Living in Eppendorf, 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 €1,850/month — roughly 32% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 14 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €2,300 - €2,700/month and three-bedrooms €3,100 - €3,600/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by U-Bahn, it sits about as central as most Hamburg areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, among the higher-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the affluent, quiet, families 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 Kellinghusenstraße as the nearest metro stop, Wolfgang-Borchert-Park as nearby green space and Erdkorn as the nearest supermarket around the Eppendorf 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 Eppendorf, Hamburg?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Eppendorf costs €1,700 - €2,000/month (second-hand contract) or €1,400 - €1,700/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €2,300 - €2,700/month, and a 3-bedroom from €3,100 - €3,600/month.

Is Eppendorf safe for expats?

Eppendorf has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very 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 Eppendorf to Hamburg center?

The commute from Eppendorf to Hamburg city center takes approximately 15 minutes by U-Bahn.

What is Eppendorf like to live in?

Affluent neighborhood with beautiful villas, boutiques, and the university hospital. In our data it is tagged as affluent, quiet, families.