Berlin-Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf: prices, rents and location
Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf is the centre of City West, with the Kurfürstendamm, Bahnhof Zoo, Charlottenburg Palace, the exhibition grounds (Messe), the Technical University and the University of the Arts. It is characterised by grand upper-middle-class period buildings with high ceilings and generous floor plans around Savignyplatz, Lietzensee and Ludwigkirchplatz. To the west and south-west lie the villa colonies of Grunewald and Westend; Charlottenburg-Nord is dominated by housing estates, including the Siemensstadt large estate (Großsiedlung Siemensstadt), part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Berlin Modernism Housing Estates” (Siedlungen der Berliner Moderne).
Facts and figures
| Inhabitants | 342.638 |
|---|---|
| Area | 64.7 km² |
| Avg. purchase price, freehold flats | 5,371 €/m² (Berlin: 5,511 €/m²) |
| Avg. asking rent (net cold) | 19.17 €/m² |
| Milieu protection areas | 9 (Mierendorff-Insel, Gierkeplatz, Klausenerplatz, Jungfernheide, Alt-Lietzow, Richard-Wagner-Straße, …) |
| S-Bahn and U-Bahn | U1, U2, U3, U7, U9, S3, S5, S7, S9, Ringbahn S41/S42, S46, regional services at Zoologischer Garten and Charlottenburg |
| Localities | Charlottenburg, Wilmersdorf, Schmargendorf, Grunewald, Westend, Charlottenburg-Nord, Halensee |
The district
With an average age of 45.3 years, the population is older than the Berlin average (342,638 inhabitants, as at 30.06.2026). At 77.0 m², the average flat size is above the Berlin figure of 72.5 m² (IBB, 2024). Well-known neighbourhoods are Klausenerplatz, Mierendorff-Insel, Savignyplatz, Halensee and Schmargendorf.
For investors
The district is regarded as an established location with stable values and international renown. The asking rent is 19.17 €/m² (IBB 2025), the purchase price level around 5,371 €/m² (Gutachterausschuss 2025). Nine social preservation areas mainly affect Charlottenburg around Klausenerplatz, Mierendorff-Insel and Richard-Wagner-Straße, and Wilmersdorf around Brabanter Platz and Hochmeisterplatz; villa areas such as Grunewald are not covered. Risks: the rent cap (Mietpreisbremse) and the conversion ban apply throughout Berlin, older period buildings can incur considerable maintenance costs, and the high entry price limits the ongoing yield.
Sources
- https://download.statistik-berlin-brandenburg.de/7cb89e083c1ea02d/4e03c8e1693a/SB_A01-05-00_2026h01_BE.xlsx
- https://download.statistik-berlin-brandenburg.de/0f2df93f2c44a5e1/7fdeb7f2def9/SB_A05-03-00_2024j01_BE.xlsx
- https://www.berlin.de/gutachterausschuss/_assets/amarktinformationen/amarktanalyse/04-03-010-2500.pdf
- https://www.ibb.de/media/dokumente/publikationen/berliner-wohnungsmarkt/wohnungsmarktbericht/2025/ibb-wohnungsmarktbericht-angebotsmieten_2012-2025.pdf
- https://www.ibb.de/media/dokumente/publikationen/berliner-wohnungsmarkt/wohnungsmarktbericht/2025/charlottenburg-wilmersdorf.pdf
- https://www.berlin.de/sen/stadtentwicklung/quartiersentwicklung/stadterneuerung/soziales-erhaltungsrecht/
- https://www.berlin.de/sen/stadtentwicklung/_assets/quartiersentwicklung/stadterneuerung/soziales-erhaltungsrecht/260221_strassenliste.pdf
- https://www.berlin.de/sen/wohnen/rechtliches/umwandlungsverordnung/
- https://www.berlin.de/aktuelles/10014766-958090-mietpreisbremse-bis-2029-verlaengert.html
- https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bbaug/__24.html
- https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bbaug/__172.html
- https://pardok.parlament-berlin.de/starweb/adis/citat/VT/19/SchrAnfr/S19-20607.pdf
- https://www.bvg.de/de/verbindungen/linienuebersicht
- https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1239
Frequently asked questions
Which localities belong to Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf?
Seven localities: Charlottenburg, Wilmersdorf, Schmargendorf, Grunewald, Westend, Charlottenburg-Nord and Halensee.
Is there milieu protection in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf?
Yes, 9 social preservation areas (SenStadt street list, as at 21.02.2026): Mierendorff-Insel, Gierkeplatz, Klausenerplatz, Jungfernheide, Alt-Lietzow, Richard-Wagner-Straße, Karl-August-Platz, Brabanter Platz and Hochmeisterplatz.
How high is the asking rent in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf?
According to the IBB Housing Market Report 2025, the median asking rent was 19.17 €/m² net cold – the third-highest value in Berlin.
General information, as at October 2026. It does not replace advice from a tax adviser, solicitor or notary.
