Residential market report · Berlin

Apartment prices in Berlin 2026

Buying an apartment in Berlin costs a median of 5,642 €/m² (offer prices, not notarized sale prices; as of August 2026). The 3-year history contains 109,167 listings across more than 47 portals.

Felix Schlendorfer · ScreenImmos Market AnalysisAs of 109,167 listings in 3 years · 47+ portals
Median €/m²5,642 €/m²+44% vs Germany
12-month trend▲ +0.6%rolling 6 mo.
Spread P25–P7560 %4,407–7,071 €/m²
Median total price389,000 €70.7 m² median
Rank in Germany6 / 70by €/m²
Time on market58 daysmedian
Trend · whole market

ScreenImmos Listing-Price Index — Berlin

Live index of asking prices per m² by property class, rebased to 100 at the window start. Switch class, period and display.

The median price per m² in Berlin rose from 5,500 €/m² (September 2023) to 5,642 €/m² today (as of August 2026); +0.6% year over year.

5,424 €/m²5,546 €/m²5,667 €/m²2023-092025-032026-08Berechneter Median €/m²
View whole-market monthly values
MonthCalculated €/m²Monthly value €/m²Listings
September 20235,500 €/m²5,638 €/m²2,754
October 20235,543 €/m²5,672 €/m²3,474
November 20235,543 €/m²5,544 €/m²2,667
December 20235,531 €/m²5,472 €/m²2,074
January 20245,494 €/m²5,167 €/m²2,653
February 20245,466 €/m²5,305 €/m²2,597
March 20245,443 €/m²5,498 €/m²1,682
April 20245,424 €/m²5,556 €/m²1,759
May 20245,443 €/m²5,662 €/m²2,308
June 20245,450 €/m²5,512 €/m²2,574
July 20245,519 €/m²5,580 €/m²2,253
August 20245,544 €/m²5,457 €/m²2,052
September 20245,527 €/m²5,397 €/m²2,258
October 20245,536 €/m²5,610 €/m²2,244
November 20245,513 €/m²5,521 €/m²2,386
December 20245,511 €/m²5,500 €/m²1,909
January 20255,494 €/m²5,480 €/m²2,304
February 20255,485 €/m²5,400 €/m²2,419
March 20255,533 €/m²5,685 €/m²2,891
April 20255,556 €/m²5,749 €/m²2,691
May 20255,582 €/m²5,680 €/m²2,761
June 20255,599 €/m²5,600 €/m²2,495
July 20255,601 €/m²5,492 €/m²2,650
August 20255,656 €/m²5,729 €/m²2,329
September 20255,667 €/m²5,751 €/m²3,614
October 20255,646 €/m²5,625 €/m²3,667
November 20255,606 €/m²5,439 €/m²3,238
December 20255,610 €/m²5,621 €/m²2,981
January 20265,605 €/m²5,463 €/m²3,716
February 20265,569 €/m²5,516 €/m²2,801
March 20265,559 €/m²5,689 €/m²4,952
April 20265,579 €/m²5,746 €/m²4,373
May 20265,624 €/m²5,707 €/m²4,236
June 20265,604 €/m²5,500 €/m²5,513
July 20265,614 €/m²5,526 €/m²6,655
August 20265,624 €/m²5,577 €/m²2,585

Calculated median per m² over time. Asking prices, not notarised sale prices. Historical sample: 109,167 listings across the full timeline.

Where is the premium in Berlin?

Median asking prices per m² by property class — energy efficiency, apartment type, size and use, side by side.

The energy premium

Efficient flats (A–B) cost +32 % more per m² than inefficient ones (E–H).

Efficient (A–B)6,420+14 %48 %
Mid (C–D)5,368−5 %33 %
Inefficient (E–H)4,854−14 %19 %

Median €/m² of active listings · Δ vs city median · share

Premium by apartment type

Penthouse leads at 8,689 €/m² — +63 % above Ground floor.

Standard5,603−1 %77 %
Ground floor5,340−5 %9 %
Top floor5,922+5 %6 %
Maisonette6,119+8 %2 %
Penthouse8,689+54 %3 %
Loft5,625+0 %2 %

Median €/m² of active listings · Δ vs city median · share

Price by unit size

Small units fetch +23 % more per m² than the cheapest class.

1 room5,375−5 %13 %
2 rooms5,303−6 %38 %
3 rooms5,904+5 %28 %
4 rooms6,520+16 %14 %
5+ rooms6,250+11 %7 %

Median €/m² of active listings · Δ vs city median · share

Price by floor area

Between the smallest and largest size class there is +30 % per m².

up to 50 m²5,535−2 %18 %
50–80 m²5,167−8 %42 %
80–120 m²6,082+8 %24 %
over 120 m²6,697+19 %15 %

Median €/m² of active listings · Δ vs city median · share

Tenanted vs. vacant

Tenanted listings sit −30 % relative to owner-occupied ones.

Owner-occupied6,016+7 %77 %
Tenanted4,224−25 %23 %

Median €/m² of active listings · Δ vs city median · share

See all key figures as a table
Key figures Berlin · as of August 2026
MetricValue
Median asking price5,642 €/m²
vs German median+44% (3,924 €/m²)
Rank in Germany6 of 70
Range P25–P754,407 €/m² – 7,071 €/m²
Percentiles P10 / P903,552 €/m² / 8,659 €/m²
Median total price389,000 €
Median living area70.7 m²
Median rooms2
12-month trend+0.6%
Median days on market58 days
Share with a price cut19.5%
Offered tenanted22.9%
Active listings27,057

Source: Felix Schlendorfer · ScreenImmos Market Analysis · offer prices, not notarized sale prices · historical sample: 109,167 listings across the 3-year history · as of August 2026 · Methodology · Data as JSON

Historical sample: 109,167 listings across the 3-year history, deduplicated at the property level · offer prices, not notarized sale prices.

What is the price per square metre in Berlin?

From the cheap tenth (P10) to the high-end tenth (P90) of offers per m².

50% of offers in Berlin lie between 4,407 €/m² and 7,071 €/m² per square metre; the median is 5,642 €/m².

View percentile table
Percentile€/m²
P10 (low)3,552 €/m²
P254,407 €/m²
Median (P50)5,642 €/m²
P757,071 €/m²
P90 (high-end)8,659 €/m²
Germany (median)3,924 €/m²

How fast do apartments sell in Berlin?

Median time on market and repricing among active listings.

In Berlin, active listings stay on the market for a median of 58 days and the price was cut on 19.5% of offers.

Median days on market (active)58 days
Share with a price cut19.5%
Offered tenanted22.9%

What kinds of apartments are offered in Berlin?

Most common construction-era class in Berlin: 1900–1949 (37%).

Construction era

  • Pre-1900 6 %
  • 1900–1949 37 %
  • 1950–1979 19 %
  • 1980–1999 8 %
  • 2000 or later 19 %
  • Unknown 10 %
Construction era as a table
Construction eraShareListings
Pre-19005.5%1,493
1900–194937.5%10,138
1950–197919.3%5,227
1980–19998.2%2,230
2000 or later19%5,134
Unknown10.5%2,835

Condition

  • Well kept 37 %
  • Not specified 36 %
  • Excellent condition 13 %
  • New build 10 %
  • Needs renovation 4 %
Condition as a table
ConditionShareListings
Well kept37.1%10,028
Not specified35.6%9,622
Excellent condition13.3%3,600
New build10.2%2,772
Needs renovation3.8%1,035

Features

Features as a table
FeatureShare
Balcony/terrace72.3%
Elevator37.5%
Cellar61.9%
Offered tenanted22.9%

Is Berlin more expensive than other German cities?

Median price per m² versus neighbouring markets and the national median.

Berlin ranks 6 of 70 analysed cities and is +44% versus the German median.

See comparison table
MarketMedian €/m²Δ vs BerlinRank DE
Frankfurt6,435 €/m²+14%3 / 70
Freiburg im Breisgau5,875 €/m²+4%4 / 70
Potsdam5,743 €/m²+2%5 / 70
Berlin5,642 €/m²6 / 70
Heidelberg5,628 €/m²+0%7 / 70
Konstanz5,545 €/m²-2%8 / 70
Schneverdingen5,461 €/m²-3%9 / 70
Germany3,924 €/m²-30%

Apartment prices in other German cities

Compare median price per m² across the German cities we cover in English.

Frequently asked questions about apartment prices in Berlin

How much does an apartment cost in Berlin?

The median asking price for condominiums in Berlin is 5,642 €/m² (offer prices, not notarized sale prices; as of August 2026). The median total price is 389,000 € for a 70.7 m² apartment; the 3-year history contains 109,167 listings.

What is the price per square metre in Berlin in 2026?

The median price per square metre in Berlin is 5,642 €/m². A 70 m² apartment therefore costs about 394,940 € — an asking price, not a notarized sale price.

How have apartment prices in Berlin developed?

Year over year the median price per square metre in Berlin is +0.6% (rolling six-month average of offer medians).

Is Berlin more expensive than the German average?

The median in Berlin (5,642 €/m²) is 44% more expensive than the German national median of 3,924 €/m² per square metre.

Where does Berlin rank among German cities by price?

With 5,642 €/m², Berlin ranks 6 of 70 analysed German cities, sorted by median price per square metre (most expensive first).

What is the price range for apartments in Berlin?

From the cheap tenth at 3,552 €/m² (P10) to the high-end tenth at 8,659 €/m² (P90); the middle half of offers lies between 4,407 €/m² and 7,071 €/m² per square metre.

Are apartments in Berlin mostly old or new builds?

The most common construction-era class among active listings in Berlin is 1900–1949 (37%).

How fast do apartments sell in Berlin?

Active listings in Berlin stay on the market for a median of 58 days (current asking listings).

How many apartments are for sale in Berlin?

We currently analyse 27,057 active condominium listings in Berlin (as of August 2026), deduplicated at the property level across more than 47 portals.

How this analysis is made

All figures are asking prices from the public listings of more than 47 German property portals (incl. ImmoScout24, Immowelt, Immonet, Kleinanzeigen), deduplicated at the property level. This is a statistical analysis, not notarized sale prices. Only condominiums are included; we do not report rental yields or price-to-rent multiples because no rental data is used. Full methodology →

Compiled by Felix Schlendorfer · ScreenImmos Market Analysis · SiebenHolding GmbH · as of

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