The Studierendenwerk Heidelberg lists hall rents from €243 to €797 a month in its published price table, with most rooms between about €250 and €400. This guide sets out the rents I could verify, how to reach the housing office and what the rent page does not say.
Details come from the Studierendenwerk Heidelberg halls page and the German Studierendenwerke association, checked on 20 October 2026. The rent page does not state a payment period or a year, so treat the figures as monthly rents and confirm them for your intake before you pay.
Hall rents in Heidelberg
| Hall | Rent range |
|---|---|
| Holbeinring 1-35 and Sickingenstrasse 15-25 | €243 to €385 |
| Jellinek-Haus | €250 |
| Fremereyhaus | €250 to €390 |
| Liselottehaus | €250 to €315 |
| Studierendenwohnhäuser INF 521-524 | €290 |
| Walpergenhaus | €295 to €395 |
| Internationales Max Kade Haus (INF 134) | €330 to €355 |
| INF 129 | €335 to €385 |
| Europahaus I | €286 to €570 |
| Plöck 48-50 and Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 51 E | €395 to €678 |
| Herrenmühle | €542 to €797 |
The page lists more than 25 halls in Heidelberg, plus halls in Leimen, Heilbronn, Mannheim, Mosbach and Bad Mergentheim. It says the rooms are usually furnished. For comparison, the German Studierendenwerke association puts the national average hall rent at €330 a month, against about €510 for a shared-flat room on the open market (25 September 2026).
What the page does not say
The rent page gives no number of places, application steps, waiting times, deposit, contract length or fees. For those, contact the Studierendenwerk Heidelberg applicant consultation on 06221 54-5400 or at info@stw.uni-heidelberg.de, and read the online application section before you apply. The association reports that about 106,000 students across Germany were on hall waiting lists in September 2026 and that Studierendenwerke house only about ten percent of students, so apply early and keep a private search running.
Studierendenwerk hall or private room?
| Question | Studierendenwerk hall | Private room |
|---|---|---|
| Rent | €243 to €797 in the published table | I could not verify Heidelberg rents, so check current listings |
| Furnishing | Usually furnished | Varies, so ask before you commit |
| Access | Application and waiting list, with details to confirm | Open market, so you compete with other searchers |
I have not ranked neighbourhoods or listed private blocks, because I could not verify prices or area details against reliable sources. View any room in person or on a live video call, get a written contract and never pay before you have one.
FAQs about student accommodation in Heidelberg
How much is a Studierendenwerk Heidelberg room?
The published table runs from €243 to €797, with most halls between about €250 and €400. The rent depends on the hall and room.
Is there an international hall?
The list includes the Internationales Max Kade Haus at €330 to €355. I could not verify who qualifies, so ask the housing office.
Who do I contact about applying?
The applicant consultation: 06221 54-5400 or info@stw.uni-heidelberg.de.
Sources
- Studierendenwerk Heidelberg: halls of residence
- Deutsches Studierendenwerk: press release, 25 September 2026
All checked 20 October 2026.
