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Many newcomers limit their search to the city center.

Understandably so.

Everyone wants to live close to work, friends, and major attractions.

But one thing we've noticed repeatedly is that expanding your search radius by even 20–30 minutes can completely change the housing options available.

In cities like Munich and Berlin:

Competition drops

Availability increases

Rent often becomes more affordable

Germany's public transportation network makes commuting much easier than many people expect before arriving.

Some of the best housing opportunities are often located just outside the most popular districts.

One of the most common frustrations we hear from Indians moving to Germany is:

"I've applied to dozens of apartments and nobody is replying."

The surprising part is that this usually isn't about nationality or language.

Germany's rental market is heavily documentation-driven.

In cities like Berlin, Munich, and Frankfurt, landlords often receive dozens of applications for a single apartment and make decisions based on:

Income stability

Complete documentation

SCHUFA records

Employment status

Many newcomers spend weeks applying before realizing they need a structured application package ready before they start.