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Graz

Austria

Graz is a major university destination in Austria. Compare housing, campus access, public transport and contract conditions on the exact address before committing.

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Safety 87/100
Affordability 65/100
Student-friendly 97/100
Nightlife 79/100
Transport 88/100

Last reviewed: 2026-08-26. Rent, scores and commute notes are indicative and should be verified before real decisions.

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Neighborhood ranking

Best neighborhoods for students

  1. Geidorf 101/100
  2. Innere Stadt–Lend 97/100
  3. St. Leonhard 97/100
  4. Eggenberg 97/100

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

  1. Innere Stadt–Lend 97/100
  2. Geidorf 101/100
  3. St. Leonhard 97/100
  4. Eggenberg 97/100

Best neighborhoods for quiet living

  1. Geidorf 101/100
  2. St. Leonhard 97/100
  3. Eggenberg 97/100
  4. Innere Stadt–Lend 97/100

Best neighborhoods for low rent

  1. Eggenberg 440 EUR
  2. St. Leonhard 500 EUR
  3. Geidorf 510 EUR
  4. Innere Stadt–Lend 560 EUR

Best neighborhoods for safety

  1. Eggenberg 97/100
  2. Geidorf 101/100
  3. St. Leonhard 97/100
  4. Innere Stadt–Lend 97/100

Neighborhood cards

Where to live in Graz

Geidorf

Student hub

Geidorf is a practical area to compare for campus access, daily services and public transport.

Room
510 EUR
Studio
826 EUR
Apartment
1,173 EUR
Safety 87 Student-friendly 101 Nightlife 61 Commute 88
Pros
  • student-friendly: 101/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 510 EUR.
  • Useful for University of Graz.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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Innere Stadt–Lend

Nightlife

Innere Stadt–Lend is a practical area to compare for campus access, daily services and public transport.

Room
560 EUR
Studio
907 EUR
Apartment
1,288 EUR
Safety 84 Student-friendly 97 Nightlife 79 Commute 88
Pros
  • student-friendly: 97/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 560 EUR.
  • Useful for University of Graz.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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St. Leonhard

Student hub

St. Leonhard is a practical area to compare for campus access, daily services and public transport.

Room
500 EUR
Studio
810 EUR
Apartment
1,150 EUR
Safety 87 Student-friendly 97 Nightlife 61 Commute 88
Pros
  • student-friendly: 97/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 500 EUR.
  • Useful for TU Graz.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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Eggenberg

Lower rent

Eggenberg is a practical area to compare for campus access, daily services and public transport.

Room
440 EUR
Studio
713 EUR
Apartment
1,012 EUR
Safety 90 Student-friendly 97 Nightlife 61 Commute 88
Pros
  • student-friendly: 97/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 440 EUR.
  • Useful for FH Joanneum.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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Study

Major universities in Graz

University of Graz

Università pubblica

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HumanitiesLawScienceBusiness
Nearest neighborhoods
Innere Stadt–LendGeidorf
Commute from top areas
  • Innere Stadt–Lend10–35 min
  • Geidorf10–35 min

Rent analysis

Average rent by neighborhood

Indicative monthly asking levels for rooms, studios and apartments.

Innere Stadt–Lend
560 EUR
Geidorf
510 EUR
St. Leonhard
500 EUR
Eggenberg
440 EUR
Neighborhood cardsRoomStudioApartment
Innere Stadt–Lend560 EUR907 EUR1,288 EUR
Geidorf510 EUR826 EUR1,173 EUR
St. Leonhard500 EUR810 EUR1,150 EUR
Eggenberg440 EUR713 EUR1,012 EUR

Cheapest: Eggenberg, St. Leonhard, Geidorf

Mid-range: Eggenberg, St. Leonhard, Geidorf

Premium: Innere Stadt–Lend, Geidorf, St. Leonhard

Safety

Safety notes

Safer neighborhoods

Geidorf, St. Leonhard, Eggenberg

Areas to be careful with

nodi di trasporto affollati e aree nightlife a tarda ora, strade isolate e rientri dopo l’ultimo servizio

  • Risk varies by street and time; housing fraud is a common arrival risk.

Student perspective: Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.

Nightlife

Where to go out

Innere Stadt–Lend

food, events and social life

Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.

Geidorf

food, events and social life

Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.

Transport

Getting around Graz

Use the official operator linked below for routes, fares, student eligibility and last services; products from different operators may not be interchangeable.

Metro S-Bahn Steiermark
Tram / busTram e bus coprono i principali campus.
TrainTransport data under review
Pass info Verify the current student product, age or residence conditions and the required proof directly with the operator.
WalkabilityTransport data under review
Bike-friendlinessTransport data under review

Transport sources Holding Graz

Cost of living

Monthly budget estimate

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Spending items

Food Data under review
Transport Data under review
Utilities Data under review
Coffee / bars Data under review

Figures are not published until they are checked and linked to a source.

Decision guide

Pros and cons of living in Graz

5 strengths

  1. Use the official operator linked below for routes, fares, student eligibility and last services; products from different operators may not be interchangeable.
  2. University of Graz: poli di studio rilevanti per la città.
  3. Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.
  4. Casa, distanza dal campus e consumi sono le variabili che incidono di più; le cifre non sono preventivi garantiti.
  5. Innere Stadt–Lend, Geidorf, St. Leonhard sono tra le zone analizzate nella guida.

5 drawbacks

  1. Risk varies by street and time; housing fraud is a common arrival risk.
  2. Fast-changing availability
  3. Rent, scores and commute notes are indicative and should be verified before real decisions.

FAQ

Questions about moving to Graz

Which area is best for a student?

Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.

How much should I budget for a room?

Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.

Does the map show every official boundary?

No. It shows validated real areas useful for orientation; the map note states the source and coverage limits.