Living in Plagwitz, 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 €850/month — roughly 4% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,020 - €1,300/month and three-bedrooms €1,350 - €1,720/month on second-hand contracts. At 12 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 trendy, galleries, creative tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Lindenau. For a shorter commute, see Südvorstadt.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Karl-Heine-/Merseburger Straße as the nearest tram stop, Stadtgarten H17 e.V. as nearby green space and Kostbar Naturkost as the nearest supermarket around the Plagwitz 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 Plagwitz, Leipzig?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Plagwitz costs €740 - €960/month (second-hand contract) or €600 - €780/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,020 - €1,300/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,350 - €1,720/month.

Is Plagwitz safe for expats?

Plagwitz 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 Plagwitz to Leipzig center?

The commute from Plagwitz to Leipzig city center takes approximately 12 minutes by tram.

What is Plagwitz like to live in?

Former industrial, now Leipzig's coolest quarter. Galleries, Spinnerei art center, canal-side bars. In our data it is tagged as trendy, galleries, creative.