Living in Bergedorf, Hamburg

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 Hamburg dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €925/month — roughly 34% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 14 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,150 - €1,400/month and three-bedrooms €1,550 - €1,850/month on second-hand contracts. At 30 minutes to the center by S-Bahn, it sits farther out than most Hamburg areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the affordable, families, historic tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Billstedt. For a shorter commute, see HafenCity.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Hamburg-Bergedorf Süd as the nearest rail stop, Bergedorfer Schlossgarten as nearby green space and Aldi as the nearest supermarket around the Bergedorf 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 Bergedorf, Hamburg?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Bergedorf costs €850 - €1,000/month (second-hand contract) or €750 - €900/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,150 - €1,400/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,550 - €1,850/month.

Is Bergedorf safe for expats?

Bergedorf 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 Bergedorf to Hamburg center?

The commute from Bergedorf to Hamburg city center takes approximately 30 minutes by S-Bahn.

What is Bergedorf like to live in?

Eastern suburb with its own historic town center. Affordable, family-friendly, castle and gardens, village atmosphere. In our data it is tagged as affordable, families, historic.