Leipzig’s real estate market will remain on the move in 2025. Rising demand, higher ancillary costs and a dynamic housing market are having a noticeable impact on rents. With the publication of the new qualified Leipzig rent index 2025-2027 on 25.06.2025, a binding basis for the coming years is now available.
What is the rent index – and why is it important?
The rent index reflects the local comparative rent. It is the central instrument for legally classifying rents for new lettings or rent increases.
A qualified rent index was last published for Leipzig in 2022 – now the updated 2025 version follows.
Current rental price development in Leipzig
The new data shows: Leipzig remains attractive – and this is reflected in the rent level.
- Ø existing rent: approx. 8.80 €/m² (+5 % on the previous year)
- Top locations such as Waldstraßenviertel, Südvorstadt, Plagwitz: €10/m² and more
- Basic locations such as Grünau or Paunsdorf: 7.50-8.30 €/m²
- Warm rents often at € 13/m², partly due to increased operating costs and energy prices
This means that Leipzig is now one of the fastest-growing residential markets in eastern Germany.
Rent index & rent control
Leipzig is still subject to the rent freeze.
That means:
- For new lettings, the rent may max. 10 % above the comparative rent lie.
- The rent index forms the legally secure basis for rent increases in existing tenancies.
- Errors in application can quickly become expensive for landlords.
What does this mean for tenants and landlords?
For tenants:
The rent index offers transparency and protects against excessive rents – both when concluding contracts and when increasing rents.
For landlords:
Correct application of the rent index is essential to ensure legal certainty and avoid disputes. Especially in a regulated market like Leipzig, up-to-date data and professionally documented rent adjustments are a must.
Focus Immobilien GmbH: Professional support in a regulated market
As an experienced real estate manager and marketing partner in Leipzig, Focus Immobilien GmbH supports landlords in this process,
- to classify rents correctly,
- prepare legally compliant rent increases,
- to compare market data with property specifics,
- and new lettings within the legal framework.
We are also available as a transparent point of contact for tenants and explain the rent index values and the effects on existing contracts.