Living in Fechenheim, Frankfurt

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 Frankfurt dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €1,100/month — roughly 27% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 13 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,400 - €1,600/month and three-bedrooms €1,800 - €2,100/month on second-hand contracts. At 20 minutes to the center by tram, it sits farther out than most Frankfurt areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the affordable, diverse, improving tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Sossenheim. For a shorter commute, see Westend.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Arthur-von-Weinberg-Steg as the nearest tram stop, Helmut-Sittler-Promenade as nearby green space and tegut as the nearest supermarket around the Fechenheim reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows several 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 Fechenheim, Frankfurt?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Fechenheim costs €1,000 - €1,200/month (second-hand contract) or €850 - €1,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,400 - €1,600/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,800 - €2,100/month.

Is Fechenheim safe for expats?

Fechenheim has a safety rating of 3/5 (Moderate) on our scale. That is mid-scale; standard urban precautions are advisable.

How long is the commute from Fechenheim to Frankfurt center?

The commute from Fechenheim to Frankfurt city center takes approximately 20 minutes by tram.

What is Fechenheim like to live in?

Eastern budget district with industrial heritage. Affordable rents, multicultural community, improving with new developments. In our data it is tagged as affordable, diverse, improving.