Apartments and rooms near SRH Hochschule Berlin

SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences is a private, state-recognised university with around 1,000 students from more than 70 nations. It traces its Berlin roots to 2002 and took its current form in 2007, and its main campus occupies the landmark Telefunken high-rise on Ernst-Reuter-Platz, in the heart of Charlottenburg. Here students follow English- and German-taught bachelor's and master's programmes in business, technology, design, media and psychology. With a compact, international campus right on one of west Berlin's busiest squares, SRH places its students in the middle of the city's academic and creative life.

According to the Spotahome Rent Index 2026, these are the available accommodation in Berlin options and their average price by property type.

Best neighbourhoods near SRH Hochschule Berlin

These are the four areas closest to the Ernst-Reuter-Platz campus, chosen for their proximity to SRH and the amount of accommodation available nearby:

• Charlottenburg: the campus's own neighbourhood, elegant and metropolitan, home to Charlottenburg Palace, the Kurfürstendamm and the largest rental pool of the four. Apartments in Charlottenburg average around 1,675 €, while shared rooms sit close to 670 €.
• Wilmersdorf: a comfortable district just south of the campus, full of handsome pre-war buildings, cafés and good transport links. Apartments in Wilmersdorf average about 1,965 €, with rooms near 640 €.
• Tiergarten: a central, green area around Berlin's huge city park, close to the campus along Straße des 17. Juni. Apartments in Tiergarten average around 2,768 €, with rooms near 700 €.
• Westend: a quiet, leafy residential area west of the campus, with villas, wide streets and the trade-fair grounds nearby. Apartments here average about 2,120 €, with rooms close to 672 €.

Across these four neighbourhoods there are more than 500 properties available near SRH Hochschule Berlin, and every Spotahome listing is fully furnished and ready to move into the day you arrive.

What you should know about SRH Hochschule Berlin

SRH is known for its practice-oriented, project-based teaching across business, technology, design, media and psychology, with many programmes taught in English. With students from more than 70 nations on a compact campus, the surrounding Charlottenburg is well used to welcoming newcomers from abroad. The Telefunken high-rise offers modern studios, labs and study spaces, and its position on Ernst-Reuter-Platz puts the U-Bahn, the Tiergarten and the shops of the Ku'damm all within a few minutes. For programme details, dates and admissions, the official SRH Berlin website is the best reference.

Erasmus Life at SRH Hochschule Berlin and in Berlin

SRH works with a network of partner universities and runs exchange and study-abroad options that bring international students onto campus, supported through its international office. Living in Berlin as an exchange student means a city with a huge cultural calendar, cheap public transport, plenty of green space and a young population spread across many universities. Student groups and the ESN network run constant trips, language exchanges and social events, which makes settling in quick and easy.

How to get to SRH Hochschule Berlin from Berlin city centre

The Ernst-Reuter-Platz campus sits in west Berlin and is quick to reach from the centre:

• U-Bahn line U2: Ernst-Reuter-Platz station is directly beneath the campus, a direct ride from Mitte in about 12 minutes.
• S-Bahn: Tiergarten and Zoologischer Garten stations are a short walk or one stop away.
• Bus: the M45 and 245 stop right on Ernst-Reuter-Platz.

Common questions (FAQ) about renting near SRH Hochschule Berlin

Which are the best neighbourhoods for students near SRH Hochschule Berlin in Berlin?

The top student areas combine a genuine young scene with a short ride to the Ernst-Reuter-Platz campus.

• Charlottenburg: central, lively and full of students, with the largest choice in the area. Rooms in Charlottenburg average around 670 €, and campus is a short walk or one U-Bahn stop away.
• Wilmersdorf: comfortable, well connected and popular with students, with rooms in Wilmersdorf near 640 € and a quick ride to campus.
• Tiergarten: central and green, handy for walking or cycling to class along the park, with rooms in Tiergarten around 700 €.

For the biggest rental pool, Charlottenburg wins; for green surroundings and a short commute, Tiergarten is hard to beat.

How much does student accommodation near SRH Hochschule Berlin cost?

The Spotahome Rent Index 2026 gives clear price ranges for the neighbourhoods around the campus.

A room in a shared flat is the most popular choice near SRH, keeping costs down in an upmarket part of the city and making it easy to meet people early on. If you would rather have your own space, a studio in Charlottenburg is a self-contained option close to campus, with an average price around 1,590 € and bills included in a good share of listings, so check what each monthly figure covers.

When should I start looking for accommodation near SRH Hochschule Berlin?

Start early, because Berlin's rental market moves fast before each intake.

• SRH runs intakes in spring and autumn, so demand peaks in the weeks beforehand.
• Booking two to three months ahead gives you the widest choice in Charlottenburg and the western districts.
• Reserving online before you arrive lets you sign from home and walk into a furnished flat on day one.

A search in spring or early summer is the calmest way to secure a good room.

How does Spotahome verify properties and what happens if the apartment doesn't match the listing?

Every home goes through a listing verification process before it goes live, so the photos and details match the real property.

• If the flat doesn't match the listing when you arrive, report it within the first 24 hours.
• The Spotahome team then helps resolve it, by mediating with the landlord or arranging alternative accommodation.

It is a practical safety net when you are booking a home from abroad.

How much deposit do I have to pay? And when is it returned?

The deposit is set by each landlord, usually one or two months' rent.

• On listings tagged "Deposit protected", if the landlord fails to return it within three months of move-out and you met the contract terms, Spotahome refunds it to you directly.
• Many properties also come with no deposit at all, and you can filter for these in the search.

Check the listing before booking to see which option applies.

Do I need a guarantor to rent on Spotahome?

No, you do not need a local guarantor or a German payslip to book.

• To reserve, you usually only need your ID or passport, your acceptance letter or student or worker credentials, and a payment method.
• Once the landlord accepts your booking, they may request proof of solvency and a bank direct debit to finalise the contract.

Having these ready in advance keeps the last step quick and smooth.

What is included in the monthly rent? What is not?

The monthly rent always includes the rent itself, the property tax and the building service charges. Utilities (electricity, gas, water and Wi-Fi) are included in many listings but not in all of them. In some properties a fixed monthly amount is applied instead. What's never included are personal items or food. Optional services like weekly cleaning or a parking space are usually paid separately. Always read each listing's description carefully to know exactly what each property covers.

Why is Spotahome the best option for Erasmus and other students at SRH Hochschule Berlin?

Spotahome is the ideal platform for SRH Hochschule Berlin students because it offers:

• A wide choice near SRH: more than 500 homes in areas like Charlottenburg, Wilmersdorf and Tiergarten, many less than 15 minutes from campus.
• Affordable options: over 200 rooms in shared flats, with an average price around 670 €/month and bills included in many cases.
• 100% online booking: you can rent from any country or city before you even arrive in Berlin.
• Flexible contracts: stays of 3 to 11 months, ideal for exchange terms, with room for shorter or longer periods too.
• Lower cost: commissions are lower than those of traditional estate agencies.

Spotahome has been helping students find accommodation since 2014, and more than 200,000 have already booked with us.