Expected monthly rent (prices can vary a lot depending on location):

• Shared room (WG): around €650
• One-room apartment: around €1000

Deposit: Typically two to three months' rent (refundable upon moving out if no damage is reported).

Broadcasting Fee (GEZ): A mandatory monthly fee of €18.36 per apartment, shared among tenants.

Some listings differentiate between “Kaltmiete” (cold rent) and “Warmmiete” (warm rent”). Kaltmiete refers to the rent without any additional utility and operating costs such as heating, electricity and sometimes water. Warmmiete refers to the rent including utility and operating costs. Depending on the listing, the amount of rent may be indicated as Kaltmiete or Warmmiete.