die Monatskaltmiete
Translation
monthly basic rent, monthly cold rent
Examples
Die Monatskaltmiete beträgt 800 Euro.
The monthly basic rent is 800 euros.
Nebenkosten kommen zur Monatskaltmiete hinzu.
Utilities are added to the monthly basic rent.
Grammar Patterns
the monthly basic rent is ... The monthly basic rent is 800 euros.
Similar Words
Grundmiete (basic rent); Antonyms: Warmmiete (warm rent, inclusive of heating)
Etymology
From 'Monat' (month) + 'kalt' (cold) + 'Miete' (rent). 'Cold' refers to the rent excluding heating costs.
Memory Tips
Think of 'kalt' (cold) as the rent for an unheated apartment – just the basic cost before utilities.