Find housing in Stockholm

Finding housing in Stockholm can be challenging, especially at the start of the semester. This page provides useful tips and reliable links to accommodation in and around the city.

Demand for housing is high, and it often takes time to find something suitable. Starting your search early and using reliable sources can make a big difference.

How to find housing in Stockholm

A short film from Stockholm University’s Housing Office with practical advice on finding housing in the Stockholm area.

Where and how to search

Subletting is a common way to find housing in Stockholm. It can be a quick solution, but trustworthy and affordable options can be limited — especially for long-term stays.

Look for listings on trusted websites and social media groups for students and researchers, for example Akademisk kvart.

Akademisk kvart

Practical advice

  • Join one or more public housing queues as soon as possible if you plan to stay in Sweden for more than one year or may return. This is often the only way to access long-term or subsidised housing.
  • Look for larger shared flats with other students or researchers. This is usually easier than finding a small studio and sharing reduces costs.
  • Plan your search carefully. Housing is generally easier to secure between May and July than during August and September.
  • Arrange temporary housing for the first weeks after arrival. This gives you time to find a more permanent home while getting familiar with the city.

Some queues may require a Swedish personal identity number (personnummer).

Bostadsförmedlingen i Stockholm

Stockholm’s largest public housing agency. Offers regular rentals, student apartments, short-term contracts, and youth housing.

The Stockholm housing acency

SSSB – Stockholms studentbostäder

For students (including doctoral students) studying at least 50 percent and members of a student union. Occasionally lists rooms on a first-come, first-served basis.

Stockholms studentbostäder

Wenner-Gren Foundations – researcher housing

Provides furnished housing for researchers with a doctoral degree and at least six months of employment in Sweden. Long waiting times (up to 30 months).

Wenner-Gren Foundations

Consider your location

Stockholm has a well-developed public transport system, with trains, buses and metro lines covering most of the region. Expanding your search area can improve your chances and reduce costs.

Public transportation in Stockholm (SL)

Public housing outside central Stockholm

Many municipalities around Stockholm have their own public housing providers. If you're open to living outside the city centre, it's worth registering with several of them.

Most websites are in Swedish, but online translation tools can help.

Campus Roslagen – Norrtälje

Bostad Sigtuna – Sigtuna

Sollentunahem – Sollentuna

Signalisten – Solna

Förvaltaren – Sundbyberg

Tyresöbostäder – Tyresö

Upplands-Brohus – Upplands-Bro

Avoiding frauds

Unfortunately, housing scams targeting international students and researchers do occur. Stay alert and follow these tips.

  • The landlord is abroad and cannot show the apartment.
  • You’re asked to send money to a foreign account or via services like Western Union.
  • The landlord refuses to give their full name or Swedish personal ID.
  • You’re pressured to pay quickly to “secure the deal”.

  • Verify the landlord’s name, address and ID number (check using Hitta.se or Eniro.se).
  • Confirm that the apartment exists (check maps or property registers).
  • Ask for a written sublet permission from the property owner. The letter should include the owner’s contact details.
  • Visit the apartment in person, or request a live video tour.

Note: If the landlord lives in the apartment and is just renting out a room, no permission is required.

Report suspected fraud

If you believe you’ve encountered a fraud, report it to the Swedish Police.

Report a crime (Swedish Police)

More housing advice

For general information on housing and living costs in Sweden, visit Study in Sweden.

Study in Sweden

Contact

Last updated: 2026-02-23

Source: Property Management Office

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