Flat for sale 2+kk • 54 m² without real estateBochum Wattenscheid Nordrhein-Westfalen 44866

Rented 2-Room Apartment with 54 m² in Bochum-Wattenscheid starting at €82,000, commission-free

For sale is a rented 2-room condominium with 53.79 m² of living space on the third floor of a multi-family building in Bochum-Wattenscheid. The living room and bedroom are both approximately 16 m² in size and can be used flexibly. The separate 11 m² kitchen provides room for a dining table, and the bathroom has a window. The apartment features its own gas heating on the floor and a cellar room of 9.59 m². A parking space in the courtyard can be purchased for an additional €5,000. Priced at €82,000, it represents the most affordable entry in the building.

Rental

The apartment has been rented since July 2023. The net cold rent was adjusted to €377.55 as of June 1, 2026, with the tenant’s approval. You are buying an apartment that generates rental income from day one.

Rental Subsidy, Explained Simply

Since the rent has only recently been adjusted and a further increase will not be possible for several years, we, as the seller, will pay you a total rental subsidy of €3,600 for the first three years. This amounts to an additional €100.00 per month on top of the rent for 36 months. Your income during the first three years will thus be €477.55 per month, corresponding to a 6.99% return on the purchase price. From the fourth year onward, the regular rent applies (a 5.53% return, as of today). The subsidy is included in the purchase price and will be stipulated in the notarial purchase contract.

Potential

At €7.02/m², the rent is still below the current market level in Wattenscheid of around €8.27/m². In the event of a tenant change, the apartment can be re-let at market rates; a similarly sized apartment, renovated in 2026 in the same building, was most recently rented for €11/m². At approximately €1,525/m², you are purchasing well below the average asking price in the district.

Taxes

An appraisal regarding the remaining useful life of the property will be conducted for the apartment. We assume that this will allow for a building depreciation (AfA) of at least 4% per year rather than the usual 2% (§ 7 (4) sentence 2 of the German Income Tax Act). For example, a building component of €65,600 × 4% equals a depreciation of €2,624 per year. This is not tax advice; please consult your tax advisor.

Building and Community

Built in 1954 with solid construction, the building is rated energy efficiency class C. The owners’ association was newly established in 2026. The seller deposits €1,000 per sold apartment into the maintenance reserve, amounting to €11,000 after all eleven apartments are sold. There is an estimate of around €18,000 for the façade; through the City of Bochum’s courtyard and façade program, up to 50% of the eligible costs can be subsidized. The decision on whether to carry out the renovation lies with the owners’ association—a special levy has not been imposed. The attic has been sold and is being developed, with the costs borne solely by its owner. Monthly service charges are €165.73. Additional apartments in the building are for sale; package pricing is available on request.

The apartment is located in the Günnigfeld district of Bochum’s Wattenscheid borough, a long-established residential area with post-war multi-family buildings and a neighborhood feel. A supermarket is just a few minutes’ walk away, and the Wattenscheid center—with doctors, pharmacies, cafés, and other shopping options—is in the immediate vicinity. A primary school, secondary school, and daycare center are all located in the area.

The nearest bus stop is only a few minutes away on foot; with several bus lines, Wattenscheid station, and the nearby A40 and A448 highways, Bochum, Essen, and Gelsenkirchen are quickly accessible. Local green spaces provide opportunities for recreation, and both fiber optic and 5G connections are well established.

The area is a stable rental market within the affordable segment, meaning that the vacancy risk is relatively low. Bochum has around 365,000 inhabitants and, with the Ruhr-University Bochum and several other higher education institutions, is a significant educational center in the Ruhr region.

The interior photos are original shots; the furniture and fitted kitchen have been digitally removed out of consideration for the tenant. The fitted kitchen belongs to the tenant. There is a three-year notice period according to § 577a BGB and a tenant’s right of first refusal according to § 577 BGB. The sale is commission-free and conducted directly by the owner. A detailed brochure is available upon request.