Living in Pempelfort, Düsseldorf

Monthly rent in EUR (€). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Düsseldorf dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €1,500/month — roughly 3% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,850 - €2,150/month and three-bedrooms €2,500 - €2,900/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by U-Bahn, it sits about as central as most Düsseldorf areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the young professionals, trendy, parks tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Bilk. For a shorter commute, see Altstadt.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Münsterplatz as the nearest tram stop, Münsterplatz as nearby green space and ALDI Süd as the nearest supermarket around the Pempelfort reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Pempelfort, Düsseldorf?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Pempelfort costs €1,400 - €1,600/month (second-hand contract) or €1,100 - €1,250/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,850 - €2,150/month, and a 3-bedroom from €2,500 - €2,900/month.

Is Pempelfort safe for expats?

Pempelfort has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Pempelfort to Düsseldorf center?

The commute from Pempelfort to Düsseldorf city center takes approximately 10 minutes by U-Bahn.

What is Pempelfort like to live in?

Young professionals area. Nordpark, trendy bars, good mix of old and new buildings. In our data it is tagged as young professionals, trendy, parks.