Berlin Rent Index 2026: What Renters Report Paying

The official Mietspiegel and renter-reported monthly costs are both useful, but they measure different things.

Reviewed 8 September 2026. The official figure below is sourced from Berlin’s Mietspiegel service; the GermanyRent snapshot refreshes from active community reports.

The official 2026 Mietspiegel figure

The Berlin Mietspiegel 2026 replaces the 2024 edition. Its official overall median net cold rent is €7.71 per m², compared with €7.21 per m² in 2024. That is a €0.50 per m² increase, or roughly 6.9% at the citywide headline level. It is not a flat change for every home. The relevant table value still depends on construction period, size, residential location, and other characteristics.

What the 2026 update is based on

The qualified Mietspiegel covers around 1.6 million relevant homes and is based on approximately 17,000 rent and equipment records. It reflects rents newly agreed or changed within the previous six years, with a reference date of 1 September 2025. Use the official Berlin Mietspiegel 2026 service for a specific address.

What GermanyRent adds

GermanyRent gives an additional view of voluntary, community-reported warm rents. It can help you explore the monthly costs renters report around a location, but it is not a representative sample, proof of a legally permitted rent, or a replacement for the official Mietspiegel.

Choose the right comparison

• Reported rents by Berlin district
• Typical reported rent by room
• Why Rent since matters
• How GermanyRent data works

This guide is explanatory only. The official Mietspiegel service and qualified tenant advice are the right sources for a specific case.