Renting in Hamm are rising rapidly: New rent index from July 2025!

Renting in Hamm are rising rapidly: New rent index from July 2025!

Rents in Hamm will increase by 5.45 percent from July 1, 2025, as stated in the latest rent index. This increase is part of a trend that can be observed in many cities in Germany, where rental prices have risen continuously in recent years. With the new figures, the local comparative rents in particular are to be shown and an orientation for tenants and landlords is created, reports Wa.de .

The base rents in Hamm vary depending on the size of the apartment. A very large apartment with 170 square meters costs an average of EUR 6.23 per square meter, while a mini apartment with 20 square meters costs 10.99 euros per square meter. For an average 80 square meter apartment, the rental price amounts to 6.52 euros per square meter. These price adjustments are part of the city's legal obligation to create a rent index.

The influence of factors on rental prices

The development of rental prices in Hamm follows the general increase in consumer prices, which can also be observed in other cities such as Munich, Hamburg and Berlin. According to Wohnungsboerse.net , the rental price brake is introduced in many of these big cities to limit the increase in rents. However, this regulation only applies to new rentals and allows a maximum surcharge of 10 percent to the local comparison rent.

While rental prices rise, they depend on various factors, including the relationship between supply and demand on the housing market. In metropolitan areas, the demand for living space is often higher than the offer. This leads to a faster increase in rents, especially in prosperous regions with good infrastructure and numerous job opportunities, is reported by Engelvoelkers.com

Special regulations and restrictions

The new rent index in Hamm applies until June 30, 2027 and includes regulations that reduce rents in pre -war buildings by 11 percent and provide a surcharge of 18 percent for new buildings after 2012. It is important to note that the rent index does not take any new buildings into account from the end of 2022 and no publicly funded living space. A approval of the rent index by the city council is planned for April 8, 2025.

The adjustments of the rental price level serve to offer citizens a clear and understandable orientation in terms of rental price development in Hamm. In addition, the rental price calculator is adjusted accordingly on the city's homepage to take the new data into account.