Like it or not, it’s super difficult to find a flat in Berlin available for rent. Whether you’re looking to rent your own apartment or are seeking shared accommodation, it can take weeks, even months, to find a place to call home.

With limited spots available due to the rising number of holiday rentals from Airbnb and the increasing number of people who want to come live in our super cool city, demand is higher than ever, competition is fierce, and rental costs are constantly climbing.

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Find a Flat in Berlin

So how can you find a flat in Berlin? To be honest, the absolute best way to find a flat in Berlin is by knowing someone. In fact, that’s how I found my current flat when I moved back to Berlin. But as most people who come here don’t know anyone at all, they end up using sites like Craigslist, WG Gesucht, or Immobilien Scout 24. 

Recommended reading: Should You Book an Airbnb Apartment in Berlin?

Berlin Facebook Groups

But … what a lot of Berlin newbies don’t know is that Facebook is one of the best ways to find a flat in Berlin! Locals actually use multiple Facebook groups to advertise a room or apartment for rent in Berlin.

While you need to be aware of scams (trolls out to take your money spam these groups a lot), the Facebook groups are still pretty useful and feature legitimate listings. We still recommend using the main sites we listed above and the Facebook groups as well, but with the latter being more of a complementary resource. At this point, doing anything and everything will help you in your search.

So if you’re an aspiring Berliner or even a current Berliner, use these Facebook groups to help you on your search to find a flat in Berlin:

1. Apartments/roommates in Berlin
2. Berlin Apartments – Rent – Share & Sell flats & apartments in Berlin!
3. Berlin Housing
4. Berlin LONG TERM rooms/flats
5. Berlin Startup Flats & Flatshares
6. Berlin Startup WGs
7. Flats in Berlin
8. Homes for Queers Berlin
9. Housing Berlin
10. Housing Berlin/Wohnen in Berlin
11. Looking for room to rent in Berlin Moabit/Charlottenburg/Mitte
12. Provisionsfreie Wohnungen Berlin
13. Rent a Flat in Berlin
14. Rooms & Roommates in Berlin
15. Short-term accommodation Berlin: WG, Zwischenmiete, flat-share, Zimmerbörse
16. Temporary Flat Rentals In Berlin
17. Urban Home Berlin
18. WG Zimmer Berlin
19. WG, Zimmer, Wohnung, Flat, Room – Berlin 
20. WG, Zimmer, Wohnung in Berlin gesucht
21. WG zimmer wohnung in Berlin room flat apartment rent
22. Wohnung Frei in Berlin
23. Wohnung in Berlin
24. Wohnung in Berlin WG Zimmer

Good to Know

1. Looking for tips about the process of securing a flat in Berlin? Then read this piece about renting a home in Berlin.
2. For fun, read this cute illustrated guide to evaluating potential flatmates in Berlin.
3. Did you know that Berliners love to use Facebook for almost anything and everything? If you’re looking for new ways to meet people and find events, check out Adam’s post. 
4. If you’re looking to find a job in Berlin, make friends in Berlin, and more, you’ll find all you need to know on my Berlin resources page.

Do you know of other Facebook groups in Berlin? If you do, leave a comment below! 

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