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Vienna

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Vienna 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 86/100
Affordability 54/100
Student-friendly 97/100
Nightlife 89/100
Transport 98/100

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. Alsergrund 101/100
  2. Innere Stadt–Neubau 97/100
  3. Favoriten 97/100
  4. Donaustadt 97/100

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

  1. Innere Stadt–Neubau 97/100
  2. Alsergrund 101/100
  3. Favoriten 97/100
  4. Donaustadt 97/100

Best neighborhoods for quiet living

  1. Alsergrund 101/100
  2. Favoriten 97/100
  3. Donaustadt 97/100
  4. Innere Stadt–Neubau 97/100

Best neighborhoods for low rent

  1. Favoriten 520 EUR
  2. Donaustadt 540 EUR
  3. Alsergrund 650 EUR
  4. Innere Stadt–Neubau 720 EUR

Best neighborhoods for safety

  1. Donaustadt 97/100
  2. Alsergrund 101/100
  3. Favoriten 97/100
  4. Innere Stadt–Neubau 97/100

Neighborhood cards

Where to live in Vienna

Alsergrund

Student hub

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

Room
650 EUR
Studio
1,053 EUR
Apartment
1,495 EUR
Safety 86 Student-friendly 101 Nightlife 71 Commute 98
Pros
  • student-friendly: 101/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 650 EUR.
  • Useful for University of Vienna.
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–Neubau

Nightlife

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

Room
720 EUR
Studio
1,166 EUR
Apartment
1,656 EUR
Safety 83 Student-friendly 97 Nightlife 89 Commute 98
Pros
  • transport: 98/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 720 EUR.
  • Useful for University of Vienna.
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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Favoriten

Lower rent

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

Room
520 EUR
Studio
842 EUR
Apartment
1,196 EUR
Safety 86 Student-friendly 97 Nightlife 71 Commute 98
Pros
  • transport: 98/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 520 EUR.
  • Useful for TU Wien via metro.
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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Donaustadt

Quiet

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

Room
540 EUR
Studio
875 EUR
Apartment
1,242 EUR
Safety 89 Student-friendly 97 Nightlife 71 Commute 98
Pros
  • transport: 98/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 540 EUR.
  • Useful for WU Vienna via metro.
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 Vienna

Rent analysis

Average rent by neighborhood

Indicative monthly asking levels for rooms, studios and apartments.

Innere Stadt–Neubau
720 EUR
Alsergrund
650 EUR
Favoriten
520 EUR
Donaustadt
540 EUR
Neighborhood cardsRoomStudioApartment
Innere Stadt–Neubau720 EUR1,166 EUR1,656 EUR
Alsergrund650 EUR1,053 EUR1,495 EUR
Favoriten520 EUR842 EUR1,196 EUR
Donaustadt540 EUR875 EUR1,242 EUR

Cheapest: Favoriten, Donaustadt, Alsergrund

Mid-range: Favoriten, Donaustadt, Alsergrund

Premium: Innere Stadt–Neubau, Alsergrund, Donaustadt

Safety

Safety notes

Safer neighborhoods

Alsergrund, Favoriten, Donaustadt

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–Neubau

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.

Alsergrund

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 Vienna

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

Metro Vienna U-BahnS-Bahn Wien
Tram / busUna rete tram estesa serve aree non coperte dalla metro.
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 Wiener Linien

Cost of living

Monthly budget estimate

Reference monthly budget Data under review

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 Vienna

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 Vienna: 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–Neubau, Alsergrund, Favoriten 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 Vienna

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.