In 2020, local comparative rents in Germany could increase by an average of 2.5 to 3.5 percent, he said. "There may be a slowdown in some cities, but as long as there are people who pay the increasing rents, they will continue to rise." READ ALSO: Rising rent prices in Germany: What are the affordable options for families? The cost of renting grew particularly strongly in the seven largest cities Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Düsseldorf. Rent prices declined by 0.5 percent in Karlsruhe and 2.5 percent in Esslingen.

Source: The Local December 13, 2019 16:07 UTC