Looking for a new apartment? There will be several moments in your life when you'll need to find a new roof over your head. Apartment-hunting can be stressful however. If you know how to talk to realtors and landlords though, things can be much easier!

Here we'll introduce you to essential phrases that will help you on your search for a new home. Have a look at the tables below and get ready to start your next apartment-hunt!

Looking for an Apartment: Renter

Here we've collected phrases that you can use when talking to a landlord or landlady. Use them whenever you have a question or want to describe what you're looking for.
German German English English
Ich interessiere mich für Ihre Anzeige.
I'm interested in your listing.
Ich bin auf der Suche nach einer Zweizimmerwohnung.
I'm looking for a two-room apartment.
Ist die Wohnung noch verfügbar?
Is the apartment still available?
Wie viele Schlafzimmer hat die Wohnung?
How many bedrooms are in the apartment?
Wie hoch ist die Kaution?
How much is the deposit?
Sind Wasser und Strom in der Miete enthalten?
Are water and electricity included in the rent?
Beinhaltet die Miete Nebenkosten?
Does the rent include utilities?
Wird die Wohnung voll möbliert vermietet?
Is the apartment rented fully furnished?
Könnte ich mal vorbeikommen, um mir die Wohnung anzusehen?
Could I come by sometime to look at the apartment?
Wie hoch ist die Miete?
How much is the rent?
Für wie lange gilt der Mietvertrag?
How long is the lease?
In was für einer Gegend ist die Wohnung gelegen?
How is the neighborhood around the apartment?
Ist das Rauchen in der Wohnung erlaubt?
Is smoking allowed in the apartment?
Darf ich meine Haustiere mitbringen?
Am I allowed to bring my pets?

Looking for an Apartment: Landlord

Worried whether you'll understand an apartment offer or not? The phrases below are commonly used by landlords and landladies to describe their offers. Check them out so that you can improve your understanding!
German German English English
Die Wohnung verfügt über ein Schlafzimmer und ein Bad, sowie eine voll ausgestattete Küche.
The apartment has one bedroom and bath as well as a fully furnished kitchen.
Leider wurde die Anzeige dieses Wochenende entfernt.
Unfortunately, the listing was taken down this weekend.
Die Wohnung wird an Studenten vermietet.
The apartment is listed for students.
Die Mietversicherung ist nicht in der Monatsmiete enthalten.
Rental insurance is not included in the monthly rent.
Die Miete beinhaltet alles außer der Heizkosten.
Rent includes everything but heating.
Zu der Wohnung gehört auch ein Parkplatz vor dem Gebäude.
The apartment also comes with a parking spot outside the building.
Wenn Sie möchten, können Sie die übrig gebliebenen Möbel des letzten Mieters nehmen.
If you would like, you can take the leftover furniture from the last tenant.
Der Mietvertrag hat eine Laufzeit von einem Jahr.
The lease is for one year.
Im Wohnhaus kann es am Wochenende etwas lauter werden.
The apartment building can get a little loud on weekends.
Haustiere sind in der Wohnung erlaubt.
Pets are allowed in the apartment.
Die Wohnung wird nur an Nichtraucher vermietet.
The apartment is only rented out to non-smokers.

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Guten Tag. Ich interessiere mich für Ihre Wohnung. Steht sie noch zur Verfügung?en
Ja, die Wohnung ist noch frei.en
Super. Könnten Sie mir ein bisschen darüber erzählen?en

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most essential German phrases to know when looking for an apartment?
  • Ich interessiere mich für Ihre Anzeige.
    I'm interested in your listing.
  • Ist die Wohnung noch verfügbar?
    Is the apartment still available?
  • Wie hoch ist die Kaution?
    How much is the deposit?
  • Beinhaltet die Miete Nebenkosten?
    Does the rent include utilities?
  • Für wie lange gilt der Mietvertrag?
    How long is the lease?
  • Die Miete beinhaltet alles außer der Heizkosten.
    Rent includes everything but heating.
  • Der Mietvertrag hat eine Laufzeit von einem Jahr.
    The lease is for one year.
  • Haustiere sind in der Wohnung erlaubt.
    Pets are allowed in the apartment.
Where do I find apartment listings in the German-speaking world?
Apartments can be listed in a lot of different places, but you'll most likely find them on websites and in newspapers. If you move to a new city as a student, then your university might also be able to provide you with a student apartment. If you don't have any luck searching on your own, then hiring a realtor might be a good idea. Keep in mind, however, that this can be an expensive investment.

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