Berlin Housing Resources

Germany's largest property portal — first stop for most renters. Rooms, WGs, apartments and houses. Set up alerts; good listings in Berlin and Munich vanish within hours.

Second-largest German portal. Overlaps with ImmoScout24 but carries exclusive listings. Worth checking both.

German classifieds (formerly eBay Kleinanzeigen). Large volume of private landlord listings not on portals. Requires scam vigilance.

Germany's go-to for shared flats (WGs), furnished rooms and sublets. A personalised cover letter (Anschreiben) for each application makes a real difference.

Furnished apartments for 1–12 month stays. Popular with expats and business travellers arriving in Germany.

International furnished rental platform. Good English support and broad German city coverage. Ideal for students and professionals moving in.

Official student dorms across all Berlin districts. Requires enrolment at a Berlin university.

DAAD's accommodation finder for international students. Covers dormitories, private market tips, application timelines and pre-arrival planning. Free and in English - one of the least-known but most thorough resources.

One of Berlin's six state-owned housing companies. ~74,000 apartments. Apply directly for waiting list placement.

Berlin state-owned housing, focused on east Berlin districts. ~78,000 apartments. Shorter waits than private market.

Berlin's largest state-owned housing company. ~75,000 apartments across all districts. Apply via their online portal.

One of Berlin's six state-owned housing companies. ~74,000 apartments. Apply directly for waiting list placement.

Germany's largest residential landlord — ~500,000 apartments across 70+ cities. Apply directly on their website.

~67,000 apartments, mostly in Berlin. Part of the Vonovia group since 2021.

Berlin state-owned housing, focused on east Berlin districts. ~78,000 apartments. Shorter waits than private market.

Berlin's largest state-owned housing company. ~75,000 apartments across all districts. Apply via their online portal.

Germany's main tenant association. Legal advice on contracts, deposits (Kaution), notice periods and disputes. Membership ~€80–100/year includes a legal hotline.

Consumer protection with state-level branches across Germany. Covers rental contracts, utility billing (Nebenkosten) and tenant rights.

Official Berlin rent index. Shows the legally recognised rent range based on your flat's size, location, age and fittings.

Official Berlin rent index. Shows the legally recognised rent range based on your flat's size, location, age and fittings.

Official government portal for professionals moving to Germany. Housing, Anmeldung, bank accounts, qualification recognition and language courses — all in English.

State-subsidised integration courses: 600 teaching units of German plus 100 of civic orientation. The standard contribution is EUR 2.29 per unit, and people on benefits or in financial hardship can apply to be exempted. EU citizens have no automatic entitlement - they apply for a place under section 44(4) of the Residence Act, subject to available funding.

Berlin residence registration. Anmeldung is legally required within 14 days of moving in. Book your appointment online.

Germany's nationwide network of adult education centres. Affordable German language courses at every level — from A1 to C2 — in every major city. Often the most accessible option for newcomers.

Official government portal for professionals moving to Germany. Housing, Anmeldung, bank accounts, qualification recognition and language courses — all in English.

State-subsidised integration courses: 600 teaching units of German plus 100 of civic orientation. The standard contribution is EUR 2.29 per unit, and people on benefits or in financial hardship can apply to be exempted. EU citizens have no automatic entitlement - they apply for a place under section 44(4) of the Residence Act, subject to available funding.

Germany's nationwide network of adult education centres. Affordable German language courses at every level — from A1 to C2 — in every major city. Often the most accessible option for newcomers.

World-renowned German language institute. Courses from beginner to advanced, online and in-person. Internationally recognised certificates.

State-subsidised integration courses: 600 teaching units of German plus 100 of civic orientation. The standard contribution is EUR 2.29 per unit, and people on benefits or in financial hardship can apply to be exempted. EU citizens have no automatic entitlement - they apply for a place under section 44(4) of the Residence Act, subject to available funding.