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There is no fixed difference in the German rental market. Studio, apartment and 1-Zimmer-Wohnung usually describe the same type of home: one room for living and sleeping, with its own bathroom and a kitchen or kitchenette. On 91�첥, you’ll find all of them under one-room flats.

Kaltmiete is the base rent without utilities. Warmmiete includes heating and other operating costs (Nebenkosten). Always ask for the Warmmiete to compare listings accurately – the difference can be €100–250 per month.

Most studios and one-room flats in Germany are between 20 and 40 square metres. On 91�첥, the average size is 30,90 m². The kitchen, bathroom and hallway are not counted as rooms in German listings.

Kaltmiete is the base rent without additional costs. Warmmiete adds the Nebenkosten, which cover heating, water, waste collection and building maintenance. Electricity and internet are usually not included, so you pay for them separately.

Most landlords in Germany ask for proof of creditworthiness, and a SCHUFA report is the most common form. Through 91�첥 you can order a credit check digitally and add it to your application straight away.

A Kaution is a security deposit of up to three months’ Kaltmiete. You may pay it in three monthly instalments. The landlord must keep it in a separate account and return it with interest when you move out, minus any outstanding costs or damage.

Yes, on 91�첥 you can filter your search for furnished flats. You’ll find more options under furnished apartments.

No, in most cities a room in a shared flat (WG) is cheaper, because rent and utilities are split between flatmates. In Berlin, a WG room costs 381 euros on average and a studio 515 euros. In return, you have the kitchen and bathroom to yourself.

In Germany, you must register your new address within two weeks of moving in. Registration is done at the local registration office, called Bürgeramt or Bürgerbüro depending on the city. You’ll need a Wohnungsgeberbestätigung, a form your landlord fills in to confirm that you live there.