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Berlin-Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf: prices, rents and neighbourhood
Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf is the centre of the City West, with Kurfürstendamm, Bahnhof Zoo, Charlottenburg Palace (Schloss Charlottenburg), the trade fair grounds (Messe), the Technical University (Technische Universität) and the University of the Arts (Universität der Künste). The area is characterised by grand upper-middle-class period buildings (Altbauten) with high ceilings and generous floor plans around Savignyplatz, Lietzensee and Ludwigkirchplatz. In the west and south-west lie the villa colonies of Grunewald and Westend; Charlottenburg-Nord is shaped by housing estates, including the Großsiedlung Siemensstadt, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site 'Berlin Modernism Housing Estates' (Siedlungen der Berliner Moderne).
Key figures
| Residents | 342,638 |
|---|---|
| Area | 64.7 km² |
| Average apartment price | 5,371 €/m² (Berlin: 5,511 €/m²) |
| Average asking rent (net cold) | 19.17 €/m² |
| Social preservation areas (Milieuschutz) | 9 (Mierendorff-Insel, Gierkeplatz, Klausenerplatz, Jungfernheide, Alt-Lietzow, Richard-Wagner-Straße, …) |
| Transport | U1, U2, U3, U7, U9, S3, S5, S7, S9, Ringbahn S41/S42, S46, Regionalverkehr Zoologischer Garten und Charlottenburg |
| Neighbourhoods | 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 residents as of 30 June 2026). At 77.0 m², the average flat size is above the Berlin figure of 72.5 m² (IBB, 2024). Well-known neighbourhoods (Kieze) include Klausenerplatz, Mierendorff-Insel, Savignyplatz, Halensee and Schmargendorf.
For investors
The district is regarded as an established location with stable values and international recognition. The asking rent (Angebotsmiete) is €19.17/m² (IBB 2025), and the purchase price level is around €5,371/m² (Berlin property valuation committee (Gutachterausschuss), 2025). Nine social preservation areas (soziale Erhaltungsgebiete) mainly affect Charlottenburg around Klausenerplatz, Mierendorff-Insel and Richard-Wagner-Straße, as well as Wilmersdorf around Brabanter Platz and Hochmeisterplatz; villa areas such as Grunewald are not covered. Risks: the rent cap (Mietpreisbremse) and the ban on conversion into owner-occupied flats (Umwandlungsverbot) apply throughout Berlin, older period buildings may incur considerable maintenance costs, and the high entry price limits the ongoing yield.
Properties for sale here
125 m² loft with private garden and two garage spaces in Charlottenburg – €670,000
Renovated 1-room flat with balcony off Kurfürstendamm, Halensee – €255,000
Let 1-room flat in Charlottenburg, 4.25% gross yield, balcony – €189,000
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 (Ortsteile): Charlottenburg, Wilmersdorf, Schmargendorf, Grunewald, Westend, Charlottenburg-Nord and Halensee.
Are there social preservation areas (Milieuschutz) in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf?
Yes, 9 social preservation areas (soziale Erhaltungsgebiete) according to the street list of the Senate Department for Urban Development (SenStadt), as of 21 February 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 (IBB-Wohnungsmarktbericht), the median asking rent was €19.17/m² net of heating and service charges (nettokalt) – the third-highest figure in Berlin.
General information, as of October 2026. It does not replace advice from a tax adviser, a lawyer or a notary.
