Housing

Get in touch with the person offering the flatshare. Keep in mind that there is a shortage of affordable housing, so landlords and potential flatmates have a large number of candidates to choose from. It’s not advisable to simply apply by expressing desperation and asking for their help. While you may be in urgent need of accommodation, future flatmates are looking for someone to share their living space and part of their life with – not just to assist someone in need.

Write a personal introduction that includes details such as:

• General information: your name, age, your studies or job, and whether you already live in Germany or are planning to move from abroad.
• What you enjoy doing (hobbies, weekly activities, travelling, etc.).
• How you would describe yourself (your character, social life, etc.).
• Whether you have ever lived in a shared flat (WG).
• What is important to you when it comes to living together.

Pro tip: Refer to specific details from the flat advertisement to show your interest in the flatshare. For example, if the ad mentions activities like cooking together, going out, or parties, express interest in these activities. If they are seeking a flatmate who will actively engage and potentially become a friend, tailor your message to reflect that.

Hello (names of the flatmates),

My name is (…) and I am (…) years old. I’m planning to move to Rosenheim soon for my studies in (…), and I’m really looking forward to exploring the city with my future flatmates. I came across your advert and felt compelled to get in touch.

In my spare time, I enjoy (...). I’d describe myself as (...) I’ve never lived in a shared flat before, but I’m excited to give it a try and make new friends. I would love to foster a positive atmosphere in the flat. Perhaps we could cook together occasionally or organise a movie night (...). I’m keen to meet new people, and maybe someone could show me around the city.

In your ad, you mentioned that you all enjoy (…). I’d love to join in with that!

I’d be delighted to get to know you all. Feel free to contact me anytime via (email/Whatsapp/etc.).

Wishing you a lovely day,

(Your name)

For short-term stays: Wombat's City Hostels Munich
Overview and booking: Hostels in Munich

A recommended online portal among students to find a shared flat is WG-Gesucht.de.

Traunstein Tourist Information provides information about hotels, guesthouses and holiday flats in Traunstein.

The Traunstein Housing Association  (Wohnungsbau GmbH des Landkreis Traunstein) offers student accommodation in Ruhpolding, near Traunstein. The flats are available in the categories Basic, Comfort, Premium, and Luxury. Please directly contact icc-ruhpolding@traunstein.bayern if you are interested, or if you want more information.

Numerous newly built apartments are available from October 2025:

Traunstein, Herzog-Friedrich-Str.

Wohnungsbau GmbH will be renting out single rooms and 3-bed shared flats in Traunstein, Herzog-Friedrich-Str. 6b (in the immediate vicinity of the train station) from 15.10.2025.

→ exposés

If you are interested, please send an email to wobau@traunstein.bayern

Traunstein, Lerchenweg

Ruperti Verwaltung will be renting furnished 1-room apartments in the newly built “Ruperti Study Living” in Lerchenweg in Traunstein from August 2025. Information and contact details can be found at:

https://rupertiverwaltung.de/study-living/

The Munich Student Union  has two halls of residence in Rosenheim with a total of 345 accommodations, of which 89 are apartments, 120 are flat shares and 130 are twin rooms. The student union also provides the infrastructure for leisure activities and social get-togethers.

Information on rental prices and waiting periods are found at: www.studentenwerk-muenchen.de/en/accommodation/
--> waiting periods of up to 4 semesters! 

For general questions about student accomodation: Service Desk / Online Application.

Information on Munich Student Union’s halls of residence in Rosenheim are found at:

• Hall of Residence Marienberger Straße (Rosenheim I)
• Hall of Residence Westerndorfer Straße (Rosenheim II)
• Tips for Living in a dormitory
• Checklist for New Arrivals

Information on how to apply can be found at:
http://www.studentenwerk-muenchen.de/en/accommodation/application/

Please note that you can apply with your admission letter as well.

Applying for the winter semester is possible from the 15th of May in the year that your studies begin and for the summer semester from the 15th of November the year before your studies begin. 

The enrolment certificate as to be uploaded by 1 November for the winter semester and 1 May for the summer semester.

For exchange students from partner universities
For international exchange students, there is a limited number of rooms available in Rosenheim. These rooms are allocated first-come-first-served. If exchange students apply for one or two semesters in Rosenheim, they can also apply for a room in the student dormitories.

IMPORTANT! Confirmation of your room reservation
When you are assigned a room, you will receive a offer around 8 weeks before the start of your studies. This normally happens via email from the Munich Student Union. You have to confirm the reservation immediately afterwards.

Rental agreements for one semester (6 months)
The rental agreement is valid from the beginning of September until the end of February (in the winter semester) and from the beginning of March until the end of August (in the summer semester). The agreement cannot be terminated. You will not receive a refund if you arrive later or leave earlier.

A deposit of around €300 must be paid at the start of the rental period. Munich Student Union will debit the first rent payment and deposit directly from your account. You will need a German bank account for this purpose.

IMPORTANT! Please remember that you can only pick up your room key and rental agreement during halls of residence offices opening hours.

Administrative Office Rosenheim:

Phone: +49 8031 805 2274
Email: wohnen-team6@stwm.de

Opening hours
personally in room A 3.03 and by phone
Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Opening hours – by phone:
Monday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Postal address:
Studierendenwerk München Oberbayern
Abteilung Wohnen
Sachbearbeitung Verwaltung
Hochschulstraße 1, room A 3.03
83024 Rosenheim

Private partners and landlords offer apartments, mostly single apartments near campus.

Besides the following adresses you should also have a look at our helpful links at the bottom of the page (sometimes you can find available student rooms or apartments on platforms such as "WG Gesucht" or "ebay Kleinanzeigen"!)

CAMPUS-RO

This new student accommodation offers over 200 apartments, along with communal spaces designed for socialising and living as a community. For more information, please visit the CAMPUS-RO website.
Contacts:  lena@campus-ro.de and lisa@campus-ro.de

Are you looking for accommodation during your studies in Rosenheim? You can easily join the waiting list here! Simply click the link, select your preferred room type, then click “Submit inquiry.” When applying, please do not fill in the Rent Card—instead, scroll down and submit a short application (Kurzbewerbung). Complete your details and finalise by clicking the “Submit” button. If rooms are available, we will contact you before the semester starts. You can find detailed information about each room type by clicking the ‘view exposé’ button.

Lokhöfe 4 Students

Lokhöfe 4 Students in Eduard-Rüber-Straße is part of a newly developed urban quarter near the city center. Due to its convenient location close to the train station, the apartments are suitable for students who travel a lot - whether to the surrounding cities or the mountains. Discover vacancies on the website of Alpina Immowelten.  

St. Sebastian Student Residence in Rosenheim

The new St. Sebastian student residence at Kapuzinerweg 4, within walking distance of the TH Rosenheim, offers students a total of 60 places. The single rooms are approx. 21m² in size and have their own shower room with toilets. 

For more information, please visit the dormitory's website or contact wohnheim-st-sebastian@eomuc.de.

SSZ Centre in Rosenheim
The SSZ residence comprises two shared flats (3 persons) and two single flats. It is located in the middle of a quiet housing area close to the Innspitz.
Further information about the student centre can be found here (in Geman).

Yabeo Apartment Rosenheim

Yabeo rents individual apartments. You find different studios and their pricing.  Students may contact the management by email to info@apartment-rosenheim.de. Please prepare a CV, self-disclosure and a proof of income (3 months).

Amilia Immobilien GmbH rents rooms and apartments in the city centre (Kaiserstr.) - the rooms can be booked by month, week or day. There is also the possibility to rent double rooms and apartments for two persons.

Please contact the Boarding House directly to book the rooms.

Contact
Mrs. Katharina Bartulovic
Phone: 00498031 18 87-3
E-Mail: katharina.bartulovic@mcdonalds-heinritzi.de

Prices starting at 910€ / month.

• B&B Hotel Rosenheim
• Touristinfo Rosenheim
• List of hotels in Rosenheim (download brochure)
• Hotels in greater Rosenheim area: www.chiemsee-alpenland.de/
• Private apartments / vacation rentals: airbnb in Rosenheim

The city of Burghausen offers more than 200 housing units in three student dorms:

• Studentenwohnheim Burghausen Neustadt, Berliner Platz 3
• Studentenwohnungen Burghausen Altstadt, Stadtplatz 58a
• Studentenwohnheim Burghausen Neustadt, Dorfnerweg 14

For details, please contact Campus Burghausen GmbH. Here you will also get a list of private offers and guesthouses in Burghausen.

Mr Alexander Audinger

Phone: +49 (0) 8677 96769-13

Email: a.audinger@burghausen.com

A recommended online portal among students to find a shared flat is WG-Gesucht.de.

Burghausen Tourist Information provides information about hotels, guesthouses and holiday flats in Burghausen.

Website Youth Hostel Burghausen (in German)
Kapuzinergasse 235
84489  Burghausen 
Tel.  08677 8817910
burghausen@jugendherberge.de

Students find private housing offers in Mühldorf on the website of Munich Student Union. A recommended online portal among students is also WG-Gesucht.de.

The town of Mühldorf am Inn presents hotels and guesthouses on its website (in German).