Living in Ostend, 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 €1,700/month — roughly 13% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 13 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €2,100 - €2,400/month and three-bedrooms €2,800 - €3,200/month on second-hand contracts. At 12 minutes to the center by tram, it sits closer to the center than most Frankfurt areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the gentrifying, trendy, modern 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 Zobelstraße as the nearest tram stop, Ernst-Achilles-Platz as nearby green space and Jadran Feinkost as the nearest supermarket around the Ostend 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 Ostend, Frankfurt?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Ostend costs €1,600 - €1,800/month (second-hand contract) or €1,300 - €1,400/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €2,100 - €2,400/month, and a 3-bedroom from €2,800 - €3,200/month.

Is Ostend safe for expats?

Ostend 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 Ostend to Frankfurt center?

The commute from Ostend to Frankfurt city center takes approximately 12 minutes by tram.

What is Ostend like to live in?

Former industrial area rapidly gentrifying. New ECB headquarters, young professionals, trendy. In our data it is tagged as gentrifying, trendy, modern.