How much does the rent cost?

Luckily, the cost of renting an apartment is relatively cheap in Göttingen and Witzenhausen when compared to other university cities. The student dorms in Göttingen and Witzenhausen cost approximately 210 Euros per month.

To rent a private apartment usually costs from 250 to 375 Euros per month. Students have to pay a deposit at the beginning of the lease period which is refunded when the contract is cancelled. Some private apartments may not include the utility bills (electricity, water, heating, internet and phone) in the monthly rent and others do. Make sure to read the contract before signing and ask for assistance.