Jena, 15.04.2026. The Thüringer Landesamt für Statistik has published new data from the Census 2022. For Jena, a massive range in rental prices is evident, which, depending on the location, amounts to between 5 and 14 euros.
- Topic: Average rental prices in the neighborhood
- Source: Data from Census 2022 (Thüringer Landesamt für Statistik)
- Price range Jena: 5 to 14 euros
- Availability: Available online via the State Office
New tool for the housing market
Anyone who has ever been curious about the rents paid in their immediate surroundings now has a useful tool at hand. The online provision of the extensive 2022 Census data by the Thüringer Landesamt für Statistik creates more transparency in the often strained Jena housing market.
The figures illustrate the significant spread of living costs within the city limits. While very favorable conditions starting from 5 euros still exist in some areas of the city, other quarters command prices of up to 14 euros. The published data serves both tenants for orientation and owners for market assessment.
Background: The Jena housing market
Due to its large university and strong high-tech industry, Jena is traditionally considered one of the most expensive residential cities in Thüringen. However, rental prices per square meter vary greatly depending on the district and construction type.
The large-scale residential areas such as Lobeda-West, Lobeda-Ost and Winzerla, which were built in the 1970s and 1980s, often still offer the most affordable and stable housing in the city through large local housing cooperatives. Rents at the lower end of the scale are most likely to be found here.
In contrast, historically grown and very popular locations such as the Damenviertel, the city center or the exclusive hillside locations at the Kernberge drive the average price significantly upwards. Especially for new rentals after core renovations or in modern new construction projects, the upper mark of 14 euros is regularly reached.
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