Rents in Havelland are exploding: 30 percent increase in three years!

Rents in Havelland are exploding: 30 percent increase in three years!

The demand for living space remains high in Havelland. Rents have increased by an average of 30 percent from 2022 to 2025. This means they have risen from 9.32 euros to an impressive 12.14 euros per square meter cold. This development is not surprising, as Havelland is one of the ten regions in Germany with the strongest rent increases. Osthavelland in particular is attracting more and more people who are looking for a connection to Berlin. The most expensive places in the region are Falkensee, Dallgow-Döberitz, Schönwalde-Glien and the Elstal district in Wustermark. MAZ Online reported on these developments and the high rent levels.

Berlin, on the other hand, has recorded a significant increase in rental prices of 42.58 percent, making it the 10th most expensive rent in Germany at 14.90 euros per square meter. These figures are a clear indication that rental prices in major cities are still on the rise. The large cities outside the capital are also showing lively price demand; The metropolises of Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Cologne, Leipzig and Stuttgart in particular recorded an average increase in asking rents of 4.9 percent in the second half of 2024. JLL reports on these developments and how rental prices have increased over the years.

Tragic events and new developments

Unfortunately, there is also dark news from Falkensee: A tragic swimming accident occurred when a 13-year-old was found lifeless in the Neuer See. The boy died in a Berlin hospital. This incident follows a similar fatal swimming accident at Lake Falkenhagen in July, reigniting the safety debate around local waters. The police have launched an investigation into the cause of death. MAZ Online reports about these sad incidents.

But it's not just negative news that shapes the region. The district council in Havelland is planning a special meeting on August 18, 2025 to discuss the construction of a new high school in Wustermark. In view of the increasing number of students in Osthavelland, a new continuing education offering is becoming increasingly important. The planned investments of 60 million euros are on the agenda. The expansion of special schools in Rathenow is also part of the considerations.

Further developments in Havelland

Another topic that concerns the region is training to become a certified star guide in the Westhavelland Star and Nature Park. This starts in October and aims to offer guided star walks for tourists. This shows that Havelland not only has rising rents, but also a growing leisure and tourism sector.

For anyone who is interested in the current rental price development, we recommend taking a look at the rent index from Immobilienscout24. This data provides valuable insight into local pricing trends and helps both tenants and landlords better understand market conditions.

We see that Havelland offers an exciting and challenging environment. Given current developments, it remains to be seen how the situation will develop further.