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The Telefunken-Hochhaus, also known as the TU-Hochhaus, is the most recognisable building of the Technical University of Berlin and houses the Faculties of Mathematics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Standing 87 metres tall at Ernst-Reuter-Platz 7 in Charlottenburg, the tower has been a Berlin landmark since its completion in 1968 and forms part of the main TU Berlin campus, where around 35,000 students are enrolled. With lecture halls, research labs, libraries and lounges spread across 22 floors, the Telefunken-Hochhaus is the academic heart of engineering and computer science education in Berlin and belongs to the Berlin University Alliance, an Excellence-status network of the four leading Berlin universities.
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 tower at Ernst-Reuter-Platz and combine an active student lifestyle with quick walks to lectures:
In these four neighbourhoods around the Telefunken-Hochhaus, Spotahome lists more than +950 properties. Every unit comes fully furnished and ready to live in from your first day in Berlin.
The tower at Straße des 17. Juni is one of the tallest university buildings in Germany and was completed in 1968 to host the consolidated departments of Electrical Engineering and Mathematics. Today it accommodates Faculty II Mathematics and Natural Sciences as well as parts of Faculty IV Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Students gather in the ground-floor lounges, study at the Mathematics Library and enjoy the city view from the top floors. The neighbouring main TU campus, including the Lichthof and Audimax, sits within a five-minute walk.
TU Berlin runs exchange agreements with more than 250 partner universities worldwide. Each year around 1,200 outgoing students study abroad through the TU Berlin Erasmus+ Office, and a similar number of incoming students come to Berlin. The capital offers an unbeatable Erasmus experience: jogging in Tiergarten, the Brandenburg Gate within sight of the tower, open-air concerts at the Spreebogen and a nightlife in Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg that rarely sleeps.
The entrance at Ernst-Reuter-Platz 7 is reachable in a few minutes by public transport:
For students who commute daily to the tower, the central western districts of Berlin are ideal.
Prices vary by property type. The table below shows the range of average prices in Charlottenburg, Tiergarten, Moabit and Wilmersdorf according to the Spotahome Rent Index 2026.
| Accommodation type | Average price | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Room in a shared flat | 640 € - 716 € | 554 |
| Studio | 1,265 € - 1,745 € | 190 |
| Whole apartment | 1,675 € - 2,768 € | 246 |
The most popular choice for 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 two to three months ahead, especially before the October winter semester intake. Spotahome lets you book online from anywhere, which means you can secure your place before flying to Berlin.
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 met the contract terms. Deposit-free listings are also available and can be filtered 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 TU Berlin students because it offers:
Spotahome has been helping students find accommodation since 2014, and more than 200,000 have already booked with us.
