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Humboldt University of Berlin was founded in 1810 by Wilhelm von Humboldt and is widely regarded as the mother of all modern universities. Today around 37,000 students study at HU, whose main building sits on the boulevard Unter den Linden in the heart of Mitte. Additional key campuses include Adlershof for the natural sciences and the Mitte sites around Charité, Europe's largest university hospital. With 55 Nobel laureates in its history and Excellence University status, HU ranks among the most prestigious universities in the world, particularly in Humanities, Social Sciences and Life Sciences.
According to the Spotahome Rent Index 2026, here is the available accommodation in Berlin and the average price by property type.
| Available accommodation | Total | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Rooms in Berlin | +2,600 | 680 € |
| Apartments in Berlin | +1,600 | 1,858 € |
| Studios in Berlin | +1,300 | 1,260 € |
| Residences in Berlin | 76 | 862 € |
These four districts sit closest to the main building on Unter den Linden and combine fast walks to lectures with one of the richest student lifestyles in Europe:
In these four neighbourhoods around HU Berlin, Spotahome lists more than +1,900 properties. Every unit comes fully furnished and ready to live in from your first day in Berlin.
For centuries HU was the academic institution in Berlin. Albert Einstein, the Brothers Grimm, Hegel and Max Planck all taught and researched here. The university now spans nine faculties from the historic Mitte campus to the science campus in Adlershof and the agricultural institutes in Dahlem. HU is part of the Berlin University Alliance and runs more than 90 international research collaborations.
HU runs Erasmus+ partnerships with more than 350 institutions in over 30 countries, sending around 1,800 students abroad each year and welcoming a similar number of incoming students. Berlin itself makes the Erasmus experience unforgettable: Museum Island next to campus, Späti culture, clubs in Friedrichshain, concerts at Volksbühne and lake days at Müggelsee. More information is available through the HU Erasmus+ Office.
The main building on Unter den Linden 6 is reachable in minutes by public transport:
HU students typically choose the central districts to maximise time in lectures and around the city.
Prices vary by property type. The table below shows the range of average prices in Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg, Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg according to the Spotahome Rent Index 2026.
| Accommodation type | Average price | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Room in a shared flat | 696 € - 740 € | 722 |
| Studio | 1,250 € - 1,690 € | 525 |
| Whole apartment | 1,750 € - 2,108 € | 712 |
The most popular choice for HU students is by far a room in Berlin: low rent, an instant social life and bills covered in over 95 % of listings.
Start your search at least two to three months ahead. Demand spikes between June and September for the winter semester intake. Spotahome lets you book online from anywhere, so you can secure your place before flying in.
Every Spotahome listing is verified before publication: photos, descriptions and amenities are reviewed. If the apartment doesn't match the listing on move-in day, report it within the first 24 hours and our team will help with mediation, relocation or alternatives.
The deposit is typically one to two months of rent and is held by the landlord. On listings tagged "Deposit protected", Spotahome refunds you directly if the landlord doesn't return the deposit within three months of move-out and you've complied with the contract. Many deposit-free listings are also available, easy to filter in the search.
No guarantor is needed. You only need a valid ID or passport, proof of student or worker status, and a payment method. Once the landlord accepts the booking, they may request proof of income and a direct debit authorisation to finalise the contract.
The monthly rent on Spotahome always includes rent, Grundsteuer property tax and Hausgeld community fees. Utilities such as electricity, water, gas and Wi-Fi are included in many listings.
Read the listing description carefully to see exactly what is covered.
Spotahome is the ideal platform for HU students because it offers:
At Spotahome we have been helping students find accommodation since 2014, and more than 200,000 have already booked with us.
