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Apartment prices in Dresden 2026

Buying an apartment in Dresden costs a median of 3,147 €/m² (offer prices, not notarized sale prices; as of August 2026). The 3-year history contains 12,269 listings across more than 47 portals.

Felix Schlendorfer · ScreenImmos Market AnalysisAs of 12,269 listings in 3 years · 47+ portals
Median €/m²3,147 €/m²-20% vs Germany
12-month trend▲ +3.6%rolling 6 mo.
Spread P25–P7566 %2,633–4,359 €/m²
Median total price220,000 €69.8 m² median
Rank in Germany46 / 70by €/m²
Time on market54 daysmedian
Trend · whole market

ScreenImmos Listing-Price Index — Dresden

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 Dresden rose from 2,907 €/m² (September 2023) to 3,147 €/m² today (as of August 2026); +3.6% year over year.

2,784 €/m²2,956 €/m²3,128 €/m²2023-092025-032026-08Berechneter Median €/m²
View whole-market monthly values
MonthCalculated €/m²Monthly value €/m²Listings
September 20232,907 €/m²3,077 €/m²374
October 20232,877 €/m²2,787 €/m²475
November 20232,849 €/m²2,740 €/m²312
December 20232,843 €/m²2,810 €/m²266
January 20242,838 €/m²2,816 €/m²337
February 20242,833 €/m²2,766 €/m²309
March 20242,784 €/m²2,786 €/m²215
April 20242,806 €/m²2,917 €/m²201
May 20242,843 €/m²2,961 €/m²257
June 20242,841 €/m²2,802 €/m²248
July 20242,826 €/m²2,722 €/m²288
August 20242,832 €/m²2,807 €/m²285
September 20242,853 €/m²2,910 €/m²248
October 20242,832 €/m²2,789 €/m²247
November 20242,804 €/m²2,793 €/m²262
December 20242,798 €/m²2,770 €/m²231
January 20252,861 €/m²3,098 €/m²286
February 20252,908 €/m²3,086 €/m²284
March 20252,944 €/m²3,127 €/m²378
April 20252,984 €/m²3,033 €/m²370
May 20253,018 €/m²2,995 €/m²316
June 20253,035 €/m²2,872 €/m²219
July 20253,009 €/m²2,940 €/m²229
August 20252,984 €/m²2,940 €/m²185
September 20252,963 €/m²3,000 €/m²370
October 20252,967 €/m²3,053 €/m²393
November 20252,970 €/m²3,015 €/m²372
December 20252,986 €/m²2,965 €/m²326
January 20262,996 €/m²3,000 €/m²395
February 20263,039 €/m²3,200 €/m²240
March 20263,070 €/m²3,186 €/m²602
April 20263,061 €/m²3,000 €/m²387
May 20263,108 €/m²3,299 €/m²499
June 20263,128 €/m²3,082 €/m²528
July 20263,128 €/m²3,000 €/m²671
August 20263,109 €/m²3,087 €/m²298

Calculated median per m² over time. Asking prices, not notarised sale prices. Historical sample: 12,269 listings across the full timeline.

Where is the premium in Dresden?

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)3,702+18 %53 %
Mid (C–D)2,800−11 %39 %
Inefficient (E–H)2,798−11 %8 %

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

Premium by apartment type

Maisonette leads at 3,509 €/m² — +21 % above Loft.

Standard3,200+2 %72 %
Ground floor3,092−2 %10 %
Top floor3,000−5 %9 %
Maisonette3,509+12 %7 %
Loft2,910−8 %2 %

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

Price by unit size

Small units fetch +60 % more per m² than the cheapest class.

1 room2,865−9 %8 %
2 rooms2,868−9 %40 %
3 rooms3,360+7 %32 %
4 rooms4,593+46 %14 %
5+ rooms4,233+35 %6 %

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

Price by floor area

Between the smallest and largest size class there is +48 % per m².

up to 50 m²2,780−12 %16 %
50–80 m²2,887−8 %46 %
80–120 m²4,107+31 %29 %
over 120 m²4,121+31 %9 %

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

Tenanted vs. vacant

Tenanted listings sit −26 % relative to owner-occupied ones.

Owner-occupied3,810+21 %53 %
Tenanted2,804−11 %47 %

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

See all key figures as a table
Key figures Dresden · as of August 2026
MetricValue
Median asking price3,147 €/m²
vs German median-20% (3,924 €/m²)
Rank in Germany46 of 70
Range P25–P752,633 €/m² – 4,359 €/m²
Percentiles P10 / P902,332 €/m² / 6,015 €/m²
Median total price220,000 €
Median living area69.8 m²
Median rooms3
12-month trend+3.6%
Median days on market54 days
Share with a price cut14.2%
Offered tenanted47.1%
Active listings2,705

Source: Felix Schlendorfer · ScreenImmos Market Analysis · offer prices, not notarized sale prices · historical sample: 12,269 listings across the 3-year history · as of August 2026 · Methodology · Data as JSON

Historical sample: 12,269 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 Dresden?

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

50% of offers in Dresden lie between 2,633 €/m² and 4,359 €/m² per square metre; the median is 3,147 €/m².

View percentile table
Percentile€/m²
P10 (low)2,332 €/m²
P252,633 €/m²
Median (P50)3,147 €/m²
P754,359 €/m²
P90 (high-end)6,015 €/m²
Germany (median)3,924 €/m²

How fast do apartments sell in Dresden?

Median time on market and repricing among active listings.

In Dresden, active listings stay on the market for a median of 54 days and the price was cut on 14.2% of offers.

Median days on market (active)54 days
Share with a price cut14.2%
Offered tenanted47.1%

What kinds of apartments are offered in Dresden?

Most common construction-era class in Dresden: 1900–1949 (32%).

Construction era

  • Pre-1900 6 %
  • 1900–1949 32 %
  • 1950–1979 2 %
  • 1980–1999 27 %
  • 2000 or later 20 %
  • Unknown 13 %
Construction era as a table
Construction eraShareListings
Pre-19005.7%155
1900–194932%866
1950–19792%54
1980–199927.4%741
2000 or later20.1%543
Unknown12.8%346

Condition

  • Well kept 48 %
  • Not specified 24 %
  • Excellent condition 13 %
  • New build 13 %
  • Needs renovation 1 %
Condition as a table
ConditionShareListings
Well kept48.3%1,306
Not specified24%648
Excellent condition13.4%362
New build13.3%360
Needs renovation1.1%29

Features

Features as a table
FeatureShare
Balcony/terrace74.6%
Elevator27.4%
Cellar66.8%
Offered tenanted47.1%

Is Dresden more expensive than other German cities?

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

Dresden ranks 46 of 70 analysed cities and is -20% versus the German median.

See comparison table
MarketMedian €/m²Δ vs DresdenRank DE
Germany3,924 €/m²+25%—
Kiel3,369 €/m²+7%43 / 70
Aachen3,351 €/m²+6%44 / 70
Hanover3,318 €/m²+5%45 / 70
Dresden3,147 €/m²—46 / 70
Leipzig3,040 €/m²-3%47 / 70
Pforzheim2,956 €/m²-6%48 / 70
Kassel2,952 €/m²-6%49 / 70

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 Dresden

How much does an apartment cost in Dresden?

The median asking price for condominiums in Dresden is 3,147 €/m² (offer prices, not notarized sale prices; as of August 2026). The median total price is 220,000 € for a 69.8 m² apartment; the 3-year history contains 12,269 listings.

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

The median price per square metre in Dresden is 3,147 €/m². A 70 m² apartment therefore costs about 220,290 € — an asking price, not a notarized sale price.

How have apartment prices in Dresden developed?

Year over year the median price per square metre in Dresden is +3.6% (rolling six-month average of offer medians).

Is Dresden more expensive than the German average?

The median in Dresden (3,147 €/m²) is 20% cheaper than the German national median of 3,924 €/m² per square metre.

Where does Dresden rank among German cities by price?

With 3,147 €/m², Dresden ranks 46 of 70 analysed German cities, sorted by median price per square metre (most expensive first).

What is the price range for apartments in Dresden?

From the cheap tenth at 2,332 €/m² (P10) to the high-end tenth at 6,015 €/m² (P90); the middle half of offers lies between 2,633 €/m² and 4,359 €/m² per square metre.

Are apartments in Dresden mostly old or new builds?

The most common construction-era class among active listings in Dresden is 1900–1949 (32%).

How fast do apartments sell in Dresden?

Active listings in Dresden stay on the market for a median of 54 days (current asking listings).

How many apartments are for sale in Dresden?

We currently analyse 2,705 active condominium listings in Dresden (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

How to cite: “Felix Schlendorfer · ScreenImmos Market Analysis, screenimmos.de/en/property-prices/dresden/, as of August 2026.”

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