
Rent a bungalow in Munich — single-storey living in sought-after locations
Renting a bungalow in Munich: a niche market with limited availability
Prospective tenants looking to rent a bungalow in Munich are competing for a very limited supply. Single-storey houses with a plot of land are rare in this densely built-up, growing city, and it is even rarer to find them available to rent: Many are occupied by the owners themselves or remain in the same hands for years. When a bungalow becomes available to rent in Munich, it is often let through existing contacts before an advert even appears.
Such properties are scattered across the city and the surrounding area, rather than being concentrated in a single neighbourhood. Established areas such as Bogenhausen, Grünwald, Nymphenburg, Obermenzing and Solln are frequently mentioned. These are examples, not a guarantee that something is currently available there. The best way to rent a bungalow in Munich or the surrounding area is by registering a search profile and having a contact who knows the property portfolio, rather than focusing on a single address. This market knowledge extends beyond the city limits: RIEDEL is firmly established in Munich and the Fünfseenland region and often spots changes in the property stock earlier than the public market.
If you’d prefer to buy rather than rent, you’ll find property types and locations under ‘Buying bungalows in Munich’. The rental market is significantly smaller than the property purchase market.

Why a bungalow? Living on one level
The appeal of these houses lies in their floor plan. All the rooms are on one level; there are no stairs between the bedrooms and the living area; and the private garden usually opens directly onto the living space. This makes a single-storey house to rent in Munich attractive for a wide range of life stages, from barrier-free living to a seamless transition between indoors and outdoors. Here, the plot of land and privacy count for more than the efficient use of living space.
The term ‘bungalow’ encompasses several different architectural styles:
Atrium bungalow
Here, the rooms are arranged around an internal courtyard. This sheltered outdoor area is hidden from view from the outside and allows light to reach right into the centre of the house. If peace and quiet and a sense of seclusion are the main priorities, prospective tenants will therefore specifically look to rent an atrium bungalow.
Corner bungalow
This layout is L-shaped, dividing the house into a living area and a private retreat. The angle also encloses a part of the garden that is sheltered from the wind.
Flat-roofed bungalow
With their clean, horizontal lines, these houses epitomise the classic look of the 1960s and 1970s. A flat-roofed house to rent in Munich almost always dates from this architectural period.

Who would benefit from single-storey living?
Single-storey living appeals to people in a wide variety of circumstances. For professionals and executives who are moving here for a limited period, a single-storey house with its own garden offers an alternative to a flat – particularly for international residents, where the length of stay is still uncertain. Couples in mid-life appreciate not having to climb stairs, without having to sacrifice a plot of land or a private retreat. And for accessible living, this type of construction already meets the requirements without the need for any alterations.
A single property rarely suits all these groups at the same time. Location, layout and fittings are the deciding factors in each individual case. That is precisely why it is worth specifying your own requirements early on, rather than waiting for a listing that happens to fit the bill.
Current bungalow rental listings and search criteria
The following selection shows the properties currently available to let. As this is a niche market, the list may occasionally be empty. This is not an error, but simply reflects the reality that this type of property rarely becomes available.
A search profile is more reliable than waiting for a property advert. Anyone who has provided us with their requirements will often be notified of a suitable property whilst the letting process is still underway. You can contact us at any time to set up a search profile or make a specific enquiry about a property. We’ll get in touch as soon as something suitable comes up.
Bungalow hire with RIEDEL
For owners, the limited supply actually presents an opportunity. A bungalow available to let in Munich or the surrounding area rarely remains on the market for long given this limited stock. We therefore do not let your bungalow via a widely distributed advert, but by specifically targeting the few genuinely suitable prospective tenants – carefully prepared and, if desired, without public visibility.
RIEDEL supports this approach as a letting service for owners: with a realistic rental valuation based on our own transaction data rather than portal averages, a carefully curated selection of prospective tenants, and a marketing strategy that, if desired, avoids public property listings. As part of the international property network of Christie’s International Real Estate, we are also able to reach discerning prospective tenants with a connection to the region who would be difficult to find elsewhere. The fact that RIEDEL was named Estate Agent of the Year (Bellevue) in 2025 and is a member of the IVD is a testament to the reliability that owners can expect when taking such a personal step.
To get started, all it takes is a chat: to clarify requirements, assess the property’s lettability and agree on the next steps.
Bungalows successfully let
Frequently asked questions about bungalows and renting them

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Related pages and next steps
- Letting service for property owners – the general process of letting a property on behalf of the owner
- Buying bungalows in Munich – property types and locations for those who’d rather buy than rent
- Renting villas on Lake Starnberg – a related niche rental market in the surrounding area
- Luxury properties in Munich – for the upmarket segment beyond this niche
- Branches in Munich and the surrounding area – RIEDEL’s locations in the region
- Get in touch – for a personalised enquiry
