Living in St. Johannis, Nuremberg

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 Nuremberg dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €1,450/month — roughly 10% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,800 - €2,200/month and three-bedrooms €2,380 - €2,900/month on second-hand contracts. At 8 minutes to the center by walk, it sits about as central as most Nuremberg areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the upscale, quiet, gardens tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Gostenhof. For a shorter commute, see Wöhrd.

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

OpenStreetMap maps St. Johannisfriedhof as the nearest tram stop, Wolfsherz as nearby green space and Aldi Süd as the nearest supermarket around the St. Johannis 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. Johannis, Nuremberg?

A 1-bedroom apartment in St. Johannis costs €1,300 - €1,600/month (second-hand contract) or €1,050 - €1,300/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,800 - €2,200/month, and a 3-bedroom from €2,380 - €2,900/month.

Is St. Johannis safe for expats?

St. Johannis has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very 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 St. Johannis to Nuremberg center?

The commute from St. Johannis to Nuremberg city center takes approximately 8 minutes by walk.

What is St. Johannis like to live in?

Upscale quarter west of old town. Famous cemetery, quiet streets, near Hesperidengärten. In our data it is tagged as upscale, quiet, gardens.