Living in Lindenau, Leipzig

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 Leipzig dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €740/month — roughly 9% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €880 - €1,140/month and three-bedrooms €1,170 - €1,500/month on second-hand contracts. At 14 minutes to the center by tram, it sits about as central as most Leipzig areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the up-and-coming, creative, affordable tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see Südvorstadt.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Georg-Schwarz-/Merseburger Straße as the nearest tram stop, Georgplatz as nearby green space and schwarzwurzel as the nearest supermarket around the Lindenau 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 Lindenau, Leipzig?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Lindenau costs €640 - €840/month (second-hand contract) or €520 - €680/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €880 - €1,140/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,170 - €1,500/month.

Is Lindenau safe for expats?

Lindenau 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 Lindenau to Leipzig center?

The commute from Lindenau to Leipzig city center takes approximately 14 minutes by tram.

What is Lindenau like to live in?

Up-and-coming neighbor of Plagwitz. New studios, co-working spaces, Karl-Heine-Kanal walks. In our data it is tagged as up-and-coming, creative, affordable.