About us
Honest contracts
One price, everything in. No hidden fees, no Schufa requirement, no deposit drama. Cancel with one month's notice. We say what we'll do, then do it.
About us
Housing, reimagined for the students who deserve more.
We started with a simple belief: student housing in Germany shouldn't be a hurdle, a battle, or a compromise. It should be the start of something — and we built Neon Wood to make it exactly that.
- Years
- 7+Years
- Team members
- 120Team members
- Apartments
- 1,474Apartments
- Tenants
- 1,300+Tenants
Our mission
Our mission goes beyond real estate.
At Neon Wood, we are committed to providing a seamless rental experience. Unlike other apartments, you don't require Schufa or anything to book. You are always safe, and you have a community right away. It's about guiding you through one of life's biggest milestones — moving to a new country, starting a degree, building a future — with heart, expertise, and unwavering commitment.
Over seven years, we've built a reputation for excellence — and grown into the largest student housing provider in Germany.
House and Community Manager · Berlin Frankfurter Tor
What we stand for
Three things we won't compromise on.
We've turned down growth that would have meant cutting corners. These principles are why students keep choosing us — and why our team stays.
People over property
Our buildings are nothing without the people inside them. We hire residence managers who answer the phone on a Sunday — and we pay them like we mean it.
Community by design
Study rooms, gaming lounges, weekly events, partner perks. We design every residence so meeting your future best friend is a five-minute walk down the hallway.
The faces of Neon Wood
The people behind every five-star review.
When students leave reviews, they almost never write about furniture. They write about the staff. Meet a few of them.
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- Berlin Frankfurter Tor
Miguel
House and Community Manager
Angelo
Managing Director
Berlin AdlershofHedieh
Front Office Agent
Berlin Frankfurter TorDavide
Front Office Agent
Berlin AdlershofJimena
House and Community Manager
Berlin Frankfurter TorJózef Jan
Facility Manager
Mijael
Facility Manager
Anika
Operations Manager
Basti
Reservation Manager
Our story
From one Berlin buildingto eight cities.
A short history of how a frustrated apartment hunt became Germany's largest student housing brand.
2017It started: First Neon Wood Apartment at Warschauer Street
An international student arrives in Berlin. No Schufa, no guarantor, two months of WG-Gesucht emails ignored. We thought: this is broken. Let's build something better.
2019The first 80 apartments open in Mitte-Wedding.
Fully-furnished, all-inclusive, online booking, no credit checks. It fills up in four weeks. We start a waitlist before we have a logo.
2021Cologne and Frankfurt come online.
Three new residences in two cities, plus our first dedicated community team. The "people over property" principle is born here — out of necessity, then out of pride.
2024Tübingen, Adlershof, and 1,000+ students.
We cross the four-figure tenant mark and post our first 4.7★ average across all locations. Every residence now has a named manager who answers the phone.
20261,474 apartments. 8 cities. One mission, unchanged.
The largest student housing provider in Germany — and still the only one where you can book in five minutes without paperwork. We're just getting started.
Neon Blog
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Il Ritrovo
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Santa Maria Eastside
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Rent in 4 steps.No paperwork marathon.
Most students go from "I think I'll book" to "I have a lease" in under 10 minutes. Here's what each step actually looks like.
Browse apartments & pick your spot
Filter by city, move-in date, and budget. Every listing has photo galleries, 3D floor plans, and a virtual tour so you know exactly what you're getting before you commit.
8 cities3D floor plansVirtual tours
Pick your spotBook online — no Schufa, no guarantor
Pick your move-in date and package, pay the booking fee, and the apartment is yours. No credit history checks, no parental guarantor, no "sorry we'll get back to you" ghosting. Works from anywhere in the world.
Only 2 documents needed
What you'll need:
Passport or ID, plus proof of student status (acceptance letter or enrolment).
Sign your lease digitally
Your lease arrives by email. Review the terms, get answers in live chat, and sign from your phone or laptop — no printing, scanning, or trips to the post office.
Live chat supportEnglish & GermanMobile signing
3–12 months lease length
Cancel with one month's notice. Switch cities between semesters.
Move in & meet your community
Your residence manager hands over the keys, walks you through the building, and points you to the next welcome event. Anmeldung paperwork is ready on day one so you can register at your new address.
Anmeldung-readyWelcome events24/7 support
Welcome kit
Bed linens, kitchen starter pack, neighbourhood guide — waiting on your counter.