| AB | Altbau/ old building | |
| App. | Appartment/ apartment | |
| Blk./Balk. | Balkon/ balcony | |
| DG | Dachgeschoss/ attic floor, top floor | |
| Du | Dusche/ shower | |
| EBK | Einbauküche/ (fully) fitted kitchen | includes cabinets, stove and fridge recommended! |
| EG | Erdgeschoss/ first floor, ground floor | |
| ETW | Eigentumswohnung/ condominium | |
| Hzg. | Heizung/ heating | |
| inkl. | Inklusive/ inclusive | |
| Kaut./ Kt. | Kaution/ deposit | usually 2-3 rents of Kaltmiete, payable when receiving keys |
| KM/ kalt | Kaltmiete/ rent without bills | standard rent in Dresden €4,50 - 8,50 per sq meter |
| mbl. | möbliert/ furnished | |
| NB | Neubau/ new building | |
| NK | Nebenkosten/ additional costs | for water, heating, electricity, gas etc. about €2 per sq meter |
| OG | Obergeschoss/ floor | |
| Prov. | Provision/ commission | |
| Terr. | Terrasse/ patio | |
| TG | Tiefgarage/ underground parking | |
| UG | Undergeschoss/ basement | |
| WG | Wohngemeinschaft/ flat share | |
| Whg. | Wohnung/ flat | |
| WM/warm | Warmmiete/ rent including bills | rent including heating costs (add electricity, TV, phone) |
| Zi | Zimmer/ room | |
