We are currently not accepting any further applications.
Would you like to get a taste of self-administration and live in a sustainable community? Then you’ve come to the right place here at the ecological and self-managed CA (Collegium Academicum) housing project.
Our old building combines a variety of living concepts. Our goal is to bring together different living environments and to enable more people to be able to be a part of communal, self-managed living. In addition to six social housing apartments and two independently financed apartments, the old building mainly provides living space for up to 50 participants in the falt*r orientation year. As this is currently not fully occupied, we rent out the remaining rooms to people who are looking for an interim rental, are only in Heidelberg for a limited time and/or would like to get a taste of our housing project without obligation.
Since we can not yet know how many participants the orientation year will have in the coming years, these rooms are temporary and can be terminated by us with 6-week notice to 30.09. of each year if they are needed for the participants of the orientation year falt*r.
The rooms advertised here are located on the 2nd and 3rd floors of our old building and are organized in corridor communities. All rooms can be rented with furniture.
All rooms have the following address:
An overview with floor plans, room sizes and rent levels can be found further down on this page.
The private living space is complemented by various rooms that are shared by the entire project: Workshops, assembly hall, multifunctional room, seminar rooms and workrooms. There is also central internet access and plenty of (garden) space for strolling around outside. The building uses an ecological construction method: This includes an insulation standard of KfW 55, interior walls made of straw, passive ventilation, triple-glazed windows and green electricity from its own roof.
You should be in the mood for a colorful house community. Due to our location on the US hospital conversion site, there is currently often a building site around us with the associated noise. There is also a large assembly hall in our new building next door, which is regularly used for events (including parties and other evening events).
FAQ
Questions about the flats
Where are the shared apartments located?
The rooms are located together with the orientation year in our beautiful, energy-efficiently renovated old building right next to the dormitory. Together we form a large community that decides on its living space together and manages it itself. Four social rented flats are on the ground floor, two more on the 1st floor. The two unsubsidized flats are on the 2nd and 3rd floors.
How big are the rooms?
The rooms come in different sizes and layouts. Below you can find an overview of all key data concerning the flats in the old building.
How many rooms are in a shared apartment?
The shared apartments also have different sizes and layouts. Below you will find an overview of all key data concerning the shared apartments in the old building.
Are the flats barrier-free/wheelchair accessible?
Unfortunately, the flats are only accessible via stairs. If this works for you and you want further information, please contact us at
zwischenmiete.altbau@collegiumacademicum.de . In case you need a room, which is accessible without using stairs, please take a look at the new building.
Where is the electricity drawn from?
The old building uses 100 % electricity from renewable sources via the Heidelberger Energiegenossenschaft. The electricity demand is primarily covered by the photovoltaic system on our roof, including battery storage.
Which basic amenities does a flat have?
Each flat has a (living) kitchen and one to two bathrooms (depending on size). The washing machines and dryers are centrally located in the washing lounge of the neighboring new building. This is more ecological, space-saving, more effective and cheaper than having your own washing machine per flat.
Is there internet access?
Yes, each flat has its own wifi and the common rooms in the old and new buildings have public wifi. In addition, the CA has its own IT task force that provides various IT-services for the entire CA.
Questions about the application process
When can I move in?
We are currently not accepting any further applications.
How does the application process work?
There is an application form. Once you have submitted your application, we will get back to you with further information and, if applicable, an invitation to meet us in person. Please feel free to browse our website and get familiar with our project.
Can I still apply, even if I can only be present once I move in?
Yes of course! We can do the get-to-know-you day and the tour of the property in person or online. If possible, we would recommend that you come in person, this makes it easier for you to get to know our project. However, we will make sure, that there is no disadvantage for you, when you participate online.
How are the residents selected?
Diversity among the residents is important to us. We are primarily looking for students and people in similar life situations, who can identify themselves with our mission statement and want to get involved in the project. As you will be living with a lot of other people, it is important to us, that you are able to live together as a group.
Who organizes the application process and decides whether I can move in?
The „Zwischenvermietungsteam“ is responsible for organizing the application process and selecting the residents. We are a part of the self-administration, i.e. a group of CA-residents, and organize the occupancy of the flats in our free time.
Do I have to study or do an apprenticeship to apply for a room in the old building?
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Can I apply if I‘m not yet of legal age?
For legal reasons, you must be at least 18 years old when you move in. However, you can already apply before your 18th birthday.
Does the application cost money?
No, there are no costs of the application. If you would like to take part in a selection day on site, you may incur costs for travelling to and from the location, which you will have to cover yourself. However, you can get to know the project and the rooms better on site, so we recommend that you take part in person, if possible. Nevertheless, will make sure, that there is no disadvantage for you, when you participate online.
I/We have given a direct loan. Does this give me/us an advantage when applying?
No, this does not affect the chances of applying. Financial background should not be a factor in whether a person can live in a flat in CA.
Questions about moving in and living together
Can I choose my flatmates?
Yes, we try to find suitable flat mate constellations in cooperation with future residents. If you already know someone and would like to move in with them, please let us know in your application form.
I have a pet. Can it move in with me?
No, in general pets are not allowed. The only exception is assistance animals – in this case feel free to contact us.
Can I bring my own furniture?
Each room is already furnished (desk, wardrobe, bed). However, it is also possible to bring your own furniture by prior arrangement.
We are several related people with/without children/ I am a single parent with children. Can I/we still move in?
There are no specific family flats. Nevertheless, it is possible to move into a shared apartment with children. There are several options: A separate room can be rented for a child in your shared apartment. It is also possible for two adults to share one room and then use the second room as a children’s room.
Am I a part of the housing project if I move into the old building?
You will of course be a part of the project and you are welcome to get involved in the self-administration. You can also share all available communal areas with the other residents.
What does it mean to participate in self-administration?
The people who live in our buildings organize their living together and community. This means that tasks such as financing/tenancy management and the maintenance of our living environment are borne by us. We also organize communal living and work together on projects, e.g. our garden.
Are the residents of the old building allowed to share common rooms in the old and new building?
Yes, the entire project is shared by all residents. Areas within the flat (kitchen, bathroom) are of course private. But you have access to many common rooms: from the lounge to the conference room, to group rooms, workrooms, wood-, metal- and bicycle workshop, garden, and laundry room.
Floor plans and amount of rent
Incidental costs: 80 € (the same for everyone)
The room sizes are listed below. Of course, the rent also includes the use of the communal kitchen and bathroom, as well as the communal areas of the housing project (workshops, assembly hall, multi-purpose room, seminar rooms and study rooms).
Second floor
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Overview 2nd floor
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Room
Size
Basic rent
Warm rent
2.3.02
20.53 m2
€465
€545
2.3.03
21.87 m2
€520
€600
2.3.04
23.82 m2
€520
€600
2.3.07
19.90 m2
€465
€545
2.3.08
19.07 m2
€465
€545
2.4.04
20.17 m2
€465
€545
2.4.05
26.74 m2
€620
€700
2.4.06
20.41 m2
€520
€600
Third floor
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Overview third floor
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Room
Size
Basic rent
Warm rent
3.3.13
18.71 m2
€520
€600
3.3.16
20.13 m2
€520
€600
3.3.20
19.96 m2
€520
€600
3.4.08
19.47 m2
€465
€545
3.4.12
18.97 m2
€465
€545
3.5.08
9.99 m2
€310
€390
3.5.09
14.33 m2
€420
€500
3.5.11
14.63 m2
€420
€500
