Living in Kempten

  1. Kempten University of Applied Sciences
  2. Studies
  3. Starting to study
  4. Living in Kempten

Are you looking for a room in a shared flat or an apartment of your own while studying in Kempten? The city offers a range of student residences and private accommodation. This page provides an overview of the available housing options and tells you where to apply directly for accommodation.

Affordable and subsidised accommodation is particularly popular and only available in limited numbers. We therefore recommend starting your search as early as possible and applying to several residences and providers.

The information on this page is intended as general guidance and may be subject to change. Please contact the respective providers directly for binding information about vacancies, current rents and application deadlines.

Applications for accommodation, tenancy agreements and all other arrangements are handled directly between you and the respective provider. Kempten University of Applied Sciences does not arrange rooms or apartments itself.

Student residences and accommodation

Kempten student accommodation complex at Reichlinstr. 12

35 furnished single-occupancy apartments with shower and kitchenette. Three further apartments are equipped with a shower and share a kitchen. Rent – all-inclusive – varies according to room size (between 14 m² and 29 m²), between approx. 332 and 442 euros. 

Provider
Augsburg Student Union

Contacts
Information and registration
Augsburg Student Union – Wohnungsverwaltung
Universitätsstr. 4
86159 Augsburg

 +49 (0) 821 99965 400
wohnen(at)stw-a.de

DONI Kempten student accommodation, Haslacher Str. 6 ½

Completed in 2026, the DONI Kempten accommodation complex is located approximately five minutes’ walk from the Kempten University of Applied Sciences campus. It offers 15 fully furnished single-occupancy apartments and four fully furnished two-person apartments.

Overview

  • Address: Haslacher Str. 6 ½, 87435 Kempten, Germany
  • Single-occupancy apartments: 22–26 m², with kitchenette and bathroom
  • Two-person apartments: 43 m², with two rooms, kitchen and bathroom
  • Furnishings: fully furnished
  • Further facilities: bicycle storage room, four garage parking spaces and outdoor parking spaces
  • Rent for single-occupancy apartments: from €550 per month, all-inclusive
  • Rent for two-person apartments: from €550 per month, all-inclusive

Information and applications
DONI Studenten und Azubi Wohnen
Christine und Sylvest Schweiger
Website: https://www.doni-kempten.de/
Email: info(at)doni-kempten.de

Kotterner Strasse 40 and 40a

Irrespective of BAföG award
12 furnished apartments, size approx. 15 to 25 m² 
Rent: from 300 euros (incl. operating costs/electricity/internet/furnishings) according to room size

Kotterner Str. 40a
55 furnished units,  size approx. 14 to 24 m²  
“A slightly different kind of flat-share” with a kitchenette and wash basin in each room.
Shared facilities: WC and showers – professional cleaning service!
Rental cost: from 300 euros (incl. operating costs/electricity/internet/furnishings) according to room size
Facilities: e.g. common room with projector and bar, fitness room, laundry

Information and applications
www.kemp40.com
Mr Flachsländer
Westendstr. 2a
87439 Kempten, Germany

 +49 (0) 176 99 136 176                                                   
info(at)kemp40.com

LUDWG, Ludwigstrasse 121

The LUDWG student residence is located in Kempten’s St. Mang district. Kempten University of Applied Sciences is easily accessible on foot, by bicycle or by public transport. A bus stop is located nearby.

Overview

  • Address: Ludwigstraße 121, 87437 Kempten, Germany
  • Accommodation: five shared flats with three to seven furnished single rooms each, spread across three floors
  • Room sizes: from 13 m²
  • Room facilities: bed, desk, chair, wardrobes and coat storage
  • Shared facilities: shared bathroom and toilet as well as a common room with a fully equipped kitchen and dining area
  • Further facilities: bicycle storage, laundry room and storage space
  • Parking: A limited number of free parking spaces are available in the courtyard.
  • Eligibility: The accommodation is intended for students who are eligible for BAföG or whose income does not exceed the maximum BAföG allowance by more than ten per cent.
  • Rent: €376 per month, including operating costs, electricity, internet and cleaning

Information and applications
LUDWG student residence Kempten
info(at)ludwg.de
www.ludwg.de

“Multi-generational living” at the Margaretha and Josephine Foundation

The Margaretha and Josephine Foundation rents out single-occupancy apartments and rooms in shared flats. All the rooms have their own bathroom; some have a kitchen. In addition, there are common rooms. Residents should be interested in the elderly people’s lives and play an active role in the community.
The entire building is non-smoking (including balconies). A small number of parking bays are available.

Rent:
Including bills – 300-350 euros, depending on size

Provider
Margaretha- und Josephinen-Stift gGmbH
Adenauerring 39
87435 Kempten, Germany

Applications (please provide plenty of details about yourself in writing)?
Margaretha- und Josephinen-Stift gGmbH
Adenauerring 39
87439 Kempten, Germany

info(at)mj-stift.de

Student apartments Bahnhofstraße

Capacity: 8 rooms in a shared flat + 4 apartments, fully furnished

Rental cost:
Flat rate (inclusive) depending on room size, ave. approx. 390 euros (incl. furnishings and cleaning costs) plus metred electricity

Information and applications
+49 (0) 151 27273400
info(at)kemptenstay.de

Green Living Inn Konrad-Zuse-Weg 1 and 2, Kotterner Strasse 34 and Immenstädter Strasse 83

Green Living Inn offers furnished single-occupancy apartments and rooms in shared flats at several locations near the campus. Kempten University of Applied Sciences, the central railway station, shops and bus stops are all within easy reach. Both state-subsidised and non-subsidised accommodation is available.

Overview

  • Addresses: Konrad-Zuse-Weg 1 and 2, Kotterner Straße 34 and Immenstädter Straße 83 in Kempten
  • Accommodation: furnished single-occupancy apartments and single rooms in four-person shared flats
  • Single-occupancy apartments: approximately 19 m², with a private kitchenette and bathroom
  • Rooms in shared flats: approximately 13 m², lockable, with a shared kitchen, shared showers and toilets, and a communal living area
  • Facilities: including a desk, chair, bed, built-in cupboards and coat storage. Kitchenettes are equipped with ceramic hobs, a refrigerator with freezer compartment, a sink and a microwave with baking function.
  • Service charges: The flat-rate charge includes heating, electricity, water, internet, building cleaning and maintenance.
  • Minimum rental period: six months

Rent

  • State-subsidised accommodation at Konrad-Zuse-Weg 1 and 2 and Kotterner Straße 34: €245.71 basic rent plus a flat-rate service charge of €160. The total monthly rent is therefore €405.71. Furnishings and bicycle storage are included.
  • State-subsidised single-occupancy apartments at Immenstädter Straße 83: €280 basic rent plus a flat-rate service charge of €160 and a furniture surcharge of €16. The total monthly rent is therefore €456.
  • Non-subsidised accommodation: €385 basic rent plus a flat-rate service charge of €160. The total monthly rent is therefore €545. Furnishings and bicycle storage are included.

The available type of accommodation and applicable rent depend on the location and the applicant’s individual eligibility. Please contact the provider for binding information.

Information and applications
Mrs Traut & Mr Richter
 +49 (0)831 – 57 57 61 61
info(at)greenlivinginn.de
GreenlivingInn.de

Westside Campus, Poststr. 34

Newly built (2017) with 28 furnished, mainly single-occupancy apartments with shower and kitchenette. Five are double apartments (each with a shower and a shared kitchen) and three are rooms for mothers and children (with shower and kitchenette). The basic rent varies according to room size (approx. 17-31 m²), on average 215 euros (incl. furnishings) plus heating and operating costs of approx.87 euros.

Provider
Hausverwaltung Weisenbach GmbH
Schrannengasse 7
87629 Füssen, Germany

Information and registration
Ms Bianca Mayr
 +49 (0) 8 362 4995
 +49 (0) 8 362 7798
b.mayr(at)hausverwaltung-weisenbach.de

Westside Campus student halls of residence, Poststr. 34

STK Campus, Immenstädter Str. 74

“STK Campus” student hall of residence has 36 separate apartments, seven of which have a patio area leading to the garden. There is an underground carpark and storage for bicycles.
Each apartment has its own bathroom and kitchen. All apartments are rented out furnished,
including Wi-Fi, dishwasher, etc.
The complex has a common room with a patio and shared garden with fixtures (e.g. outdoor beer-pong table, table tennis surface, seating arrangements, etc.).

Overview

  • Name: STK Campus
  • Address: Immenstädter Str. 74, 87435 Kempten, Germany
  • Number of apartments: 36 separate apartments, incl. 7 with patio
  • Apartment sizes: approx. 21–39 m2
  • Equipment included: furnishings, bathroom, kitchenette
  • Rental price: Varies according to size of apartment, starting at 419 euros per month (incl. running costs and furnishings)

Provider
LivingArt GmbH
Hauptstrasse 4
87787 Wolfertschwenden, Germany

Information and registration
Ms Janine Breher
+49 (0)8334 2330865
info(at)stk-campus.de

STK Campus, Immenstädter Str. 74
Instagram STK Campus

Student halls of residence run by Sozialbau GmbH

Sozialbau Kempten GmbH operates a number of student halls of residence in Kempten. Rental contracts generally run for at least one semester (six months). There are bus links between all the halls of residence and the university of applied sciences, and some are within walking distance. The best time to apply for a room is about three months in advance.
 

Zugspitzstrasse 12/18

29 furnished single-occupancy apartments and 123 furnished single rooms in small groups, sharing a kitchen and two shower units.
Rent: The basic rent varies depending on the size of the room and averages approximately €245–€340, including the furniture surcharge, flat-rate heating and operating costs, and Wi-Fi.

Provider
Sozialbau Kempten GmbH

Information and applications

Mittelgasse 16

The Mittelgasse student residence is located in Kempten’s old town near the River Iller. The city centre, with its many shopping and leisure opportunities, and the Burghalde are just a few minutes away. The Kempten University of Applied Sciences campus is approximately a 15-minute walk away.

Overview

  • Accommodation: two furnished single-occupancy apartments and 14 furnished single rooms in two-person shared flats
  • Room sizes: 12–19 m²
  • Facilities in the shared flats: private kitchen, shower and toilet
  • Further facilities: washing machines and tumble dryers available for a small fee, as well as bicycle storage
  • Rent: approximately €250–€340 per month, depending on room size, including the furniture surcharge, flat-rate heating and operating costs, and Wi-Fi

Information and applications
Sozialbau Kempten GmbH

Information and applications

Prälat-Götz-Strasse 6

The Prälat-Götz-Straße student residence offers a total of 47 furnished accommodation units. Kempten city centre is approximately a five-minute walk away. The Kempten University of Applied Sciences campus can be reached on foot in approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

Overview

  • Accommodation: 11 furnished single-occupancy apartments and 36 furnished single rooms in shared flats for two to four people
  • Facilities in the shared flats: private kitchen and one or two shower and toilet units
  • Further facilities: Most rooms have a balcony. There is also a common room with a TV, bicycle storage, and washing machines and tumble dryers available for a small fee.
  • Parking: underground parking spaces are available to rent for €30 per month
  • Rent: approximately €280–€310 per month, depending on room size, including the furniture surcharge, flat-rate heating and operating costs, and Wi-Fi

Information and applications
Sozialbau Kempten GmbH

Information and applications

Brennergasse 10/12

The Brennergasse student residence is located in Kempten’s old town. The roof terrace offers views across the River Iller towards the Burghalde. The pedestrian zone, with its many shops, is just a few minutes’ walk away. The Kempten University of Applied Sciences campus is approximately a 15-minute walk away.

Overview

  • Accommodation: 22 furnished single rooms in shared flats for five to six people
  • Room sizes: approximately 12 m² each, excluding the shared areas
  • Facilities in the shared flats: large shared kitchen, two toilets and two showers
  • Further facilities: shared roof terrace, bicycle storage, and washing machines and tumble dryers available for a small fee
  • Rent: approximately €320 per month, including the furniture surcharge, flat-rate heating and operating costs, and Wi-Fi

Information and applications
Sozialbau Kempten GmbH

Information and applications

Calgeer Park, Haubensteigweg 19A

The newly built Calgeerpark student residence is located in the west of Kempten, approximately a ten-minute walk from the city centre. Two bus stops are located directly outside the residence. Kempten University of Applied Sciences can be reached by bus in approximately ten minutes.

Overview

  • Address: Haubensteigweg 19A, 87439 Kempten, Germany
  • Accommodation: 18 fully furnished single-occupancy apartments
  • Apartment size: 21.71 m²
  • Facilities: kitchenette, shower and toilet, and electric shutters
  • Further facilities: bicycle storage as well as washing machines and tumble dryers available for a fee
  • Rent: €350 basic rent per month, including the furniture surcharge and Wi-Fi, plus a flat-rate charge of approximately €140 for heating and operating costs. The total monthly rent is therefore approximately €490.

Information and applications
Sozialbau Kempten GmbH

Information and applications

Calgeerpark, Haubensteigweg 21

The Calgeer Park student residence is located in the west of Kempten, approximately a ten-minute walk from the city centre. Its proximity to the ZUM, Kempten’s central public transport hub, provides convenient bus connections to Kempten University of Applied Sciences.

Overview

  • Address: Haubensteigweg 21, 87439 Kempten, Germany
  • Accommodation: 30 furnished single-occupancy apartments and 14 furnished single rooms in two-person shared flats
  • Room sizes: 16–26 m², excluding the shared areas
  • Facilities: Each single-occupancy apartment has its own kitchen, shower and toilet. Each shared flat also has its own kitchen, shower and toilet.
  • Further facilities: common room, bicycle storage, and washing machines and tumble dryers available for a small fee
  • Eligibility: Proof of eligibility for BAföG funding must be provided before signing the tenancy agreement.
  • Rent: approximately €190–€260 basic rent per month, depending on room size, including the furniture surcharge and Wi-Fi, plus flat-rate heating and operating costs of approximately €130

Information and applications
Sozialbau Kempten GmbH

Information and applications

Immenstädter Strasse 69b, 69c and 71

The three student residences on Immenstädter Straße offer a total of 62 accommodation places and are located directly next to Kempten University of Applied Sciences. Kempten Central Station is also just a few minutes away on foot.

Overview

Immenstädter Straße 69b

  • Accommodation: five furnished single-occupancy apartments and 18 furnished single rooms in two-person shared flats
  • Rent: approximately €120 to €190 basic rent per month, depending on room size and including the furniture surcharge, plus a flat-rate charge of approximately €117 for heating and operating costs

Immenstädter Straße 69c

  • Accommodation: six single rooms in one shared flat
  • Rent: approximately €160 to €190 basic rent per month, depending on room size and including the furniture surcharge, plus a flat-rate charge of approximately €117 for heating and operating costs

Immenstädter Straße 71

  • Accommodation: 23 furnished single-occupancy apartments, five of which are adapted for people with disabilities, as well as two shared flats for two people and two shared flats for three people, each with a private bathroom and shared kitchen
  • Rent: approximately €220 to €300 basic rent per month, depending on room size and including the furniture surcharge, plus a flat-rate charge of approximately €120 for heating and operating costs

Further information

  • Room sizes: between 12 and 30 m², depending on the building and room, excluding shared areas
  • Facilities: Each single-occupancy apartment has its own kitchen, shower and toilet. Each shared flat also has its own kitchen, shower and toilet.
  • Further facilities: common room, bicycle storage, and washing machines and tumble dryers available for a fee
  • Parking: Outdoor parking spaces are available to rent for €20 per month.

Information and applications
Sozialbau Kempten GmbH

Information and applications

Private rooms, shared flats and apartments

Arrangements for private rooms

The Augsburg Student Union can now help you find a private room or apartment throughout the year on behalf of Kempten University of Applied Sciences. For further information, please call +49 (0)821 598 4918 or -4919 (staff also speak English), or send an email to wohnen(at)stw-a.de

Frequently asked questions about finding accommodation in Kempten

When should I start looking for accommodation?

Start your search as early as possible, especially if you are moving to Kempten for the winter semester. Demand for affordable accommodation is particularly high at this time. We recommend contacting several residences and providers at the same time.

Does Kempten University of Applied Sciences arrange accommodation?

No, Kempten University of Applied Sciences does not arrange rooms or apartments. This page provides an overview of different housing options and the contact details of the respective providers. Applications, tenancy agreements and the allocation of accommodation are handled directly by the providers.

Where can I apply for a place in a student residence?

You will find details of how to apply under “Information and applications” in each accommodation entry. Some providers offer an online application form, while others accept applications by email.

 

Do I need to be eligible for BAföG?

This depends on the student residence. Some state-subsidised accommodation requires proof of BAföG eligibility or comparable evidence. Other accommodation is also available to students who are not eligible for BAföG. Please check the eligibility requirements in the relevant entry and contact the provider directly if you have any questions.

Are the listed rents binding?

No, the listed rents are intended as general guidance and may change. Costs may vary depending on the room size, type of accommodation and service charges. Please contact the respective provider for binding information about current rent, deposits and any additional costs.