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Rent prices in Germany 2026
Based on 35 million real estate data points
How much does rent cost in GermanyHow are rents for houses and flats changing in Germany? See year‑on‑year trends, rent per m² and what a square meter costs in 2026.
Average house rent
Ø 11.89 €/m²
Average flat rent
Ø 12.56 €/m²
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Rental prices for houses in Germany
Rental prices for houses in Germany are currently averaging 11.82 € per square meter. Compared to last year, prices have changed 2.34%. Quarter-on-quarter, the rent per square meter has changed by 0.68%.
Trend in rental prices per square meter for houses
| Year | Price | Change from the previous year |
|---|---|---|
2026 | 11.82 €/ m² | +2.34% |
2025 | 11.55 €/ m² | +2.3% |
2024 | 11.29 €/ m² | +3.39% |
2023 | 10.92 €/ m² | +0.65% |
2022 | 10.85 €/ m² | +2.46% |
2021 | 10.59 €/ m² |
Source: listing prices on real estate portals (Last updated: August 13, 2026)
Rental prices for apartments in Germany
Rental prices for apartments in Germany are currently averaging 12.56 € per square meter. Compared to last year, prices have changed 1.7%. Quarter-on-quarter, the rent per square meter has changed by -0.08%.
Trend in rental prices per square meter for apartments
| Year | Price | Change from the previous year |
|---|---|---|
2026 | 12.56 €/ m² | +1.7% |
2025 | 12.35 €/ m² | +2.49% |
2024 | 12.05 €/ m² | +4.6% |
2023 | 11.52 €/ m² | +1.05% |
2022 | 11.4 €/ m² | +2.52% |
2021 | 11.12 €/ m² |
Source: listing prices on real estate portals (Last updated: August 13, 2026)
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