Living in Tempelhof, 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 €1,300/month — roughly 13% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 14 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,700 - €1,900/month and three-bedrooms €2,300 - €2,700/month on second-hand contracts. At 18 minutes to the center by U-Bahn, it sits about as central as most Berlin areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the families, parks, spacious tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

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 Tempelhof as the nearest light rail stop, Rosengarten as nearby green space and Aldi as the nearest supermarket around the Tempelhof reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows many 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 Tempelhof, Berlin?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Tempelhof costs €1,200 - €1,400/month (second-hand contract) or €1,000 - €1,200/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,700 - €1,900/month, and a 3-bedroom from €2,300 - €2,700/month.

Is Tempelhof safe for expats?

Tempelhof has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Tempelhof to Berlin center?

The commute from Tempelhof to Berlin city center takes approximately 18 minutes by U-Bahn.

What is Tempelhof like to live in?

Home to the iconic Tempelhofer Feld park. Family-friendly, spacious, with good transport links. In our data it is tagged as families, parks, spacious.