Schwerin as an investment location for real estate
Population base, rent levels and neighborhood structure
As at 31.12.2024, Schwerin officially had 99,687 main residents, an average age of 46.95 years and 27 districts, providing a solid, broad demand base in the state capital. The housing stock comprises 58,837 apartments in 14,543 residential buildings, of which 3,296 are vacant, which opens up scope for repositioning and ESG modernization depending on the micro-location. The simple average of net cold rents according to the rent index 2024/2025 is €5.73/m², which is a moderate level compared to the rest of Germany and offers potential for value-enhancing renovations in well-connected neighborhoods.
Accessibility, public transport/rail and current construction influences
The city operates 4 streetcar and 15 bus lines with 352 stops and recorded 17,618 million passengers (2023), which supports inner-city accessibility and rentability in locations close to public transport. In regional transport, Schwerin is connected to the axes towards Hamburg, Rostock/Wismar and Berlin; due to the general renovation Hamburg-Berlin (1.08.2025-30.04.2026), a RE85 direct train Schwerin-Berlin is temporarily offered every 2 hours via Bad Kleinen-Güstrow-Waren-Oranienburg, while RE/RB lines around Schwerin are diverted, thinned out or replaced by buses - relevant for commuter locations and interim rental risks in this phase. The state of M-V confirms the mobility offensive for the 2025 timetable year, but at the same time points out the construction site load on the main Schwerin-Hamburg/Berlin axes, which requires increased accessibility management for tenants and EC uses during the lockdown.
Micro-locations, investment theses and ESG levers
District statistics show viable demand cores in Weststadt (10,762 inhabitants), Lankow (10,132), Mueßer Holz (12,346), Paulsstadt (8,372) and Werdervorstadt (6,953), among others; inner-city Alt-/Feld-/Schelfstadt and waterfront locations offer visibility and low fluctuation in refurbished stock, while large housing estates (e.g. Mueßer Holz, Mueßer Holz, Werdervorstadt) offer a high level of demand.Mueßer Holz, Großer Dreesch, Neu Zippendorf) offer scalable value-add profiles through energy modernization and floor plan optimization. Core strategies are recommended in central and public transport-strong locations with a low vacancy rate and stable tenant profile; value-add addresses vacancies, insulation/windows, efficient heating and PV to improve energy classes and reduce operating costs, supported by the planning-side ISEK logic and the documented local transport network. Tourist tailwind (2024: 231,689 arrivals; 427,690 overnight stays; average occupancy rate 40.6%) and the water/cultural attractiveness of the state capital additionally strengthen micro-location-oriented furnished and serviced apartment concepts, especially in city and lake-related sub-areas.
Standard land values for Schwerin
The standard land values for Schwerin can be found in the standard land values for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern here.