Living in Ottensen, 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 €1,500/month — roughly 7% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 14 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,900 - €2,200/month and three-bedrooms €2,500 - €2,900/month on second-hand contracts. At 18 minutes to the center by S-Bahn, it sits about as central as 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 trendy, restaurants, independent tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

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 Altona-Blankeneser Eisenbahn as the nearest light rail stop, Harkenseepark as nearby green space and warenwirtschaft as the nearest supermarket around the Ottensen 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 Ottensen, Hamburg?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Ottensen costs €1,400 - €1,600/month (second-hand contract) or €1,200 - €1,400/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,900 - €2,200/month, and a 3-bedroom from €2,500 - €2,900/month.

Is Ottensen safe for expats?

Ottensen 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 Ottensen to Hamburg center?

The commute from Ottensen to Hamburg city center takes approximately 18 minutes by S-Bahn.

What is Ottensen like to live in?

Former workers' district turned trendy. Great restaurants, cafes, and independent shops. In our data it is tagged as trendy, restaurants, independent.