residential area south of the Isar, steady local community.
Best for: Students wanting more space per euro than the inner districts offer.
Getting there
Getting to HM
The HM Lothstraße campus is served most directly by tram 27, which runs along Lothstraße itself and connects the campus to Schwabing in the north and the city centre to the east. Students coming from Neuhausen can take tram 12 along Nymphenburger Straße. The closest U Bahn station is Stiglmaierplatz on the U1 line, roughly a five minute walk from the main building, giving onward connections across the entire Munich network.
München is largely flat between Lothstraße and the inner neighbourhoods, making a second hand city bike a genuinely practical daily option, with covered parking available at the campus.
Students enrolled at HM are eligible for the Deutschlandticket at a subsidised rate through the Studentenwerk München, covering all local and regional public transport.
München winters bring regular snow and sub-zero temperatures from December through February, so factor in whether your route is reliably gritted before committing to cycling year round.
The timing
When to start looking
The Munich rental market peaks in July and August as the winter semester intake approaches, with many WG rooms listed and gone within days. If you are starting in October, begin your search no later than June. For the summer semester starting in March, begin in January at the latest. International students relying on university dormitories should apply even earlier, as waiting lists fill quickly after acceptance letters are issued.
Neighbourhoods near HM
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How far is Marienplatz from HM?+
Marienplatz is roughly 15 to 20 minutes from the Lothstraße campus. The most direct route is tram 27 east to Karlsplatz, then a short walk or connection to the central S Bahn and U Bahn hub at Marienplatz. Cycling takes a similar amount of time in good weather.
What's the average rent near HM?+
A furnished room in a shared flat within 15 minutes of Lothstraße typically costs €700 to €1000 per month depending on size and included bills. That sits above the national student average, reflecting München's position as one of Germany's most expensive rental cities, where even outlying districts rarely drop below €600 for a single room.
When should HM students start looking for housing?+
For the winter semester, which begins in October, start looking in May or June at the latest. For the summer semester starting in March, begin in January. International and exchange students should also apply to Studentenwerk München dormitories immediately on receiving their admission letter, as waiting lists open months in advance.
Where can I see live listings near HM?+
Socials tracks over 250 housing platforms covering München and surfaces listings close to the Lothstraße campus in one place. You can filter by neighbourhood, set your budget, and receive new matches directly to WhatsApp so you hear about rooms as soon as they are posted, which matters a great deal in a market as fast-moving as Munich's.