Companies That Rent 1-Room Apartments Directly
These operators own or manage their own buildings in Berlin and rent furnished 1-Zimmer apartments directly — no agency, no middleman.
Student Residences · Students & Young Professionals
232 fully furnished micro-apartments in Friedrichshain (Gürtelstr. 36). All-inclusive (electricity, internet, water). Compact Line from 17 m², Convenient Line up to 27 m², priced €650–1,100/month. Min. 6 months. One of Berlin's best-known student micro-apartment brands.
Berlin's largest private student housing operator (~1,500 units). 3 locations: Frankfurter Tor (Friedrichshain), Mitte-Wedding (Brunnenstraße), Adlershof. All-inclusive studios from 17 m², €765–975/month. Gym, gaming rooms, study areas, laundry. Non-students → sister brand Tannhaus.
Two locations: Kreuzberg (Köpenicker Str. 43, 212 apts, since 2014) and Friedrichshain (350 apts, opening 2026). Studios ~17–25 m², all-inclusive from ~€1,105/month. Gym, study room, rooftop terrace, movie lounge, clubhouse. Semester or full-year stays.
Central furnished 1-room apartments in Berlin Mitte (Michaelkirchstraße). All-inclusive: Wi-Fi, electricity, water. 100% digital — no estate agents, no hidden fees, no processing fee. For students, trainees, Erasmus students, and first-job arrivals. Managed via a dedicated app.
Two locations: Tegel (Von-der-Gablentz-Str. 3–15) and Oberschöneweide (Plönzeile 27/29, near HTW). Fully furnished 1-room apartments. Gym, volleyball court, launderette, study areas. Min. 6 months. Plus category available without enrolment certificate.
Berlin's largest temporary housing provider — state-backed, ~6,500 furnished apartments in 31 complexes city-wide. Student buildings with 16–32 m² studios from €420–550/month. Also apartments for trainees via EasyLiving sub-brand. The most affordable furnished option in Berlin.
298 fully furnished apartments (21–41 m²) in Berlin-Lichtenberg (Friedrichsfelde). All-inclusive. Amenities: beach volleyball court, two rooftop terraces, fitness room, community room, laundry, urban beekeeping. For students, commuters, trainees, and young professionals.
Student apartment complex in Wedding (Müllerstr. 34), now managed under Yugo. Fully furnished studios, all-inclusive rent. Fitness room, washing lounge, community areas. Established since 2009 — one of Germany's pioneering student apartment brands. Commission-free rent.
Two Berlin locations: Moabit (Kaiserin-Augusta-Allee 4, ~297 units) and Karlshorst. Fully furnished studios, all-inclusive (electricity, water, heating, fibre internet, TV). Communal kitchens, study rooms, roof terraces. Operated by non-profit FDS Foundation — 40+ years experience.
244 high-quality furnished apartments at Mühlenstraße in Friedrichshain and other Berlin locations. All-inclusive package covers all costs for the entire stay. Community lounge areas. Online tenant portal open 365 days/year for easy management of your contract.
Kreuzberg (Dudenstraße 80). 154 fully furnished apartments, 17–24 m², all-inclusive from €599/month. Private bathroom and kitchenette in every unit. On-site gym (included), laundry, community events (welcome parties, game nights). English-speaking on-site management team.
~300 fully furnished student apartments in Lichtenberg (near Tierpark), 2 min walk from U-Bahn and tram. All-inclusive rent with no extra service charges. Private kitchenette and Wi-Fi in every unit. Gym, lounge, study rooms, and communal kitchen all included. Multilingual team on-site.
Student residence in Weißensee (Rennbahnstraße 83–84). Various apartment sizes and floor plans, all at all-inclusive fair prices. Modern furnished studios for students and trainees. Part of the Campo Novo Group (Hildebrandt Immobilien GmbH). Also operates business apartment houses under the same brand.
Two Berlin locations (Mitte and a second site). Fully furnished studios from ~20 m², from €470+ (excl. utilities). Design-oriented architecture, 3 lounges, fitness room, foosball, launderette, study room, and stunning rooftop terrace. Open to students and for free rental without restrictions.
7 residence locations across Berlin (Wedding, Lichtenberg-Friedrichshain, Tempelhof-Schöneberg, and more). Part of the Bürgermeister-Reuter-Foundation. Fully furnished rooms and apartments for students and trainees, from €549/month. Wi-Fi, laundry, bicycle storage. Events to help you meet neighbours.
Two offerings: student apartments near HTW (Köpenick/Treptow, only students, semester contracts from March or September) and a 33-studio Boardinghouse (Wilhelminenhofstr. 80) for short to long stays. Boardinghouse includes weekly cleaning, linen, roof terrace with Spree view, gym, free bikes.
Historic student villages at two locations: Schlachtensee (south, near FU Berlin, right on the lake, from €492/month) and Adlershof (southeast, near Humboldt Campus). Furnished shared flats and individual apartments. International community from 100+ countries since 1959.
Alexanderstraße 40, Mitte (at Alexanderplatz). Hybrid hotel + student accommodation — fully furnished rooms with private bathroom, shared kitchen, 24/7 gym, free bikes, laundry, study spaces, 24h reception. Community events and workshops. For students and professionals alike. Great central location.
Sub-brand of Berlinovo focused on affordable furnished apartments for trainees (Azubis) and young professionals. Low-cost fully equipped studios in several Berlin districts, with short routes to vocational schools. One of the few providers with a genuine budget-first focus for this demographic.
Serviced Apartments, Expats & Flexible Stays
Sister brand of Neon Wood, open to young professionals, digital nomads, and freelancers — no student ID required. Fully furnished and fully equipped studios (bed, sofa, kitchenette, dishwasher, 40" TV, towels, dishes). Neukölln, Mitte-Wedding, Frankfurter Tor. 1–12 months, from ~€1,395/month all-inclusive.
Berlin-born design-led serviced apartments (interiors by studio aisslinger). Studios with private kitchen, weekly cleaning, coworking lounge, contactless self-check-in. Friedrichshain (near Ostkreuz) open now; Mitte (Schultheiss Quartier) and Gesundbrunnen coming. Stays from 1 night to 6 months.
207 premium furnished studio apartments (22–25 m²) at Krautstraße 30, between Jannowitzbrücke and Ostbahnhof. All-inclusive, 24/7 co-working space, on-site café, weekly cleaning, concierge, and relocation support. Deposit-free experience. Stays of 1 month+. Near Zalando, Amazon, Mercedes-Benz Arena.
213 micro-apartments (co-living flats of 4–5 private studios each) at Heidestraße 19/19A in Europacity (Mitte). Each micro-apt has private kitchenette, private bathroom, soundproof doors (~30 m² incl. share of common areas). Shared living/dining area per flat. All-inclusive, min. 6 months. Also open to corporates.
Serviced apartments for business travellers and flexible stays. Multiple Berlin locations including City-West (Charlottenburg). Fully equipped studios, 24/7 contactless check-in via smartphone, 100% paperless. Strong sustainability concept. Stays from 1 night to several months.
Berlin agency specialising exclusively in furnished temporary apartments. Verified studios (20–50 m²) in central districts: Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg, Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg, Charlottenburg, Tiergarten. Always provides Wohnungsgeberbestätigung. English-speaking team. No SCHUFA required.
Established Berlin & Potsdam agency for furnished short and medium-term rentals. All price ranges and districts, catering to expats, business travellers, and relocating professionals. Personal guidance throughout the entire search and rental process.
Affordable Micro-Living & Long-Term Studios
Three Berlin locations: Mitte/Gesundbrunnen (17–22 m², from ~€550/mo), Nord/Spandau (19–29 m², from €320/mo — cheapest option), and Kreuzkölln/Neukölln (20–33 m², from €625/mo). Semi-furnished with fitted kitchen, Wi-Fi. Fully digital process. Open to all: students, trainees, commuters, professionals.
172 functionally furnished 1- and 2-room apartments in a KfW-efficient building in Neukölln (Silbersteinstraße 54). Wi-Fi, cable TV, fitted kitchen, shower bathroom. Own cellar room and bike stand per apartment. Ground floor laundry, café. 1-room from ~€476 Kaltmiete (19–23 m²). 1 min walk to U/S-Bahn Hermannstraße.
537 modern rental apartments (1–3 rooms, 27–91 m²) in the new Friedenauer Höhe urban quarter, Schöneberg/Friedenau. All apartments have a sunny balcony or terrace, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a high-quality fitted kitchen. Completed early 2024. Great for singles seeking quality long-term living near Bundesplatz S/U.
New architectural residential complex in northern Charlottenburg. Micro-living studios (<40 m²) with fitted kitchen, high-quality bathrooms, rooftop deck, Spree promenade, garden areas, and fibre internet. For individualists who want quality without hotel costs. Available for immediate occupancy.
General Rental Platforms
Large listing portals where you search across thousands of independent listings from private landlords and agencies. Use these in parallel with the direct providers above.
German portals — highest volume of listings
Germany's largest real estate portal. Tens of thousands of Berlin listings from private landlords and agencies. A paid MieterPlus account gives early access to new listings — critical in Berlin's competitive market. Filter: "1-Zimmer", möbliert, Kaltmiete. Set up email alerts immediately after registering.
Germany's largest classifieds platform (formerly eBay Kleinanzeigen). Many private landlords list studios here first, sometimes below market price. Search: "1-Zimmer-Wohnung Berlin möbliert". Free to use. Always visit in person and never send money before signing a contract — scam risk is real.
Germany's top platform for shared flats and smaller apartments — with an English interface. Also lists entire 1-Zimmer apartments and furnished sublets. Hundreds of new Berlin listings daily. Very strong for short-term sublets. Free to use. Also the platform where many direct providers (like Neon Wood) list spare units.
Germany's second-largest property portal. Good coverage from private landlords and agencies — some list exclusively here. Useful for both long-term unfurnished and furnished options. Use alongside ImmoScout24 for broader coverage. Interface primarily in German.
Official portal aggregating listings from all six Berlin state-owned housing companies: Degewo, Gesobau, Gewobag, Howoge, Stadt und Land, and WBM. Often more affordable than the private market. Worth checking regularly, especially with a WBS social housing permit. German interface only.
International & furnished-focused platforms
Germany's leading mid-term furnished rental platform, founded in Berlin (2015). 24,000+ listings nationwide, strong Berlin coverage. Fully digital: verified landlords, online contracts, professional photos — usually no viewing required. Many listings include Wohnungsgeberbestätigung for Anmeldung. From €750/month.
International platform for students and expats relocating across borders. Payment held in escrow until after move-in — protects against scams. Filter for listings with Anmeldung possible. Large Berlin inventory. English support. Recommended by All About Berlin as the most reliable international option.
Every listing includes professional photos and a full video walkthrough — ideal for those booking from abroad without an in-person visit. Strong Berlin selection of furnished studios for 1 month+. Popular with international students and professionals relocating to Berlin.
Czech-founded mid-term rental platform available in Berlin. Key differentiator: no deposit required on most listings. Contracts via StayProtection tenant guarantee. Growing Berlin inventory of furnished studios. Good for 1–12 month stays. English interface and payment support.
Tips for Finding a Studio in Berlin
Berlin's rental market is highly competitive. These practical tips will help you stand out, avoid scams, and settle in smoothly.
Prepare Your Bewerbungsmappe
German landlords expect: Selbstauskunft (self-disclosure form), SCHUFA credit report, last 3 pay slips, copy of ID/passport, and ideally a reference from a previous landlord. Have all documents as PDFs ready to send within minutes of a listing appearing.
Respond Within Minutes, Not Hours
Popular listings receive dozens of requests in the first hour. Set up push notifications on ImmoScout24 and WG-Gesucht. Apply immediately with your full documents attached when a good listing appears — 10 minutes late is often already too late.
Book Temporary Housing Before You Arrive
Searching from within Berlin — with a local address — dramatically increases your chances. Book 3–6 weeks of bridge accommodation (Berlinovo, Tannhaus, Staytoo, or Airbnb monthly) before arriving, then search on the ground once you're here.
Key German Rental Terms
1-Zimmer-Wohnung / 1ZKB: studio / 1-room apartment. Möbliert: furnished. Kaltmiete: rent without utilities. Warmmiete: rent with utilities. WBS: social housing permit. Befristet: fixed-term. Kaution: deposit (usually 3 months rent).
Anmeldung is Non-Negotiable
Register your address at a Bürgeramt within 14 days of moving in. Your landlord must give you a Wohnungsgeberbestätigung. Without it: no German bank account, no phone contract, no residence permit. Always confirm this before signing any lease.
Spot and Avoid Scams
Never send money before visiting the apartment in person and signing a contract. Prices far below market rate are a red flag. Beware of landlords claiming to be abroad and asking for a bank transfer before a viewing. Use platforms with escrow payment protection (HousingAnywhere, Wunderflats).
Plan for High Upfront Costs
Budget for: 3 months Kaution (deposit), first month's rent, and possibly a Provision (broker fee, max. 2 months + VAT). Total move-in costs can reach 4–5× the monthly rent. Services like Garentii let you replace the cash deposit with a smaller insurance fee.
Choose Your Kiez Strategically
Budget-friendly: Wedding, Neukölln, Lichtenberg, Marzahn-Hellersdorf, Spandau. Mid-range: Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg, Schöneberg, Weißensee. Pricier but central: Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg, Charlottenburg. All are well-served by U-Bahn and S-Bahn.
Use the Studierendenwerk as a Benchmark
The state-funded Studierendenwerk Berlin offers the most affordable student housing (from ~€350) but has waiting lists of 1+ year. Apply immediately on enrolment anyway — and use private providers in the meantime. Their list is at stw.berlin.