Baltic Sea dream or rental frustration? This is how Annett fights for her home in Zingst!
Annett Winkler is looking for a new home in Zingst on the Baltic Sea. Learn more about their housing market struggle and challenges.

Baltic Sea dream or rental frustration? This is how Annett fights for her home in Zingst!
The dream of living by the sea has a very special appeal for Annett Winkler from Rhineland-Palatinate. After numerous vacations in the Baltic Sea region, especially in Zingst, she decided to pursue this dream. Annett and her partner Gabriel, who has flexibility thanks to a disability pension, would like to settle in the idyllic coastal landscape, but the housing market is complicated. How MOIN.DE According to reports, the search for a suitable apartment was quite frustrating for the two of them.
The challenges begin with the distance of over 800 kilometers from Rhineland-Palatinate to the Baltic Sea, which makes the search even more difficult. “How much do you have to earn to be able to pay an acceptable rent here?” Annett asks herself as she stands in front of offers that are often too expensive or are just holiday apartments. Her search extends not only to Zingst, but also to surrounding places such as Marlow, where she also failed to find anything.
Housing market under pressure
The rental market in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is tense and prices fluctuate significantly, but are often very high. In addition, an analysis of Rental prices.info that the rental price survey is based on the average price per square meter, with guest places like Zingst being known for their attractiveness.
According to the current figures, which also look at the various districts, the rental price in the Vorpommern-Rügen district is an average of €10.04 per square meter. In comparison, Boltenhagen with €18.99 and Milow with just €1.00 per square meter are among the extreme examples within the state.
The path to your own apartment
Despite these hurdles, Annett doesn't give up. She receives support from family and local friends who help her find accommodation. This shows how important the social network is in such a challenging phase. Even though it's not easy, Annett is motivated to find a place that can offer her and Gabriel a new home. “Maybe we’ll find something suitable in the surrounding area after all,” she looks hopefully to the future.
With her determination to actively look for a job and an apartment, Annett shows that the dream of living on the Baltic Sea is more than just a longing. Stepping into the unknown could ultimately prove to be the best decision, even if the road ahead is rocky. Nevertheless, the question arises:How many others face similar challenges?The situation on the housing market will continue to be an important issue for many who want to settle in this beautiful region.
Further information about apartments in Zingst can be found at ImmobilienScout24, where crucial details about current rental offers can be queried.