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Gerlingen sounds the alarm: New rent index makes living expensive!
From January 1, 2026, the new rent index in Gerlingen will apply, which presents current prices and comparative rents for tenants and landlords.
Gerlingen sounds the alarm: New rent index makes living expensive!
From January 1, 2026, a new rent index will come into force in Gerlingen, which will provide important guidance for tenants and landlords. As the Stuttgart News reported, this rent index shows the “comparative local rents” for living spaces between 25 and 150 square meters. In Gerlingen, rental prices are particularly high compared to other communities in the Ludwigsburg district and are around 3.5 percent above the district average. This makes Gerlingen the most expensive city in the region.
Rental prices in Gerlingen are around 25 percent higher than those in the cheapest municipality in the district. This shows that the housing market in Gerlingen is highly competitive. The city also noted that the rent index, which rose 6.45 percent this year, was increased not only due to market movements, but also in line with the consumer price index. The current rent index can be downloaded from the Gerlingen city website. In addition, interested tenants have access to a rent calculator that calculates the typical local rent for an apartment.
Background of the rent index
The Gerlingen rent index was created for the first time in 2018 in collaboration with several organizations, including Haus und Grund Region Ludwigsburg e.V. and the DMB tenants' association. This ensures that it is valued by both tenants and landlords. The rent index has proven to be a helpful tool to provide reliable and transparent information about the local comparative rent in Gerlingen and to make it easier for tenants to agree on fair rents. It is updated regularly and records price developments for the years 2018, 2020, 2022 and 2024.
In the context of the nationwide rental price trend, it can be observed that the prices per square meter in Germany have increased in recent years Housing exchange highlights. In large cities in particular, measures such as rent controls and other regulations were introduced to counteract the increase. These regulations stipulate that the rental price for new rentals must not exceed the local comparative rent by a maximum of 10 percent, although this does not include existing rental agreements and new, modernized apartments.
With the introduction of the new rent index in Gerlingen, it can be expected that the rental market will continue to develop dynamically. Tenants and landlords are now invited to use the new information and tools to create fair rental relationships and meet the challenges of the market together.