Living in Harburg, 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 €1,050/month — roughly 25% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 14 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,300 - €1,500/month and three-bedrooms €1,700 - €1,900/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 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the affordable, students, suburban tags, it may suit value-conscious renters and students.

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 Harburger S-Bahn-Tunnel as the nearest light rail stop, Max-Schmeling-Park as nearby green space and Mas Impex as the nearest supermarket around the Harburg 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 Harburg, Hamburg?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Harburg costs €1,000 - €1,100/month (second-hand contract) or €800 - €1,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,300 - €1,500/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,700 - €1,900/month.

Is Harburg safe for expats?

Harburg 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 Harburg to Hamburg center?

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

What is Harburg like to live in?

Southern district across the Elbe. Most affordable Hamburg option, university campus, suburban feel. In our data it is tagged as affordable, students, suburban.