Berlin-Marzahn-Hellersdorf: prices, rents and location
Marzahn-Hellersdorf in the east of Berlin is known for its large prefabricated (Plattenbau) housing estates, built from the late 1970s in Marzahn and in the 1980s in Hellersdorf and extensively refurbished after 1990. In addition, Biesdorf, Kaulsdorf and Mahlsdorf have extensive areas of detached houses with gardens. Well-known attractions are the Gärten der Welt and Schloss Biesdorf.
Facts and figures
| Inhabitants | 297.570 |
|---|---|
| Area | 61.8 km² |
| Avg. purchase price, freehold flats | 3,363 €/m² (Berlin: 5,511 €/m²) |
| Avg. asking rent (net cold) | 11.56 €/m² |
| Milieu protection areas | 0 |
| S-Bahn and U-Bahn | U5, S5, S7, tram M6, M8, 16, 18 |
| Localities | Marzahn, Biesdorf, Kaulsdorf, Mahlsdorf, Hellersdorf |
The district
The district has 297,570 inhabitants (as at 30.06.2026); the population has grown in recent years. Connections to the city centre are provided by the U5, S5 and S7 as well as several tram lines.
For investors
At 11.56 €/m², Marzahn-Hellersdorf has the lowest asking rent in Berlin (IBB 2025) and, at around 3,363 €/m², the second-lowest purchase price level (Gutachterausschuss 2025). It is the only district without social preservation areas, so the permit requirements of milieu protection do not apply here; however, the rent cap (Mietpreisbremse) and the Berlin-wide conversion ban for buildings with more than five flats do apply here too. Entry prices below the Berlin average offer opportunities. Risks: below-average purchasing power (net household income 2,525 €, IBB 2024), a low rent base that limits rental income, and big differences in quality between large housing estates and areas of detached houses.
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/marzahn-hellersdorf.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
Frequently asked questions
Are there milieu protection areas in Marzahn-Hellersdorf?
No. According to the Senate Department's street list (as at 21.02.2026), Marzahn-Hellersdorf is the only Berlin district without a social preservation area. The rent cap and the Berlin-wide conversion ordinance apply nevertheless.
How high are rents in Marzahn-Hellersdorf?
According to the IBB Housing Market Report 2025, the median asking rent was 11.56 €/m² net cold – the lowest of all districts (Berlin: 15.78 €/m²).
Which localities belong to Marzahn-Hellersdorf?
Five: Marzahn, Biesdorf, Kaulsdorf, Mahlsdorf and Hellersdorf.
General information, as at October 2026. It does not replace advice from a tax adviser, solicitor or notary.
