Temporary apartments in Essen Stadtmitte

Furnished apartments and flats in Essen Stadtmitte

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5 recommended apartments in Essen Stadtmitte

Ferienwohnung · From 45 € per day · Monthly rent €: 1200 €

Central apartment in Essen City for up to 5 people, with a bedroom and a large sofa bed. Soundproof windows, modern renovation, and...

Max. Anzahl Personen 5   Wohnfläche in qm 52   Bewertungen mit Noten 1.3 (6)  WLAN vorhanden | Wifi available  Pets allowed  

Apartment · From 40 € per day · Monthly rent €: 1200 €

Bright apartment in Essen City with a terrace and garden view. Sleeps up to 3 people, with a Murphy bed and a studio couch. Quiet location on the 2nd floor, modern...

Max. Anzahl Personen 3   Wohnfläche in qm 40   Bewertungen mit Noten 1.3 (7)  WLAN vorhanden | Wifi available  Pets allowed  

Ferienwohnung · From 45 € per day · Monthly rent €: 1100 €

Central 2-room apartment in Essen near Berliner Platz, for up to 4 people. Flexible furnishings, with sofa bed, blackout blinds, and soundproofing.


Max. Anzahl Personen 4   Wohnfläche in qm 50   Bewertungen mit Noten 1.3 (12)  WLAN vorhanden | Wifi available  Pets allowed  

Ferienwohnung · From 55 € per day · Monthly rent €: 1650 €

Modern 49 m² ground floor apartment in Essen City Hauptbahnhof for up to 4 people. Includes a bedroom, sofa bed, cable TV, washing machine, and kitchen. ...

Max. Anzahl Personen 4   Wohnfläche in qm 49   Bewertungen mit Noten 0 (0)  WLAN vorhanden | Wifi available  Pets allowed  

Ferienwohnung · From 45 € per day · Monthly rent €: 1200 €

Modern 3-room apartment near Limbecker Platz, subway, university, and trade fair. Fully equipped with kitchen, Wi-Fi TV, washing machine, and...

Max. Anzahl Personen 4   Wohnfläche in qm 55   Bewertungen mit Noten 0 (0)  WLAN vorhanden | Wifi available  Pets allowed  

Information on Temporary housing in Essen Stadtmitte

Temporary Accommodation in Essen

As a centrally located major city in the Ruhr region, Essen is an important location for furnished temporary accommodation. The city is particularly suitable for business travelers, project staff, and professionals who work flexibly in the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region.

With approximately 580,000 inhabitants, Essen is one of the largest cities in North Rhine-Westphalia and has developed from a traditional industrial center into a modern business and service hub. Companies in the energy, trade, and service sectors shape the economic structure today and ensure a continuous demand for furnished apartments and temporary accommodation.

Thanks to its central location in the Ruhr region and excellent transport connections, Essen is an ideal starting point for business assignments in surrounding cities such as Düsseldorf, Dortmund, or Bochum. At the same time, the city offers good infrastructure, short distances, and diverse residential areas.

The combination of economic importance, central location, and functional living environment makes Essen particularly suitable for stays of several weeks or months for business purposes.

Insights from the Alloggia listings Essen

Daily prices are currently between €38 to €180. On average, the daily price is around €84.

The listed accommodations have an average living space of around 54 m².

Among the most common types of accommodation are "Ferienwohnung" and "Apartment".

The apartments particularly often include WLAN, a kitchen, TV, a balcony.

This information is based on the listings currently published on Alloggia.

Popular Neighborhoods in Essen

For temporary accommodation, Rüttenscheid, Essen city center, and Frohnhausen are particularly popular due to their excellent infrastructure, short commutes, and central location within the Ruhr region.

Rüttenscheid is one of the most sought-after residential areas in Essen, offering excellent transport links and numerous shopping and service options. Its proximity to the Essen Trade Fair and major employers makes it especially attractive for business travelers and project staff.

Essen city center is ideal for those who prefer a central location and short commutes to transport hubs, offices, and shopping. Its direct access to the main train station makes it perfect for flexible assignments throughout the region.

Monthly rental prices for furnished short-term apartments vary sometimes significantly depending on location and amenities:
Borbeck ca. 912 € – 2.800 € / p.M.
Rüttenscheid-Bergerhausen ca. 1.050 € – 2.550 € / p.M.
Stadtmitte ca. 1.100 € – 1.650 € / p.M.
Werden-Kettwig-Bredeney ca. 1.080 € – 1.150 € / p.M.

Key locations

For business & project work
🏭 Aldi Nord und Aldi Süd
Aldi Nord and Aldi Süd are among the best-known retail companies in Europe. Their locations in Essen employ numerous skilled workers in retail, logistics, and administration.
🏭 Brenntag AG
Brenntag is one of the world's leading chemical distributors. Its headquarters regularly attracts specialists, business partners, and project staff to Essen.
🏭 Deichmann SE
Deichmann is Europe's largest shoe retailer. Its headquarters in Essen plays a central role in administration, logistics, and corporate management.
🏭 E.ON SE
E.ON is one of the largest energy companies in Europe. Its headquarters in Essen employs numerous specialists in energy, technology, and management.
🏭 ETEC
The Essen Technology and Development Center supports innovative companies and start-ups. The location strengthens the economic development of the region.
🏭 Evonik AG
Evonik is one of the world's leading specialty chemicals companies. Its headquarters make Essen a significant location for the chemical industry.
🏭 Funke Mediengruppe
The Funke Media Group is one of the largest media companies in Germany. Its headquarters in Essen employs specialists in media, journalism, and digitalization.
🏭 Hochtief AG
Hochtief is one of the largest construction and infrastructure companies in Europe. Its headquarters employs specialists in planning, construction, and project management.
🏭 Open Grid Europe
Open Grid Europe operates Germany's largest long-distance gas network. The company headquarters employs numerous specialists in energy and infrastructure.
🏭 Ruhrverband
The Ruhrverband manages water resources in the Ruhr region. The organization plays a central role in the region's supply and infrastructure.
🏭 RWE Zentrale
RWE is one of the largest energy companies in Europe. Its headquarters make Essen a significant center of the energy industry.
🏭 STEAG
STEAG has been active in the energy sector for decades and employs specialists in technology, energy supply and infrastructure.
🏭 thyssenkrupp Quartier
The thyssenkrupp Quarter is the corporate headquarters of one of Germany's best-known industrial companies. The site shapes Essen's modern economic landscape.
🏭 TK Elevator
TK Elevator is one of the largest manufacturers and service providers of elevator systems
🏛️ Messe
Messe Essen is one of Germany's leading trade fair venues. International trade fairs regularly bring visitors and exhibitors to the city.
🚚 Hauptbahnhof
Essen Central Station is one of the most important transport hubs in the Ruhr region. Numerous cities in the region are directly accessible.
For patients & medical stays
🏥 Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus Rüttenscheid
The Alfried Krupp Hospital is one of the most important medical institutions in the region. Patients, relatives, and professionals shape the environment of the site.
🏥 Elisabeth-Krankenhaus
The Elisabeth Hospital is one of the city's most traditional hospitals. It provides care for patients from Essen and the entire Ruhr region.
🏥 Evang. Huyssens-Stiftung Kliniken
The Evangelical Huyssens Foundation is a hospital in the Essen district of Huttrop and the academic teaching hospital of the University of Duisburg-Essen
🏥 Knappschaftskrankenhaus
The Knappschaftskrankenhaus is an important medical facility in the Ruhr area. It provides care for patients from Essen and the surrounding cities.
🏥 Ruhrlandklinik Tüschener Weg
The Ruhrland Clinic is one of the leading institutions for pulmonary medicine in Germany. Patients and specialists from all over Germany come to Essen.
🏥 Uniklinikum
The University Hospital Essen is one of the largest medical institutions in Germany. Research, teaching, and patient care are key aspects of the location.
For study & education
🎓 Universität
The University of Duisburg-Essen is one of the largest universities in Germany. Students, researchers, and international scholars shape campus life.
For tourism & leisure
Grugahalle
The Grugahalle is a major venue for concerts, congresses, and large events. Numerous guests visit the hall every year.
Rathaus Essen
Today's Essen Town Hall has been the seat of Essen's city administration since 1979 and is located in the city center of Essen

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What does temporary accommodation mean?

"Temporary housing" refers to the use of a fully furnished flat or apartment for a limited period of time.

The accommodations are generally ready for immediate occupancy and include a kitchen, a bathroom, Wi-Fi, and other key amenities.

Typical options include furnished apartments, business apartments, serviced apartments, boarding houses, and apartment hotels.

Amenities, services, and price points vary depending on the provider and the type of accommodation.

Who is temporary accommodation suitable for?

Temporary housing is suitable for a wide range of target groups. Typical users include:

  • Companies and project staff
  • Insurance companies and property management firms
  • Patients and accompanying persons
  • Private individuals during a move or renovation
  • Installers, technicians, and project teams
  • Those affected by water damage or renovation work
How does booking a furnished apartment work?

Finding a short-term rental is straightforward:

  • Select a city
  • Set move-in and move-out dates
  • Specify the number of people
  • Compare suitable apartments and send an inquiry or book

If no suitable accommodation is available, you can often send a search request to landlords in your desired city.

Advantages of furnished apartments for temporary stays

Furnished apartments offer a flexible alternative to hotels or traditional rental apartments.

Typical benefits include:

  • flexible rental periods
  • fully equipped apartments
  • more space than in a hotel
  • suitable for both business and leisure stays
  • centralized processing for companies or insurance providers