Living in Schwabing, Munich

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 Munich dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €2,184/month — roughly 25% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 14 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €2,800 - €3,248/month and three-bedrooms €3,920 - €4,480/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by U-Bahn, it sits closer to the center than most Munich areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the students, beer gardens, trendy tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Milbertshofen-Am Hart. For a shorter commute, see Maxvorstadt.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Parzivalplatz as the nearest tram stop, Grünanlage Berliner Straße as nearby green space and Lidl as the nearest supermarket around the Schwabing reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows many 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 Schwabing, Munich?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Schwabing costs €2,016 - €2,352/month (second-hand contract) or €1,568 - €1,792/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €2,800 - €3,248/month, and a 3-bedroom from €3,920 - €4,480/month.

Is Schwabing safe for expats?

Schwabing 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 Schwabing to Munich center?

The commute from Schwabing to Munich city center takes approximately 10 minutes by U-Bahn.

What is Schwabing like to live in?

University district with a bohemian past. Tree-lined streets, beer gardens, young professionals. In our data it is tagged as students, beer gardens, trendy.