Is it hard to find an apartment in Stockholm?
Due to Stockholm’s infamously strict housing market, its citizens are having an incredibly hard time finding an apartment. You either have to wait in Stockholm’s official housing line, which has about half a million people ahead of you, or you can wait in one of the co-op lines, which own 28\% of rental properties.
Why is it so hard to rent in Stockholm?
The rental market in Sweden is highly regulated, and there is a housing shortage. So, finding apartments for rent in Stockholm can be difficult. It is normal to wait at least 10 years to get a first-hand contract. This contract is between you and the owner of the building or apartment.
How many apartments are in Stockholm?
9 295
The size of an apartment in a retirement home is on average 39 square metres, while the size of a student apartment is 28 square metres on average….Special housing.
| Municipality | Number of dwellings |
|---|---|
| Stockholm | 9 295 |
| Lund | 9 000 |
| Umeå | 6 114 |
| Linköping | 4 747 |
Can foreigners rent in Sweden?
Renting a house or apartment in Sweden is so competitive that there is a black market for long-term leases. Foreigners intent on staying in the country long-term may want to buy a house rather than join the rental fray. First-hand rentals are limited and, in really popular areas, there may be years’ long waiting lists.
Where should I live in Stockholm?
Where to live in Stockholm
- Norrmalm (city center) There are normally not so many available apartments here, as it is mainly a working and touristic area with offices and shopping malls around the central station.
- Östermalm.
- Vasastan.
- Gamla Stan.
- Kungsholmen.
- Solna/Sundbyberg.
- Årsta/Älsjö
- Bromma.
Is housing free in Sweden?
If you are between 18 and 28, you can get housing allowance for housing costs exceeding SEK 1,800 and for a maximum surface area of 60 m2 of dwelling space. The most you can receive is SEK 1,300. You must live and be registered at the address where you are applying for the allowance.
What is good Stockholm salary?
The average salary in Stockholm, Sweden is currently around 26.000 SEK after taxes. That is equivalent to slightly more than 2.750 US dollars per month.
How can I get an apartment in Sweden?
The first step you need to take is to register yourself on the landlords’ websites in your city. These websites offer a big number of apartments with first-hand contracts (permanent contracts), and you can find them on the municipality’s website or by searching for ‘bostäder’ and the name of the city.
How many people can live in an apartment in Sweden?
SBB has rules on overcrowding. Apartments with 1 room plus kitchen may house a maximum of 3 people, for 2 rooms plus kitchen the maximum is 4 people, 3 rooms plus kitchen a maximum of 6 people, 4 rooms plus kitchen a maximum of 8 people and 5 rooms plus kitchen a maximum of 10 people.