Housing Guide for International Students

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Housing Guide for
International Students
This Guide is published by the International Center of Munich Business School
Table of Contents
How to find accommodation and what to be aware of .............................................. 4
Living in Munich............................................................................................................................................. 4
Transportation in Munich .............................................................................................................................. 4
Finding a Place to Rent .................................................................................................................................. 5
You only have one chance to make a good first impression ......................................................................... 5
Rental Agreements and Deposits .................................................................................................................. 5
Rental Prices .................................................................................................................................................. 6
Areas to Look at in Munich ............................................................................................................................ 6
Cost of Living ................................................................................................................................................. 6
Fraudulent Rental Listings (Scams) ............................................................................. 7
Agencies/ Online Agencies: Short or Long-Term Rental Option.................................. 8
Airbnb
............................................................................................................................................ 8
FlatClub
................................................................................................................................................. 8
Nestpick
............................................................................................................................................... 9
Mr. Lodge – min. of 3 months
.............................................................................................................. 9
Liz Frey & Company – min. of 1 month
More Rental Agencies
.............................................................................................. 10
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Student Housing: Mostly Long Term Rental Options ................................................ 11
CAMPUS VIVA – min. of 6-12 months
....................................................................................... 11
MUCcampus in Munich-Milbertshofen – min. of 6 months
Youniq Student Housing – min. of 12 months
............................................................... 13
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Campus Südseite – min. of 12 months
....................................................................................... 17
Student Living Center – min. of 12 months
........................................................................................ 19
Uni Apart – min. 12 months, shorter on request
....................................................................... 21
Private Renting Options ........................................................................................... 22
Apartment Boschetsriederstraße Munich – min. of 6 months
.................................................. 22
Additional Housing Options...................................................................................... 24
Homestay
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Rental Websites - English
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Websites for Shared apartments
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Studentenwerk München (Students‘ Union Munich)
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Hotels, Bed & Breakfast, Youth Hostels .................................................................... 25
Disclaimer: This Guide is only a collection of information and contains links to third party websites. The content of these websites is
not under our control, we therefore cannot assume any liability!
Please always check with the landlords again, concerning rental periods, rent and deposit! Information as of February 2016
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Guidelines for renting a room or apartment ............................................................ 26
Renting: What am I looking for? .................................................................................................................. 26
Real Estate Agent Fees ................................................................................................................................ 26
Costs when Renting ..................................................................................................................................... 26
Cancellation Periods .................................................................................................................................... 26
Rental Contract ............................................................................................................................................ 26
Payment....................................................................................................................................................... 27
First and Last Day in the rented Apartment ................................................................................................ 27
Tenants’ Rights ............................................................................................................................................ 27
Tenants’ Duties ............................................................................................................................................ 27
Tenants’ Behavior ........................................................................................................................................ 28
Move Out Cleaning Checklist....................................................................................................................... 29
Where can I buy used and/or new furnishing? ......................................................... 30
Website available in German
Website available in English
International Center Staff
Mrs. Elvira Stephenson |
Head of International Center
Mrs. Daniela Ludwig | Incoming
Exchange Student Coordinator
Office hours: Tuesday through Friday (9 am to 5 pm)
E-Mail: Daniela.Ludwig@munich-business-school.de
Tel: +49 89 54 76 78 – 224
Office hours: Monday through Friday (9 am to 5 pm)
University
Munich Business School (MBS)
Elsenheimerstrasse 61, 80687 Munich, Germany
Phone.: +49 89 54 76 78-11 Fax: +49 89 54 76 78-29
http://munich-business-school.de/international
ERASMUS ID Code
D MÜNCHEN12 (EUC Charta Code)
Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/MBS.Exchange
Note:
If you are not able to find accommodation from abroad, we suggest that you at least book a room for the
first two weeks in Munich, get a German phone number as soon as you are in Munich and try to find
something here. It might be easier if you are able to meet the landlords in person.
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How to find accommodation and what to be aware of
To assist incoming students with housing, the International Center at Munich Business School has created
this housing guide. It lists some apartment complexes and rental agencies which current or former students
referred to us. The guide also contains general links and tips.
As MBS does not offer on-campus housing, students should try to arrange their own accommodation using
the information provided in this document. If permanent accommodation cannot be obtained from abroad,
they must arrange temporary housing in a youth hostel or inexpensive hotel for the first one or two weeks
of their stay. They can then search for housing in Germany.
Note: Students applying for the fall semester must start the housing process early, as housing (including
hostels) is scarce around the time of the Oktoberfest (mid-September to early October).
Living in Munich
Munich is a vibrant and relatively safe city with a great public transportation system. Typically, students live
in or around the city center. MBS is located in a business area, so students usually prefer to live in more
socially vibrant neighborhoods. It is not uncommon to travel 30 minutes to school or work by public
transportation.
Location of MBS on Google Maps: http://maps.google.com/
Transportation in Munich
Munich has a comprehensive public transportation system (called MVV) consisting of a network of U-Bahn
(subway/underground), S-Bahn (suburban train = above ground train), tram (streetcars) and buses.
Students can purchase a monthly ticket, which covers all means of transportations. MBS is four U-Bahn
stops away from the central train station (or City Center) and can easily be reached via U-Bahn (U4 or U5,
exit Westendstraße), Tram or Bus.
Weblink to MVV: http://www.mvv-muenchen.de/en/home/index.html
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Finding a Place to Rent
Besides the listings provided in this document, places to rent are usually found on rental websites which
are often in German. While some rentals are directly rented out by the owner, many rentals are offered
through rental agents. If you contact them to show you offers they will charge 1-2 months’ rent plus VAT
tax for their referral services.
You only have one chance to make a good first impression
The competition in Munich for the best and cheapest rentals is very high and it is worthwhile to make a
great first impression. As a student, you may face discrimination due to negative stereotypes about student
renters. It is therefore up to you to demonstrate that you are the best applicant.

It starts with the phone call or e-mail. Be polite, speak slowly/write formal, and be succinct with
your questions. Since most people have very busy lives, you may reach a message machine or you
have to wait a little bit longer until you get an answer to your e-mail. However do not get frustrated.
It shows in your voice and in your writing and can make a bad impression.

Be prepared. Prepare a copy of your personal application packet so that you are able to send
required documents as soon as possible (resume, ability to pay by providing income and bank
statements or by having a parent by your side). This shows a potential landlord that you are
responsible, motivated and organized by presenting them with almost everything they need to
know. If you plan to share the rental with housemates, make sure to include their information as
well.

Dress for the occasion. When you meet with your prospective landlord, you are potentially
entering into a business relationship. Present a neat and clean appearance; consider dressing as
you would for a job interview.
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Keep your appointments and be on time. If you cannot make an appointment, call to reschedule or
cancel as soon as you know. Everyone understands that emergencies arise, but no one likes to be
stood up without an explanation or apology. Munich landlords usually have hundreds of other
interested tenants who would be happy to take your place.

Be prepared financially. Owners and managers typically ask for first month’s rent and a security
deposit equal to 2-3 months’ rent in advance. Be prepared to pay the deposit and the first month’s
rent when you sign the rental agreement. Always get a receipt for any financial transactions.

Tip for international students: German Language skills make the search for a private apartment
much easier.
Rental Agreements and Deposits
Written rental agreements are common and contain different rental terms; some contracts may specify the
rental dates, whereas others are open-ended. Rental contracts are usually from the 1st of a month till the
end of a month. Students moving in later or leaving earlier may have to pay rent for a full month. An
‘advanced termination notice’ can be up to 90 days and should be inquired about before signing a contract.
Landlords can ask up to 2 months’ security deposit from tenants. The landlord must return the deposit,
minus any damages to the rental property, shortly after the rental contract has ended. Typically, rents have
to be paid by the first of each month by bank transfer. Landlords commonly ask a tenant to have a bank
account in Germany from which the rent is automatically deposited into the landlord’s account every
month.
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Rental Prices
Rents in Munich are generally high. Students therefore often share apartments to save costs. Rentals are
often unfurnished. Below are some examples of rental options:
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Room in shared apartment: Renting a room in an apartment can range from €500 to €600 per
month, depending on the size and location of the room. Utilities (electricity, Internet etc.) are
typically excluded and can add another €80-€100 per month. Bathroom and kitchen are shared and
rooms can either be furnished or unfurnished.
Renting a studio (one room with kitchen and own bath): Average rents for these apartments range
from €650 to €750 (plus utilities), depending on the size, quality, and location of the apartment.
Apartments: Apartments are divided into 1-Zimmer (studio), 2-Zimmer (1 bedroom, 1 Iiving room),
3-Zimmer (2 bedroom, 1 living room) etc. Average monthly rents for a `2-Zimmer´ apartment
typically range from €950 to €1100 (plus utilities) and €1200 to €1400 for `3-Zimmer´ apartments.
Areas to Look at in Munich
Munich City (e.g. Schwanthalerhöhe, Maxvorstadt), Munich West (e.g. Moosach), Munich South (e.g.
Sendling, Hadern, Westpark), Siemenswerke
Cost of Living
We estimate that your living costs will be around €1250 per month. Your budget will mostly depend on how
you manage your free time (e.g. travelling, eating out, opera, concerts, using sports facilities, visiting
museums and clubs).
Below is an example of an exchange student’s monthly budget:
Category
Rent
Electricity, Heating, Wifi
Groceries/Food
Public transportation
Health Insurance
Phone/Internet
Miscellaneous (incl. Books)**
Total
Example 1* Example 2**
€600
€150
€320
€40
€80
€50
€110
€1350
€800
€200
€320
€40
€80
€50
€160
€1650
*Example 1: Usually a room in a shared apartment (Can be found via www.wg-gesucht.de)
**Example 2: A typical rent for a studio (1 room apartment) in Munich
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Fraudulent Rental Listings (Scams)
No matter where you look for a rental, be aware that there can be fraudulent rental offers anywhere.
Therefore, do not send any money to anyone in advance before checking with us. If you found a rental,
contact us before signing any agreement or sending any money. Remember! If it sounds too good to be
true, it probably is not true.
Please watch out for the following hints and please don’t pay any money to those people:
1. The room offer is written in English only
2. You can contact the person by e-mail only. No full contact details such as persons full name,
telephone number or address are given. Very often the person claims to be in the UK.
3. The room or apartment is too cheap for Munich (see rental prices above)
4. If the Landlord asks you to do a transfer or any payment before actually having met them.
5. The landlord asks you to send money via Western Union or with a similar money transfer company.
The landlord is not asking anything personal about you.
6. Pictures that look like they are taken from a catalogue or a brochure.
Example Scam E-Mail:
The proposal was for a one room apartment (25,87m²) for 600€ warm and was found via a website called:
www.immobilienscout24.de
The apartment was unfurnished and only had a kitchen in there. After contacting the landlord via e-mail
whose name was Mr. Klaus Hufnagel in the proposal we received an answer from a person called Berislav
Ljubas.
The e-mail response was definitely a scam and was deleted from the website a day later:
Hello,
I just read your e-mail regarding my apartment.
My name is Berislav Ljubas, I am 51 years old and I'm working as an architect in London, United Kingdom.
I bought this apartment for my work, but now i`m back at home permanently, so I'm renting it out.
I will not use the place anymore, so you can rent it even for a long term.
The minimum period is 2 months and maximum period is 10 years.
The flat is fully furnished and renovated and equipped with air conditioning, dishwasher, microwave,
refrigerator, washing machine, LCD TV, etc.
You can use my furniture, or you can also use your own if you prefer. If you decide to use yours, you can
store my furniture in the large basement cellar.
Also, very important, the utilities (water, electricity,Internet, digital TV,) are included in the rent of 450,00
EUR. If you are interested in renting my apartment, please email me back.
Friendly greetings from the United Kingdom!
Berislav Ljubas
If you receive a similar e-mail after contacting a landlord and are not sure if it is a scam forward the e-mail
to the International Center and we will assist you.
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Agencies/ Online Agencies: Short or Long-Term Rental Option
Airbnb
Founded in August of 2008 and based in San Francisco, California, Airbnb is a trusted community
marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique accommodations around the world
online.
Find a location, contact the host, and book your room.
https://www.airbnb.com/?locale=en
Airbnb charges a 6-12% (of the rent for the entire stay) guest service fee every time a reservation is booked.
The exact percentage used for the guest service fee depends on the subtotal of the reservation. It's a
steady decline from 12% to 6% as the reservation amount increases, so guests can save money when
booking large reservations. If you are paying a monthly fee, the guest service fee will be spread across the
payments evenly.
More information about booking and payment/fees can be found on the airbnb website:
https://www.airbnb.com/help/question/51
So far we had several students who booked a room for their semester at MBS and we haven’t heard any
complaints yet.
FlatClub
FlatClub is an exclusive network of students & alumni of top business schools
for short-term renting, offering furnished accommodation in Munich and
worldwide. Go to http://flat-club.com/munichbs, register for free and find
rooms/flats from people you can trust.
FlatClub handles all the payments, so once you’ve entered in your details you can relax and start planning
your trip.
Your first installment will be transferred to the host 72 hours after you check-in, so if you’re unhappy when
you arrive you can have peace of mind knowing that you have time to contact FlatClub for a refund.
They still have your payment, so the refund process is quick and simple.
FlatClub’s service fees are already included in the prices that you see when you search for flats, so no
unhappy surprises after you’ve booked.
For more information visit the Help Center: http://help.flat-club.com/hc/en-us
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Nestpick
Relaunched in 2014 and based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, nestpick is an online rental
platform that enables anyone from anywhere in the world to rent accommodation from
credible providers. Their user friendly website and verification system makes renting a room,
studio or apartment possible with only a few clicks.
https://www.nestpick.com
Durations of stay are set according to the preferences of the accommodation provider. Out of experience,
durations of 3 months or longer will ensure the largest variety of accommodation on offer.
When booking accommodation, nestpick will ask you to authorize them to deduct a deposit and service fee
from your account. (Note: nestpick will not deduct any money from your account or credit card, until your
booking is accepted.)
Deposit: Is made up of one month’s rent. This will be transferred to the landlord 3 days after your move in
date, and refunded at the end of the tenancy period.
Service fee: 25% of one month’s rent (tax included) paid to nestpick for using their services.
As MBS is listed as a partner of nestpick you get a 10% discount on the service fee when using the voucher
code: NP-DE-MBS
For more detailed information visit: https://www.nestpick.com/faq/
If you have any questions, feel free to contact nestpick’s Happiness Team under info@nestpick.de. They are
here to put a smile on your face.
Mr. Lodge – min. of 3 months (Agent)
http://www.mrlodge.de/englisch/e_home.htm
(recommended by current MBS students)
Description of Properties: Mr. Lodge offers a broad selection of properties from well-furnished 1 room
apartments to exclusively furnished business suites.
If you are interested, you may set up an appointment to visit the place the next day.
Locations: Have a look at the website to see the wide range of offers.
You can filter by size, location or price; very detailed information
available about all the offers.
When to apply: As a property rental company, they have rentals
throughout the year.
How to apply: Contact Mr. Lodge
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Liz Frey & Company – min. of 1 month (Agent)
http://www.lizfrey-relocation.com/
Description of Properties: Liz Frey Munich and Company offers a wide range of furnished accommodation,
from the interim furnished studio apartment to a 1 or 2 bedroom flat. MBS students frequently rent
apartments through this agency.
Location: Rentals are usually located in Munich’s popular areas. To name
just a few, these areas are Schwabing, Haidhausen, Lehel, Isartor and
Glockenbachviertel which are about 15 minutes to MBS via public
transportation and about 10-15 minutes from the city center.
Equipment: Differs, depending on the rental property.
When to apply: As a property rental company, they have rentals
throughout the year.
How to apply: Contact Liz Frey directly
Have a look at the website to see the wide range of offers.
Studio: http://www.lizfrey-relocation.com/en/accommodation-offers/studios.html
1 Room: http://www.lizfrey-relocation.com/en/accommodation-offers/1-bedroom-flats.html
Apartments with 2 rooms: http://www.lizfrey-relocation.com/en/accommodation-offers/2-bedroomflats.html
More Rental Agencies
Rental agencies offer furnished apartments with flexible rental durations. Renters must pay a commission
equal to 1 ½ month’s rent depending on the duration of the rental period.
This alternative is especially popular for international guests seeking rental accommodation in Munich.
Acco Real
Dualastr. 7, 81827 Munich
Phone: +49 (0) 89 15883456
E-Mail: immo@accoreal.de
Website: http://www.accoreal.de/en/
City Mitwohnzentrale e.K.
Lämmerstr. 6, 80335 Munich
Phone: +49 (0) 89 592510
E-Mail: post@mitwohn.org
Website: www.elodge.de
Creo Living
Chiemgaustrasse 63/65, 81549 Munich
Phone. +49 (0) 89 - 699 01 43
Website: http://www.creo-living.de/
Concept Living Munich
Pfälzer-Wald-Str. 2, 81539 München
Phone: +49 (0) 89 660 089 10
E-Mail: info@concept-living-munich.de
Wesite: http://www.concept-living-munich.de/
HomeCompany München
Germaniastr. 20, 80802 Munich
Phone: +49 (0) 89 19445
E-Mail: muenchen@homecompany.de
Website: http://muenchen.homecompany.de/en/
Mr. Living
Fendstr. 6, 80802 Munich
Phone + 49 (0) 89 3303740
E-Mail: info@mrliving.de
Website: www.mwz-munich.de/
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Student Housing: Mostly Long Term Rental Options
CAMPUS VIVA – min. of 6-12 months
http://campusviva.de/?lng=en
Description of Property: Campus VIVA offers 346 single
apartments for students. The brand new studios come fully
furnished with private kitchen and bathroom.
Location: Baierbrunner Straße 44, 81379 Munich (Area is called
Obersendling).
Campus VIVA is conveniently located in Obersendling in the
beautiful south of Munich. Recreational areas and parks are not far from the facility as well is the river Isar.
The complex can be reached by public transport and is about 15 minutes away from MBS as well as
downtown Munich.
Bathroom
Fitted kitchen
Furnishing
Rent
Complete furnishing with shower, WC, large wash-basin and mirror
Complete with ceramic hob, refrigerator, sink, microwave, wastebin, wall-cupboards
Branded furniture complete with pull-out desk, chair, stool,
Bed: 100 x 200 cm, wardrobe, shelf, sideboard, complete lighting
from € 540,utility cost: heating, water, high-speed internet flat rate, cable TV
Including: your own cellar section, parking spaces for bicycles
Optional: underground parking space available to rent separately
Common areas:
• Stylish communal area, ca. 300 m² in size, with large terrace
• TV lounge
• Launderette
• Communal kitchen
• Hot-drink and cold-drink dispensing machines and snack dispensing machine
• Fitness area
When to apply: These apartments are very popular with students. We highly recommend that you apply as
soon as you received your letter of acceptance of Munich Business School.
Contact
CAMPUS VIVA
Baierbrunner Straße 44
81379 München
Phone: +49 0(89) 242280-31
Internet: http://campusviva.de/
E-Mail: info@campusviva.de
Rental Summary
Rental Period
Minimum of 6-12 months
6 months not always possible. Please ask!
Distance to MBS
Public Transportation 20 minutes to MBS
Size
About 21 m²
Rent /Month
540 €
Utilities
Usually no additional costs.
Car spaces and storage is extra
Deposit
3 month‘s rent
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Campus Viva Photos
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MUCcampus in Munich-Milbertshofen – min. of 6 months
http://www.muc-campus.de/ (Website in German only!)
Description of Property: The MUCcampus is
an apartment style house well suited for
students. The rooms are very nice, modern
and are furnished with the following: bed,
closet, desk, bookcase, chair, trash can. The
apartment complex can easily be reached by public transportation and is about 30 minutes away from MBS,
about 10 minutes to downtown Munich.
Location: Moosacher Straße 9, 80809 München (the area is called Milbertshofen)
Equipment: A small pantry style kitchen is included in each apartment with a fridge, a sink and 2 hot plates.
The bathroom has a toilet, sink and shower. The tenant has to bring his/her own bedding and bedclothes,
towels and dishes. The apartment complex has TV access. Internet access has to be arranged by the tenants
themselves and is not included in the rent.
In addition, the following communal facilities exist: cooking lounge for parties, TV lounge, sauna and a room
with washers and dryers.
When to apply: These apartments are very popular with students. We highly recommend that you apply as
soon as you received your letter of acceptance of Munich Business School.
How to apply: Students must complete a personal information form (available from the International
Center at MBS). Students must also open a bank account upon arrival to Germany, with direct debit
authorization of the monthly rent for Vegis-Immobilien. Direct debit is very common in Germany.
Note: If using Google Translator: Follow: Home > Halls of Residence - Apartment rental > Residence Munich
> Residence Munich-Milbertshofen. You might need to activate the translation on every new page.
Contact
Vegis-Immobilien
Studenten-Appartement-Anlage
MUCcampus in München
Moosacher Straße 9
80809 München
Phone: +49 (089) 55 96 96 – 25
Fax: +49 (089) 55 96 96 – 27
E-Mail: m.kirchbauer@asi-iv.de
E-Mails can be sent in English!
Rental Summary
Rental Period
Minimum of 6 months
Distance to MBS
By Public Transportation about 30 -40 minutes to
MBS
Size
One room:
20-28 m²
One and a half Rooms:
31-43 m²
Rent /Month
(in round terms)
500 - 600 €
650-800 €
Utilities
120 €
Deposit
3 months´ rent
Referral Fee
2 months´ rent
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MUCcampus Photos
Outside View
A Typical Room
Gym Area
Bathroom
Sauna
Community Room
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Youniq Student Housing – min. of 12 months
http://www.youniq.de/en/
Description of Property: Youniq has two apartment complexes. It offers
one-room accommodation, completely furnished.
Location:
1. Location: Berzeliusstraße 3, 80939 München (in the north of Munich)
2. Location: Schleißheimerstraße 323, 80809 München (in the north of
Munich)
The apartment complex where students live are both situated quite central
and easily to reach via public transportation. Both are about 30-40 minutes
away from MBS and about 15 minutes to downtown Munich.
Equipment: These apartments are modern and stylish apartments. They include:
 Highspeed Internet/ WiFi
 Ensuite rooms with a complete kitchen and an attractive bathroom
 Balcony: in some instances
 elevator available
 8-hour service by YOUNIQ Scout
 Lounge with reception, learning lounge with TV, fitness lounge, laundry lounge with washing
machines and tumble dryers; bicycle parking facilities; underground parking spaces
When to apply: We highly recommend that you apply as soon as you received your letter of acceptance of
Munich Business School. Apartments are booked out very fast.
How to apply: http://youniq.de/en/you-are-youniq-and-should-also-apply-your-lifestyle
The application form can be found on the website of each apartment complex.
YOUNIQ Information Form | Student »
Contact
Youniq Service GmbH
Niederlassung Leipzig
Augustusplatz 9
D-04109 Leipzig
Service Hotline: +49-800 4968647
Internet: www.youniq.de/en
E-Mail:
kontakt@youniq-service.de
Rental Summary
Rental Period
Minimum of 12 months
Distance to MBS
Public Transportation with U-Bahn. Duration ca.
40 min
Location
Berzeliusstraße 3
Schleißheimer Str. 323
Size
Single apartment
ca. 18 m² - 39 m²
Single apartment
ca. 16 m² - 26 m²
All-in Rent
From €579 to €878
From €548 to €872
Utilities
One-off admission fee €480 is charged upon
hand-over or the apartment
Deposit
3 months’ rent; depending on the size of your
room €1500 - €2400
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Youniq Student Housing Photos
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Campus Südseite – min. of 12 months
http://www.campus-suedseite.de/en
Description of Property: Campus Südseite is a privately operated student
youth hostel in Obersendling. The facility offers furnished apartments,
common rooms and other facilities. Campus Südseite is perfect for
meeting other students!
Location: Baierbrunner Str. 50, 81379 Munich (Area is called Obersendling).
Campus Südseite is conveniently located in Obersendling in the beautiful south of Munich. Recreational
areas and parks are not far from the facility as well is the river Isar. The complex can be reached by public
transport and is about 15 minutes away from MBS as well as downtown Munich.
Equipment: The apartments are simple but modern.
 rooms are furnished and equipped with private bathroom and kitchen
 Internet included
 balcony optional for some rooms
 washing machine & dryer available on every floor
 lounge area with TV and rooftop BBQ area available
 gym with modern equipment available
 optional storage rooms and underground parking available
When to apply: Book your room as soon as possible. We highly recommend that you apply as soon as you
received your letter of acceptance of Munich Business School. You can check on the website on vacant
rooms and dates.
How to apply: Send an email to Ms. Brigitte Klaus (info@campus-suedseite.de). Make sure you attach a
copy of your university registration, your sponsor’s proof of salary, yours and your sponsors ID cards and
the form about yourself, which is available on the homepage (http://www.campussuedseite.de/files/Selbstauskunft_CAMPUS_englisch.pdf)
Contact
Brigitte Klaus
Baierbrunner Straße 50
D-81379 München
Phone: +49 (0) 89- 15 701 661
Internet:
www.campus-suedseite.de/en
E-Mail: info@campus-suedseite.de
Rental Summary
Rental Period
Distance to MBS
Public Transportation with S-Bahn. Duration ca.
15 min
Size
19 m²
24 m²
27 m²
Rent /Month
595 €
682 €
734 €
Utilities
Usually no additional costs.
Storage and parking is extra charge.
Deposit
1.415 €
1.578 €
1.674 €
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Campus Südseite Photos
Example top view of an apartment
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Student Living Center – min. of 12 months
http://www.studentenwohnung-garching.de/
Description of Property: Student Living Center offers complete high-class
furnished apartments. There are five different apartment types which differ
in size and range from 27 m² up to 48 m² for two people.
Location:
1. Location SLC Student Living Center: Freisinger Landstraße 47, 85748 Garching (in the north of
Munich)
2. Location GLC Garching Living Center: Einsteinstraße 3, 85748 Garching (in the north of Munich)
The luxurious apartment complexes are both situated in the north of Munich. Both are about 45-50
minutes away from MBS and about 26 minutes to downtown Munich.
Equipment SLC :
 Furnished rooms with comfortable king-size-bed and built-in kitchen (fridge, microwave etc);
Bathroom; Telephone, Internet
 Balcony
 Common Space: Fitness area, big common kitchen, TV room with Sky, Table soccer and Billiard
room, outside Beachvolleyball field, outside barbecue area, outside swimming pool
Equipment GLC :
 21m² furnished rooms with comfortable bed and integrated sofa; built-in kitchen (fridge,
microwave etc), Bathroom, Telephone, Internet, LED-TV
 Balcony
 Common Space: Fitness area, big common kitchen, TV lounge with big flat screen with Sky, English
room with library, Cinema room, Billiard room, Fitness area, Basketball court on the roof and sauna
Munich Business School. Quickly booked out!
How to apply: Fill in a “Selbstauskunft” http://www.studentenwohnung-garching.de/dasangebot/mietvertrag/
(Form is only in German, please go and see a professional translator for help)
Contact
Youniq Service GmbH
Niederlassung Leipzig
Augustusplatz 9
D-04109 Leipzig
Service Hotline: +49-800 4968647
Internet: www.youniq.de/en
E-Mail: kontakt@youniq-service.de
Rental Summary
Rental Period
Distance to MBS
50 minutes
45 minutes
Name
SLC-Campus
GLC
Location
Freisinger Landstraße 47
Einsteinerstraße 3
Single apartment
ca. 22m² - 37 m²
Size
Double apartment
48 m²
Single apartment
ca. 21 m²
Rent without
electricity
From €555 (depending
on the size of your
apartment)
From €685 (depending
on the size of your
apartment)
Deposit
2 months’ rent; depending on the size of your room
€1000 - €1400
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For more pictures, please see the website:
http://www.studentenwohnung-garching.de/bilder-vom-slc-campus-und-glc/
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Uni Apart – min. 12 months, shorter on request
http://www.uniapart.de/en/Home
Description of Property: The student housing complexes include 72 fully furnished apartments with
different floor layouts. There is also a community room and an outside pavilion available as well as
underground parking spaces, which have to be paid separately.
Location:
 Schleissheimerstraße 330, 80809 Munich
 Zwillingstr. 4, 80807 Munich.
Uni Apart has two buildings which are only two streets apart. Both
apartment buildings are located in Milbertshofen. From there it is
about 20 min to the center and 25 to MBS with public
transportation. The subway stations for U2 and U3 are about 10
minutes away. The property is located between the “Olympiapark”
and the “Englischer Garten”. Both are huge park areas in the city of
Munich.
Equipment: Each room is fully furnished with a shower and kitchen. Also each room has access to
broadband internet and cable TV which is included in the rent. All residents have access to coin washing
machines and dryers. In the Zwillingstraße property there is additionally a fitness center available.
When to apply: Admission is on a rolling basis, but apply as soon as possible for free rooms.
How to apply: Go to http://www.uniapart.de/en/Buchungsanfrage and fill out the reservation inquiry.
They will get back to you with an offer.
Contact
Frau Christine Quilling
Uni Apart in Munich
Schleissheimer Straße 330
80809 München
Phone: +49 (0)89 765 851
Cell: +49 (0)162 868 9663
Fax: +49 (0)89 765 851
E-Mail: c.quilling@uniapart.de
E-Mails can be sent in English!
Rental Summary
Rental Period
Usually one year.
Short time is also available upon request.
Distance to MBS
Public transportation with the U2/ U3 about 25
minutes
Size
Starting at 21 m² / room
Rent /Month
Starting at € 585/ room
(Depends on size of the room).
Utilities
Included
Deposit
Usually 2 - 3 months´ rent
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Private Renting Options
Apartment Boschetsriederstraße Munich – min. of 6 months
Description of Property: The landlord, Mr. Max Kuebler-Wachendorff agreed to rent his 3 bedroom
apartment in the first instance to MBS students. He or his father is in constant contact with Munich
Business School.
Location:
Boschetsriederstraße 112 Munich (in the south of Munich)
The apartment is situated in Obersendling, the south of Munich, close to the U-Bahn and Bus Station
“Aidenbachstraße”. The apartment is 27 minutes away from MBS and about 12 minutes to downtown
Munich.
Equipment:
 The apartment was newly renovated in 2013
 3 furnished rooms with 5 beds
 2 bathrooms (one with shower, one with bathtub)
 Balcony (reachable through one of the rooms)
 New washing machine and dishwasher included
 Deep freeze in the basement
Munich Business School. Apartments are booked out very fast.
How to apply: Please contact Mr. Kuebler directly as he is acting on behalf of his son.
Contact
Dr. Hans Kuebler
Am Zehenstadel 1
D-82205 Gilching
Rental Summary
Rental Period
Minimum of 6 months
Distance to MBS
Public Transportation with U-Bahn.
Duration about 27 min.
Tel: +49-(0) 8105 5669
E-Mail: hk@etc-team.com
Owner:
Max Kuebler-Wachendorff
Tel: +49 (0) 1777 4116 170
E-Mail: k.wachendorff@gmx.de
Size and costs of
rooms
Deposit
Room 23 qm²
720€
per month
Room 14 qm²
580€
per month
Room 11 qm²
500€
per month
The prices for one room can only be guaranteed
if the apartment is fully rented. The price for the
whole apartment is: 1800€ per month
4000€ for the whole apartment
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Apartment Boschetsriederstraße Photos
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Additional Housing Options
Homestay
Find hosts and families who will accommodate you. Follow this link
http://www.homestaybooking.com/homestay-in-munchen
Rental Websites - English
Caution: please be aware of fraudulent listings which can be found on all sites!
These websites list rooms and apartments rented out by the owners or property managers. Rental periods
vary from few months to long term stays only.

Toytown Germany
http://www.toytowngermany.com/forum/index.php?showforum=28

Great Rentals
http://www.greatrentals.com/munich/s/10813/fa/find.squery

WG Gesucht (flatmates wanted) Affordable shared flats and apartments! Good search function. Search
by apartment size; move-in-date and/or city district.
http://www.wg-gesucht.de/en/

Homecompany
http://muenchen.homecompany.de/en/search-for-accommodation

WG Cast
www.wg-cast.de
Websites for Shared apartments
A few interesting links where you can find a room in a shared apartment.
www.easywg.de
www.studenten-wg.de
www.studenten-wohnungen.de
Studentenwerk München (Students‘ Union Munich)
The Studentenwerk München is also offering a platform for finding accommodation. Here is the link with
the contact information. If you want to check out the listings you have to apply for a username first and pay
the Students’ Union’s fee of 26€.
http://www.studentenwerk-muenchen.de/en/accommodation/housing-referral-service/apply-for-ausername/other-institutions-of-higher-education/
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Hotels, Bed & Breakfast, Youth Hostels
Please find below Youth hostels and B&B Places in Munich-City Center for short-term rent (some up to one
week, some up to one month). You can book a youth hostel or hotel for about 2 weeks prior to the start of
the semester in order to find the long-term accommodation. Always check if they have a policy about the
maximum stay at the Hotel, Pension, Youth Hostel prior to booking your accommodation.
Be careful in September because due to the Oktoberfest (starts last week of September), hostels are fully
booked and extremely expensive.
A&O City Hauptbahnhof
Bayerstr. 75, 80335 Munich
Phone: + 49 (0) 89 45 23575700
E-Mail: reception@aohostels.com
Website: www.aohostel.com
A&O München Hackerbrücke
Arnulfstr. 102, 80636 Munich
Phone: + 49 (0) 89 423595800
E-Mail: booking@aohostels.com
Website: www.aohostel.com
Boardinghaus Freising Wohnen auf Zeit
Bahnhofplatz 7b, 85354 Freising
Phone: +49 (0) 8161 4965771
E-Mail: info@boardinghaus-freising.de
Website: www.boardinghaus-freising.de
CVJM Jugendgästehaus
Landwehrstr. 13, 80336 Munich
Phone: + 49 (0) 89 5521410
E-Mail: info@cvjm-muenchen.org
Website: www.cvjm-muenchen.org
Easy Palace City Hostel
Mozartstr. 4, 80336 Munich
Phone: +49 (0) 89 5587970
Website: www.easypalace.com
ETAP Hotel München Garching
Daimlerstr. 3, 85748 Garching
Phone: +49 (0) 89 32709520
Website: www.accorhotels.com
Euro Youth Hotel Munich
Senefelderstr. 5, 80336 Munich
Phone: +49 (0) 89 59908811
E-Mail: info@euro-youth-hotel.de
Website: www.euro-youth-hotel.de
For you
Hirtenstr. 18, 80335 Munich
Phone: +49 (0) 89 5521660
E-Mail: info@the4you.de
Website: www.the4you.de
Gasthaus und Pension Jagerhof
Schleißheimer Straße 83, 85748 Garching
Phone: +49 (0) 89 3076850
E-Mail: info@jagerhof.de
Website: www.jagerhof.de
Haus International
Elisabethstr. 87, 80797 Munich
Phone +49 (0) 89 120060
E-Mail: info@haus-international.de
Website: www.haus-international.de
Hostel Munich
Senefelderstr. 1, 80336 Munich
Phone: + 49 (0) 89 59989180
E-Mail: office@wombats-munich.de
Website: www.wombats-hostels.com
Hotel-Pension Theresia-Regina
Luisenstr. 51, 80333 Munich
Phone: + 49 (0) 89 521250
E-Mail: info@hoteltheresia.de
Website: www.hoteltheresia.de
München-City Youth Hostel
Wendl-Dietrich-Str. 20, 80634 Munich
Phone: +49 (0) 89 20244490
E-Mail: muenchen-city@jugendherberge.de
Website: www.djh.de
München-Park Youth Hostel
Miesingstr. 4, 81379 Munich
Phone: + 49 (0) 89 78576770
E-Mail: muenchen-park@jugendherberge.de
Website: www.djh.de
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Guidelines for renting a room or apartment
Renting: What am I looking for?
A two bedrooms apartment with a living room and a dining room is called a „drei Zimmer“ (three-room)
apartment.
Bathrooms, WC‘s, kitchen and halls are not included in the number of rooms. Furnished apartments are
rare and will be far more expensive than an unfurnished apartment. Usually apartments in Germany are
unfurnished (no built in cupboards or wardrobes, no kitchen, no lighting fixtures)
Real Estate Agent Fees
If you hire a real estate agent to find an apartment, and the agent is successful, you will have to pay
commission fees. The fee is usually twice the amount of the rent before utilities.
Costs when Renting
Utilities
In most advertisements the indicated rent is „Kaltmiete“ (cold rent) = Rent without any services such as
heating or water. If renting an apartment don‘t forget to consider the „Nebenkosten“ (extra costs) = costs
for heating, warm water, cable, cleaning services (always check with the landlord what costs are included.
Electricity usually has to be paid extra).
Deposit
Landlords in Germany usually require tenants to pay a deposit before moving in to insure against possible
damages. The usual amount is 2-3 times the rent before utilities. Deposit is refundable when you move out
as long as you don‘t damage anything during your stay. (Please insist on a „handover
certificate“ (Übergabeprotokol) when vacating the room / apartment).
Cancellation Periods
Regardless of the terms and agreed lease period in your contract, the tenant has the right to terminate a
contract with a three-month notice period.
Please make sure that you don’t miss any deadlines. A good idea is to always talk to your landlord about
cancellation periods when moving in.
Rental Contract
•
Rental contracts (or subleasing contracts = Untermietvertrag) are very common in German.
•
Let someone check the rental agreement who speaks good German.
•
Samples can be found online.
Sample: http://www.hess-partner.de/newton/newton_tenancy_agreement.pdf
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Payment
If you rent an apartment you will need a German bank account as rents are paid
with a direct debiting scheme here in Germany.
If you move in an existing flat-share community “Wohngemeinschaft / WG” it may
depend on the other tenants, perhaps you are allowed to pay in cash.
It always depends on the landlord/ renting party how you have to pay.
Never forget to ask for a receipt if you pay in cash (rent, deposit)!
First and Last Day in the rented Apartment
It is always good to walk with the landlord/ or person who hands over the apartment/ room through the
apartment to make sure that there are no bigger damages. (Maybe make photos).
Always check the floor, lights, walls (marks, scratches, spots). If there are any when moving in make sure it
is noted on the “handover certificate” (Übergabeprotokol). Afterwards you and the landlord should both
sign and you keep one copy.
You will do the same when you move out. Never just drop the key and leave without anyone to check the
room with you. If you do, these are often the cases where your deposit will not be returned.
It is always a good idea to have someone with you when handing over the apartment/ room. At the
beginning as well as at the end (four eyes see more than two eyes).
Check the Move Out Cleaning List at the End.
Tenants’ Rights
Landlord is obligated to fix any defects (also depends on the overall sum; you might have to pay your own
equity ratio).
Therefore always contact your landlord if there are any defects or if you damaged something. Landlords
usually look for the cheapest way of fixing things.
Landlords must keep the building in livable condition. Should this not be the case, the tenant has the right
to withhold part of the rent according to the damage‘s impact on his/her quality of living. Whether this
amount is appropriate is often legally settled by an attorney.
Tenants’ Duties
It is the tenant‘s responsibility to leave the apartment/room in the same state as when he/she moved in.
Damages caused by the tenant due to negligence, improper heating, and ventilation must be paid by the
tenant and might be deducted from the deposit.
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Tenants’ Behavior
Ventilation/ Heating
Improper ventilation and heating can cause major damage, such as moldy wallpaper which can easily go
undetected. It is strongly recommended to open all windows at least once a day for about 3 minutes to air
the room; even in winter. This allows the humid air inside to be exchanged for fresh, dry air from outside
Heating Costs
In order to save on heating costs it is advisable to turn down the heating at night. Especially when you leave
the apartment for a couple of days, you should not leave the heating turned fully up. Instead you should
adjust the heating to maintain a minimum temperature of 15°C. When you return, it should take less than
an hour for the rooms to heat up again.
Drying and Laundry
If the building you are living in does not have a separate room for drying laundry (usually in the cellar), you
will have to dry laundry in your apartment. The room you use for drying must be aired out regularly and the
temperature should be at least 20°C. If you do not ventilate or heat the room properly, you risk the
development of moldy wallpaper which can result in high costs for renovation. These costs might be
deducted from your deposit. If your bathroom has no windows, be sure to turn on the ventilator regularly
and keep the door open to allow the circulation of air.
Cooking
If your kitchen is not equipped with a ventilator, you need to take special care to allow for airflow while
cooking. We recommend closing the kitchen door, using lids on your pots, and opening the kitchen
windows after cooking to allow fumes and smells to leave the kitchen. In certain instances there are also
regulations about how often you are allowed to have a barbecue since the smell of charcoal and roasting
meat could disturb the neighbors.
Saving Electricity
Remember to turn off electrical appliances when you are not in. If possible use energy efficient lighting.
Sorting of Trash and Waste
In Germany, there are strict laws and general standards for recycling and trash sorting. Each house provides
facilities for different kinds of trash to varying extents. As a rule, paper, glass, tins, problematic waste
(batteries and medicine for example), and biodegradable food leftovers should not go in the general black
container.
More information can be found here:
Source:
http://www.howtogermany.com/pages/recycling.html
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Noise
The general rule in Germany is no noise after 10 pm and before 7 am. This
includes loud music, using loud home gadgets like drills and mixers, hosting many
guests or celebrating in open air etc. On the occasion that you have a party, please
inform your neighbors in person and send them a small notice. This is considered
polite.
Maintenance
Some houses require the tenants to do housekeeping duties, like sweeping the staircases or shoveling the
snow in winter. Normally, these duties are shared by the tenants living in the building and your turn might
come just once a month. Please check with your landlord about the regulations in your building. If you
don‘t fulfill your duty in snow-shoveling, for example, you will be liable if somebody slips and gets hurt.
Moreover, your landlord expects you to clean your apartment regularly. This is a prerequisite for leaving
your apartment in the same state as when you moved in. Vacuuming the carpets as well as cleaning the
windows, tiling, bathtubs, toilets, kitchen surfaces, floors and wiping dust from your furniture will also be
expected from single male persons.
If you do not have experience in cleaning please ask either the International Center or your landlord for
information.
Move Out Cleaning Checklist
Empty all rooms
Vacuum and sweep the floors
Clean all cabinets don’t leave anything in there.
Kitchen cupboards emptied and cleaned
Clean all appliances (e.g. fridge, stove, microwave) inside, outside & on top
Remove all garbage
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Where can I buy used and/or new furnishing?
There are a few websites (German) where people sell or give away for free furniture that they don’t need
anymore. Please find below the most important ones:
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


http://kleinanzeigen.ebay.de/anzeigen/stadt/muenchen/
http://www.quoka.de/
http://www.markt.de/muenchen/
http://kleinanzeigen.meinestadt.de/muenchen
The following website is especially from students for students
 http://www.studenteninserate.de/moebel-einrichtung/muenchen.d/
If you prefer buying new furniture you should go to one of many home furnishing centers we have in
Munich.
 Mömax München
Maria-Probst-Str. 18, 80939 München
Website: www.moemax.de/cms/frontpage
 Möbel Höffner
Ludwig-Koch-Str. 3, 81249 München
Website: www.hoeffner.de/muenchen-freiham
 Dänisches Bettenlager
Maria-Probst-Straße 18, 80939 München
Website: www.daenischesbettenlager.de/
 POCO Domäne Einrichtungsmarkt
Birthälmer Straße 7, 81829 München
Website: www.poco.de/
 IKEA
Brunnthalerstraße 1, 82024 Taufkirchen
Website: www.ikea.com/de/de/store/muenchen_brunnthal


Heisenbergstraße 14, 85386 Eching
Website: www.ikea.com/de/de/store/muenchen_eching
Roller Möbelhaus
Liebigstraße 4, 85386 Eching, 08165/92470
Website: www.roller.de/
Segmüller
Heimstettener Straße 10, 85599 Parsdorf, 089 900 53 0
Website: www.segmueller.de
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Disclaimer: This Guide is only a collection of information and contains links to third party websites. The content of these websites is not under our control, we therefore cannot assume any
liability!
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Disclaimer: This Guide is only a collection of information and contains links to third party websites. The content of these websites is not under our control, we therefore cannot assume any
liability!
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