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Quick answer
Moving to Erlangen or Nuremberg for a new job usually means a gap between arriving and signing a long-term lease — German rental paperwork (Schufa checks, deposits, viewings) takes weeks, but you legally need a registered address within two weeks of moving in. A furnished serviced apartment closes that gap: you get an immediate, registerable address on day one, and time to find the right long-term home without signing under pressure.
Why late summer is a busy relocation window
Late summer tends to be a busy relocation season in Germany, as many new roles and apprenticeships kick off in late August and September. With Friedrich-Alexander-Universität and major employers like Siemens Healthineers anchoring the Erlangen-Nuremberg region, this time of year brings a steady wave of newcomers trying to find housing fast. If that's you, here's what to expect — and how to make the first few weeks easier.
The German rental market moves slowly
Signing a long-term lease (Mietvertrag) in Germany typically involves:
- A Schufa credit check (Germany's credit bureau) — hard to obtain without a German address or bank account history.
- Proof of income, often several recent payslips or a work contract.
- A deposit (Kaution), legally capped at three months' cold rent.
- Several weeks of viewings, applications, and paperwork before a lease is signed.
None of that happens overnight, especially if you're applying from abroad or don't yet have a German bank account or Schufa history.
Anmeldung comes first
One thing catches almost every newcomer off guard: registering your address (Anmeldung) at the local Bürgeramt is a legal requirement within two weeks of moving in. To do it, you need a confirmed address and a landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung) — something a furnished short-to-mid-term apartment gives you from day one, without waiting on a full lease. Anmeldung, in turn, unlocks almost everything else: opening a bank account, getting a tax ID, registering for health insurance. BOOK-IT offers the Wohnungsgeberbescheinigung from day 1 one so that you can focus on the next steps.
A bridge, not a compromise
A serviced apartment lets you move in immediately, fully furnished, with utilities and wifi already sorted, while you take your time finding the right long-term home rather than signing the first lease available out of pressure.
Getting around the region
Erlangen and Nuremberg are close enough to treat as one job market: the train between them takes about 15 minutes, and Nuremberg Airport puts the rest of Europe within easy reach. Wherever your office lands, both cities are realistically commutable.
Your first-weeks checklist
- Book furnished short-term housing with a valid address before you land, if possible.
- Ask about registration support — BOOK-IT can help with your Wohnungsgeberbestätigung.
- Register your address (Anmeldung) at the BĂĽrgeramt within two weeks.
- Open a German bank account once you have your Anmeldung confirmation.
- Start apartment-hunting for a long-term lease once the paperwork pressure is off.
Moving for work is stressful enough without a housing scramble on top of it. Get in touch and tell us your move-in date and how long you'll need — we'll help you find a furnished apartment that fits your relocation timeline, registration support included.
