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Rents in Wiesbaden are rising rapidly: 14% for new buildings!
Wiesbaden is recording rent increases: New rent index figures show increases of up to 14 percent since 2021.
Rents in Wiesbaden are rising rapidly: 14% for new buildings!
It's that time again in Wiesbaden: the rent index has been updated and the numbers speak for themselves. Loud fr.de There has been an increase in rents, especially for new buildings. While the prices for newly built apartments have risen between 8 and 14 percent, the average price for an 80 square meter apartment in very good locations is around 15 euros per square meter. Old buildings are slightly cheaper at around 12.70 euros per square meter, but the increase is noticeable here too.
The new update of the rent index, which was noted by the magistrate on June 17, 2025, shows that rents have increased by 2 to 3 percent annually since 2021. However, this development is put into perspective by high inflation and the doubling of labor costs for craft work. One thing is certain: the situation on the housing market remains tense and a “wave of rent increases” could threaten fr.de reported.
The challenge for tenants
The updated rent index is based on feedback from over 6,000 questionnaires that were sent to more than 15,000 members. This legally binding survey serves to determine the local comparative rent and offers valuable guidance for tenants. Like the city of Wiesbaden on its website wiesbaden.de informed, the rent index for non-price-controlled apartments offers a solid basis for assessing the rent level in relation to the type, size, furnishings, condition and location of the properties.
But the future is uncertain: If the 15th update does not take place, the tenants' association could withdraw from the working group. A cooperation between the tenants' association, Haus & Grund Wiesbaden, experts and the city administration takes care of the development of the rent index. The suggestion in the room is that landlords will in future have to present the prices for three comparable apartments in order to prove the usual local rent.
Legal support for tenants
For further information or if you have questions about tenancy law, established lawyers who specialize in tenancy law are available. But be careful: The Wiesbaden Tenants' Association offers legal advice exclusively for members. Anyone who would like to get an overview of this tense situation is well advised to study the contents of the new rent index carefully.
In summary, the updated rent index is a clear message to all tenants - the situation remains challenging. A good hand when looking for an apartment and timely advice can make the crucial difference here.