Mietpreisbremse (rent cap) in Bochum1
Check your rent in Bochum (Nordrhein-Westfalen) against the current Mietspiegel (rent index) and the Mietpreisbremse (rent cap) under § 556d BGB, in force since 2020. With a citywide average rent of around 9.2 €/m², it is especially worth a look in sought-after areas like Innenstadt and Ehrenfeld. AI-powered analysis in ~60 seconds — free, no registration.
¹ Application of § 556d BGB for Bochum since 2020. Basis: qualified Mietspiegel (rent index) for Bochum.
- Avg. rent / m²
- 9.2 €
- Poss. overpayment
- ~95 €
- Nebenkosten errors
- ~105 €
Average values · As of 2026
Local comparative rents
by year built
The table below shows reference values for the Mietspiegel (rent index) of Bochum in the state of Nordrhein-Westfalen, graded by the building's year of construction. Older buildings from 1919–1949 are listed at around 7.20 €/m², newer flats from 2015 at about 10.10 €/m²; the citywide average rent is approx. 9.2 €/m². Where the Mietpreisbremse (rent cap) applies, the new-letting rent may be at most 10 % above these comparative values.
| Year built | Avg. Mietspiegel | Max. new-lease rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1919–1949 | 7.20 €/m² | 7.92 €/m² |
| 1950–1964 | 6.90 €/m² | 7.59 €/m² |
| 1965–1977 | 7.50 €/m² | 8.25 €/m² |
| 1978–1990 | 8.10 €/m² | 8.91 €/m² |
| 1991–2002 | 8.70 €/m² | 9.57 €/m² |
| 2003–2014 | 9.30 €/m² | 10.23 €/m² |
| 2015–2026 | 10.10 €/m² | 11.11 €/m² |
* Reference values. The €/m² figures shown are approximations and do not replace the official qualified Mietspiegel (rent index) of Bochum. Actual values depend on fittings, location and flat size. Max. new-lease rent = Mietspiegel × 110 % (Mietpreisbremse).
Mietpreisbremse
applies in Bochum
Bochum has been classified as an area with a strained housing market in the state of Nordrhein-Westfalen since 2020. The Mietpreisbremse (rent cap, § 556d BGB) has since applied to new-lease rents across the entire city — including sought-after areas like Innenstadt, Ehrenfeld and Langendreer.
The new-letting rent may be at most 10 % above the local comparative rent (Mietspiegel, rent index). With a citywide average rent of around 9.2 €/m², this margin carries real weight depending on year built and location. Exceptions: new builds (first occupied after October 2014) and comprehensively modernised flats.
If your landlord is in breach, you can object in writing (Rüge) and reclaim the rent overpaid from the point the objection is received (statute of limitations: 3 years) — in Bochum the possible overpayment averages around 95 € per month. A qualified objection has no longer been required since 2019. Have your claim reviewed by a lawyer.
Avg. possible monthly overpayment
95 €
if the Mietpreisbremse is breached
Annual extra cost
1140 €
overpaid per year
Avg. Nebenkosten error
105 €
per annual statement
Mietpreisbremse
Active
since 2020
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Popular districts
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Rents in Bochum vary widely by district and year built — sought-after areas include Innenstadt, Ehrenfeld and Langendreer. The citywide average rent is around 9.2 €/m². The Mietpreisbremse (rent cap) applies since 2020 in all districts of Bochum.
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