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Apartment prices in Leipzig 2026

Buying an apartment in Leipzig costs a median of 3,040 €/m² (offer prices, not notarized sale prices; as of August 2026). The 3-year history contains 23,737 listings across more than 47 portals.

Felix Schlendorfer · ScreenImmos Market AnalysisAs of 23,737 listings in 3 years · 47+ portals
Median €/m²3,040 €/m²-23% vs Germany
12-month trend▼ -1.5%rolling 6 mo.
Spread P25–P7548 %2,534–3,750 €/m²
Median total price210,000 €70 m² median
Rank in Germany47 / 70by €/m²
Time on market53 daysmedian
Trend · whole market

ScreenImmos Listing-Price Index — Leipzig

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 Leipzig rose from 2,877 €/m² (September 2023) to 3,040 €/m² today (as of August 2026); -1.5% year over year.

2,847 €/m²2,986 €/m²3,126 €/m²2023-092025-032026-08Berechneter Median €/m²
View whole-market monthly values
MonthCalculated €/m²Monthly value €/m²Listings
September 20232,877 €/m²2,894 €/m²578
October 20232,880 €/m²2,890 €/m²942
November 20232,870 €/m²2,828 €/m²709
December 20232,853 €/m²2,769 €/m²480
January 20242,847 €/m²2,800 €/m²630
February 20242,922 €/m²3,354 €/m²728
March 20242,919 €/m²2,871 €/m²376
April 20242,920 €/m²2,898 €/m²382
May 20242,951 €/m²3,013 €/m²437
June 20242,973 €/m²2,901 €/m²501
July 20242,978 €/m²2,830 €/m²478
August 20242,880 €/m²2,769 €/m²441
September 20242,930 €/m²3,167 €/m²426
October 20242,959 €/m²3,075 €/m²521
November 20242,936 €/m²2,873 €/m²524
December 20242,947 €/m²2,967 €/m²412
January 20253,000 €/m²3,151 €/m²486
February 20253,064 €/m²3,149 €/m²496
March 20253,039 €/m²3,020 €/m²662
April 20253,041 €/m²3,086 €/m²596
May 20253,096 €/m²3,204 €/m²656
June 20253,097 €/m²2,973 €/m²413
July 20253,088 €/m²3,095 €/m²558
August 20253,111 €/m²3,289 €/m²545
September 20253,126 €/m²3,108 €/m²751
October 20253,120 €/m²3,051 €/m²722
November 20253,087 €/m²3,004 €/m²570
December 20253,101 €/m²3,060 €/m²584
January 20263,094 €/m²3,050 €/m²903
February 20263,034 €/m²2,931 €/m²541
March 20263,016 €/m²3,000 €/m²968
April 20263,020 €/m²3,074 €/m²887
May 20263,033 €/m²3,084 €/m²1,028
June 20263,023 €/m²2,998 €/m²1,014
July 20263,026 €/m²3,066 €/m²1,563
August 20263,020 €/m²2,896 €/m²522

Calculated median per m² over time. Asking prices, not notarised sale prices. Historical sample: 23,737 listings across the full timeline.

Where is the premium in Leipzig?

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 +11 % more per m² than inefficient ones (E–H).

Efficient (A–B)3,183+5 %67 %
Mid (C–D)2,857−6 %29 %
Inefficient (E–H)3,000−1 %4 %

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

Premium by apartment type

Penthouse leads at 5,818 €/m² — +96 % above Ground floor.

Standard3,013−1 %73 %
Ground floor2,965−2 %11 %
Top floor3,017−1 %9 %
Maisonette3,555+17 %4 %
Penthouse5,818+91 %1 %
Loft3,523+16 %2 %

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

Price by unit size

Small units fetch +38 % more per m² than the cheapest class.

1 room3,000−1 %7 %
2 rooms2,806−8 %39 %
3 rooms3,139+3 %34 %
4 rooms3,658+20 %14 %
5+ rooms3,885+28 %6 %

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

Price by floor area

Between the smallest and largest size class there is +40 % per m².

up to 50 m²2,857−6 %16 %
50–80 m²2,840−7 %48 %
80–120 m²3,459+14 %25 %
over 120 m²3,971+31 %11 %

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

Tenanted vs. vacant

Tenanted listings sit −18 % relative to owner-occupied ones.

Owner-occupied3,434+13 %48 %
Tenanted2,818−7 %52 %

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

See all key figures as a table
Key figures Leipzig · as of August 2026
MetricValue
Median asking price3,040 €/m²
vs German median-23% (3,924 €/m²)
Rank in Germany47 of 70
Range P25–P752,534 €/m² – 3,750 €/m²
Percentiles P10 / P902,205 €/m² / 5,036 €/m²
Median total price210,000 €
Median living area70 m²
Median rooms3
12-month trend-1.5%
Median days on market53 days
Share with a price cut14.7%
Offered tenanted51.5%
Active listings5,258

Source: Felix Schlendorfer · ScreenImmos Market Analysis · offer prices, not notarized sale prices · historical sample: 23,737 listings across the 3-year history · as of August 2026 · Methodology · Data as JSON

Historical sample: 23,737 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 Leipzig?

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

50% of offers in Leipzig lie between 2,534 €/m² and 3,750 €/m² per square metre; the median is 3,040 €/m².

View percentile table
Percentile€/m²
P10 (low)2,205 €/m²
P252,534 €/m²
Median (P50)3,040 €/m²
P753,750 €/m²
P90 (high-end)5,036 €/m²
Germany (median)3,924 €/m²

How fast do apartments sell in Leipzig?

Median time on market and repricing among active listings.

In Leipzig, active listings stay on the market for a median of 53 days and the price was cut on 14.7% of offers.

Median days on market (active)53 days
Share with a price cut14.7%
Offered tenanted51.5%

What kinds of apartments are offered in Leipzig?

Most common construction-era class in Leipzig: 1900–1949 (42%).

Construction era

  • Pre-1900 11 %
  • 1900–1949 42 %
  • 1950–1979 1 %
  • 1980–1999 18 %
  • 2000 or later 10 %
  • Unknown 17 %
Construction era as a table
Construction eraShareListings
Pre-190011.3%595
1900–194942.4%2,228
1950–19791.3%66
1980–199918.1%953
2000 or later9.8%513
Unknown17.2%903

Condition

  • Well kept 50 %
  • Not specified 25 %
  • Excellent condition 17 %
  • New build 7 %
  • Needs renovation 1 %
Condition as a table
ConditionShareListings
Well kept50.3%2,645
Not specified25.1%1,322
Excellent condition16.7%877
New build7.1%375
Needs renovation0.7%39

Features

Features as a table
FeatureShare
Balcony/terrace74.1%
Elevator33.7%
Cellar65%
Offered tenanted51.5%

Is Leipzig more expensive than other German cities?

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

Leipzig ranks 47 of 70 analysed cities and is -23% versus the German median.

See comparison table
MarketMedian €/m²Δ vs LeipzigRank DE
Germany3,924 €/m²+29%
Aachen3,351 €/m²+10%44 / 70
Hanover3,318 €/m²+9%45 / 70
Dresden3,147 €/m²+4%46 / 70
Leipzig3,040 €/m²47 / 70
Pforzheim2,956 €/m²-3%48 / 70
Kassel2,952 €/m²-3%49 / 70
Bremen2,947 €/m²-3%50 / 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 Leipzig

How much does an apartment cost in Leipzig?

The median asking price for condominiums in Leipzig is 3,040 €/m² (offer prices, not notarized sale prices; as of August 2026). The median total price is 210,000 € for a 70 m² apartment; the 3-year history contains 23,737 listings.

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

The median price per square metre in Leipzig is 3,040 €/m². A 70 m² apartment therefore costs about 212,800 € — an asking price, not a notarized sale price.

How have apartment prices in Leipzig developed?

Year over year the median price per square metre in Leipzig is -1.5% (rolling six-month average of offer medians).

Is Leipzig more expensive than the German average?

The median in Leipzig (3,040 €/m²) is 23% cheaper than the German national median of 3,924 €/m² per square metre.

Where does Leipzig rank among German cities by price?

With 3,040 €/m², Leipzig ranks 47 of 70 analysed German cities, sorted by median price per square metre (most expensive first).

What is the price range for apartments in Leipzig?

From the cheap tenth at 2,205 €/m² (P10) to the high-end tenth at 5,036 €/m² (P90); the middle half of offers lies between 2,534 €/m² and 3,750 €/m² per square metre.

Are apartments in Leipzig mostly old or new builds?

The most common construction-era class among active listings in Leipzig is 1900–1949 (42%).

How fast do apartments sell in Leipzig?

Active listings in Leipzig stay on the market for a median of 53 days (current asking listings).

How many apartments are for sale in Leipzig?

We currently analyse 5,258 active condominium listings in Leipzig (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/leipzig/, as of August 2026.”

About the author: Felix Schlendorfer, founder and real-estate market analyst — responsible for the content under § 18 (2) MStV.

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