Apartments for Rent in Berlin's Bavarian Quarter

The Bavarian Quarter — Bayerisches Viertel — is a planned residential area in Schöneberg, laid out in the early twentieth century and named for its Bavarian street names. It's quiet, green and unusually well preserved, and among the most settled addresses in central Berlin.

Living in the Bavarian Quarter

The Kiez centres on Bayerischer Platz and the streets radiating from it, built out with substantial prewar apartment buildings on wide, tree-lined roads. It was once home to a large Jewish population, and the area is marked by the Orte des Erinnerns memorial — a set of signs mounted on lampposts throughout the streets, each quoting an antisemitic law of the Nazi period. The atmosphere today is calm and residential, with small shops around the square and Volkspark Wilmersdorf a short walk west.

Getting Around

Bayerischer Platz sits on the U4 and U7, with Innsbrucker Platz nearby on the Ringbahn. Nollendorfplatz is two stops north for connections across the city. Mitte is around twenty minutes away.

Who the Bavarian Quarter Suits

The Bavarian Quarter suits families, couples and long-term renters who want quiet, well-preserved surroundings within easy reach of the centre. The wide tree-lined streets, substantial prewar buildings and calm atmosphere make it one of the more comfortable places to live in inner Berlin, and Bayerischer Platz puts two U-Bahn lines at the door. It's not a nightlife area, and renters wanting that will find it two stops north at Nollendorfplatz. Rents sit at the upper end of the district, though generally below comparable streets in Prenzlauer Berg or Bergmannkiez.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Bavarian Quarter?

In Schöneberg, part of Berlin's Tempelhof-Schöneberg district, centred on Bayerischer Platz.

Why is it called the Bavarian Quarter?

Its streets are named after Bavarian towns and regions, a convention set when the area was laid out in the early twentieth century.

Is it a good area to live?

It's one of the quieter and better-preserved residential areas in central Berlin, popular with families and long-term renters.

Is the Bavarian Quarter good for families?

It's one of the better central options. The streets are wide, tree-lined and calm, the prewar buildings offer family-sized flats, schools and Kitas are established, and Volkspark Wilmersdorf is a short walk west. Bayerischer Platz puts two U-Bahn lines at the door for cross-city commutes.

Rentals in the Bavarian Quarter, Berlin