Find housing in Stockholm
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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.
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- How to find housing in Stockholm
- Where and how to search
- Consider your location
- Avoiding frauds
- More housing advice
- Contact
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.
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.
Join a housing queue
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.
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.
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).
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.
Upplands-Brohus – Upplands-Bro
Avoiding frauds
Unfortunately, housing scams targeting international students and researchers do occur. Stay alert and follow these tips.
Warning signs
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The landlord is abroad and cannot show the apartment.
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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”.
How to protect yourself
- 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.
Contact
Housing Office
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Last updated: 2026-02-23
Source: Property Management Office
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