Nebenkosten, Kaution and the first month's rent all land on the same day. See the real warm rent and the cash you need before you sign.
Updated 13 August 2026
🏠 The listing
25% — typical range is 20–30% for utilities, building costs and heating.
3 months — 3 is the legal maximum (§551 BGB); some landlords ask less.
Used only to check the rent-to-income ratio below.
Warm rent (Warmmiete)
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Cold rent + Nebenkosten, paid every month
—Deposit due once
—Total cash on move-in day
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💰 Move-in day breakdown
Item
Amount
Deposit (Kaution)
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First month's warm rent
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Furniture & setup
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Total
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ℹ️ Estimates only. Nebenkosten are settled annually (Nebenkostenabrechnung) — you may owe more or get a refund. Some landlords also charge a Maklercourtage (agent fee) if you engaged the agent yourself; since 2015 the Bestellerprinzip means whoever hires the agent pays.
