4,278 Frankfurt, Germany apartments for rent

Business & Economy

Frankfurt is a European powerhouse and one of the best locations to look for a job in Germany. It is the backbone of international banking and finance, as well as the headquarters of many tech, chemical, and pharmaceutical companies. The city is also a key transportation hub and always has plenty of jobs to offer for high-skilled employees from the logistics sector. Frankfurt is truly cosmopolitan and willing to accept newcomers with a basic to mediocre level of German. The city is also an attractive destination for young professional expats.

Climate

The most pleasant time of the year in Frankfurt is late spring to early autumn. The summer is usually warm and sunny, with a median temperature of 77°F (25°C). However, be prepared for the occasional heat waves with temperatures reaching 95°F (35°C) and weeks with light rain. Winters here tend to be mild with rare snow. The temperature rarely goes below 14°F (-10°C).

Cuisine

There are all sorts of cuisines and gourmet venues in Frankfurt. The most popular dining spot among the city residents is the area known as Fressgass, the name of which — the Grazing Street speaks for itself. Fressgass features a diverse array of delis, cafes, and restaurants conveniently located next to the biggest shopping centers, so it’s a perfect spot for a lunch break in between your shopping spree. This street also hosts food festivals with stands of the local producers.

Demographics

The city is culturally and ethnically diverse, with the highest percentage of people with foreign citizenship in the country — they represent about 28% of Frankfurt residents. Additionally, around 51% of the population has immigrant background. Frankfurt has a large immigrant population from Turkey, Italy, Russia, Croatia, Bosnia, Lebanon, Morocco, Pakistan, Japan, and India. It also has the second-largest Korean diaspora in Europe, as well as Germany’s largest Sri Lankan community. When it comes to religion, historically, Frankfurt was a city dominated by protestants. Although, starting from the 19th century, other denominations overtook the number of protestants. As of 2014, Protestants amounted to 20% of the population, and Catholics represented 23% of inhabitants. The Muslim community comprises approximately 12% of the city residents.

Health and Safety

Frankfurt is generally safer than major metropolitan areas in the United States or Asia. Nevertheless, it’s the city with the highest crime rate per capita in the country. This can be partially attributed to bureaucratic issues. For instance, any fraud concerning credit cards is registered in Frankfurt since the majority of credit card clearing companies are based here. Similarly, every smuggling case that happens in the Frankfurt airport — one of the main European gateways — is also registered here. The violent crime rate is relatively low, with those crimes concentrated around central train stations and certain parts of Bahnhofsviertel. Those areas are considered the main centers of drug trafficking and other illegal activities. Generally, Frankfurt is a safe city with a low frequency of actual physical crimes — if you follow common sense safety precautions, you should be alright.

Shopping

The city on Main is an exemplary place for shopping. It caters to tourists’ needs and those of locals, so here you can find both great bargains and luxurious upscale things. The majority of shopping venues are located in the city center. The majority of shops are open until 8 PM, though some of the larger malls may close at 9 PM or 10 PM. In general, shops are closed on Sundays. Start at Zeil — the most popular shopping street in Frankfurt that also hosts a beautiful Christmas market. Further on, you can go to Goethestrasse, which is home to luxury boutiques, or head to Berger street with many smaller independent stores.

Transportation

Frankfurt is a place where all major railways and autobahns intersect in Germany. In addition to 710,000 residents of the city, 350,000 people commute from the metropolitan area every day. What’s more, around 3 million people visit the city each week from nearby towns. Frankfurt has a vast and well-established transport infrastructure that consists of the S-Bahn urban rail system, underground metro, trams, and buses. The public transit in the city is integrated with the Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund network that includes multiple carriers which all use the same fare system. Thanks to this system, you can switch up to seven modes of transportation on a single-fair ticket. A single ticket costs between €1.80 and €2.80, and a trip to the outskirts of town will cost you between €4.65 and €9.10.