Living in St. Pauli, 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 €1,400/month — close to the city median, and mid-priced of the 14 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,800 - €2,100/month and three-bedrooms €2,400 - €2,800/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by U-Bahn, it sits closer to the center 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 nightlife, edgy, diverse tags, it may suit renters who want to be close to the center.

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 Reeperbahn as the nearest light rail stop, Emil-Wendt-Park as nearby green space and Edeka as the nearest supermarket around the St. Pauli 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 St. Pauli, Hamburg?

A 1-bedroom apartment in St. Pauli costs €1,300 - €1,500/month (second-hand contract) or €1,100 - €1,300/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,800 - €2,100/month, and a 3-bedroom from €2,400 - €2,800/month.

Is St. Pauli safe for expats?

St. Pauli 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 St. Pauli to Hamburg center?

The commute from St. Pauli to Hamburg city center takes approximately 10 minutes by U-Bahn.

What is St. Pauli like to live in?

Famous for the Reeperbahn. Edgy, diverse, and never sleeping. In our data it is tagged as nightlife, edgy, diverse.