Living in Lichtenberg, Berlin

Monthly rent in EUR (€). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Berlin dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €950/month — roughly 17% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 14 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,200 - €1,400/month and three-bedrooms €1,700 - €1,900/month on second-hand contracts. At 25 minutes to the center by S-Bahn, it sits farther out than most Berlin areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the affordable, authentic, developing tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Marzahn. For a shorter commute, see Mitte.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Schalkauer Straße as the nearest tram stop and Lichtenberger Stadtgarten as nearby green space around the Lichtenberg reference point. A school is also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a handful of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Lichtenberg, Berlin?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Lichtenberg costs €900 - €1,000/month (second-hand contract) or €700 - €900/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,200 - €1,400/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,700 - €1,900/month.

Is Lichtenberg safe for expats?

Lichtenberg has a safety rating of 3/5 (Moderate) on our scale. That is mid-scale; standard urban precautions are advisable.

How long is the commute from Lichtenberg to Berlin center?

The commute from Lichtenberg to Berlin city center takes approximately 25 minutes by S-Bahn.

What is Lichtenberg like to live in?

Eastern district with communist-era architecture. Most affordable, authentic, improving infrastructure. In our data it is tagged as affordable, authentic, developing.