Housing rentals in Stockholm

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Statistics on the development of available housing for rent in Stockholm over the past month

Below you can see the development of available housing for rent in Stockholm over the past month. In the first column you see the date. In the second column you see the total amount of housing for rent in Stockholm on the date. In the third column you see the amount of new housing in Stockholm that was available for rent on the date. In the fourth column you see the amount of housing in Stockholm that was rented on the date. Also see aggregate statistics on all available housing rentals in Stockholm over time, aggregate statistics on new housing rentals in Stockholm over time, aggregate statistics on rented housing in Stockholm over time

Date All housing for rent New housing for rent Rented housing
28. March 2024 2689 73 71
27. March 2024 2687 89 112
26. March 2024 2710 111 124
25. March 2024 2723 60 87
24. March 2024 2750 36 20
23. March 2024 2734 121 145
22. March 2024 2758 101 113
21. March 2024 2770 59 108
20. March 2024 2819 104 121
19. March 2024 2836 103 114
18. March 2024 2847 55 72
17. March 2024 2864 69 64
16. March 2024 2859 136 110
15. March 2024 2833 83 87
14. March 2024 2837 132 149
13. March 2024 2854 109 139
12. March 2024 2884 99 85
11. March 2024 2870 48 74
10. March 2024 2896 58 73
9. March 2024 2911 113 123
8. March 2024 2921 143 93
7. March 2024 2871 115 156
6. March 2024 2912 120 102
5. March 2024 2894 106 118
4. March 2024 2906 53 54
3. March 2024 2907 71 61
2. March 2024 2897 105 117
1. March 2024 2909 152 158
29. February 2024 2915 138 147
28. February 2024 2924 152 167
27. February 2024 2939 67 0

What is a housing rental?

A rental property is a dwelling that you rent instead of buying. It can be an apartment, a house, a room, or a townhouse. It is a flexible solution that allows you to live in a specific area without committing to purchasing a property.

When you rent a property, you pay a monthly rent depending on the size, location, and other factors. When renting, it's crucial to read the lease agreement thoroughly, so you know what is included in the rent and what obligations you have as a tenant.

There are many advantages to renting a property. Firstly, it can be cheaper compared to other forms of housing, meaning you can save money and spend it on other things. Secondly, it can be easier to move when you rent, as you don’t need to sell your property before moving. Thirdly, in many rental properties, you receive assistance from the landlord or the property company if there are issues with the rental, such as burst water pipes, blocked drains, etc.

All in all, renting is a good solution for those who want flexibility and do not want to commit to one place. A rental can be a cheaper solution than other forms of housing, and it is easy and flexible to move again when you rent, as you do not need to find a buyer, but simply need to terminate the lease and move to a new property when the rental period expires.

There are many different types of properties one can rent, including:

Apartment for rent in Stockholm

An apartment is a private dwelling in a multi-story building. Renting an apartment can be a good choice if you want to be close to the city, have access to public transport, and live close to other people. Read more about apartment for rent by clicking the link.

House for rent in Stockholm

A house is a building that serves as a home or residence for individuals or families, where the resident has the right to use the land on which the building is located. A house usually has an associated garden and other outdoor areas such as a driveway. Read more about house for rent by clicking the link.

Room for rent in Stockholm

A room for rent is a room that is rented out – typically as a sublet. Renting rooms is often time-limited, and one will typically sublet a room for rent for a shorter period, which can be from a few days to several months. Read more about room for rent by clicking the link.

How do you find a rental property in Stockholm?

Finding a rental property can be a time-consuming and, at times, challenging process, depending on the current housing market situation in the area you are looking in. Start by defining your needs and desires. Then, explore the market for available rental properties, for example, by searching on housing portals like Boligdeal.dk or by contacting property companies, property managers, or housing associations. Next, arrange viewings for relevant rental properties, and make an agreement with the landlord once you have found the right rental property. 

You can see a detailed description of how to find and rent your new rental property via our guides for searching for apartments for rent, searching for rooms for rent, searching for houses for rent.

Find a rental accommodation for rent in Stockholm online

The first and most important step in your search process is to gain an overview of available rental properties that suit you. 

Housingtarget.com gives you access to a wide range of available rental properties throughout Europe. Whether you are looking for a small rental, a larger rental property, an affordable rental, or a luxury rental, there are good chances to find the property you are looking for on Housingtarget.com.

You can filter your search and set up automatic search agents for housing rentals, which notify you about new rental properties that match your criteria. This saves time and allows you to quickly contact landlords who have rental properties that suit you.

Find an affordable long term rental

If you wish to find an economically affordable rental property, it's important to have as many options as possible to choose from. This is achieved by contacting various landlords of rental properties and scheduling viewings of the different available properties.

Once you have received the various landlords' price proposals, you can try to negotiate the price by presenting your own offer. By keeping several options open and contacting multiple landlords, you increase the chance of finding a landlord who is willing to match your offer.

The price you can negotiate depends a lot on supply and demand. So, by choosing an area with many available rental properties, you can increase the likelihood of finding a rental property at a favorable price.

Find a home for rent with the right size and layout

When you are looking for a new rental property, it is crucial that it can accommodate both your current and future needs. In other words, the rental property should be spacious enough for your current daily activities and plans you have for the near future. Are you expecting to expand your family, plan to live in the rental property for many years, or need space for a subtenant for a period?

The layout and floor plan of a home can significantly impact whether the property can meet your needs. Even if a rental property seems too small, optimizing the use of space through layout and good planning can often resolve this issue.

You can find inspiration for decorating your rental through these guides: Guide to furnishing your apartment, Guide to furnishing your house, and Guide to furnishing your room.

Moving into a rental home in Stockholm

Once you have found your future rental property, the next step is the move. It is essential that the moving process is well organized, and you focus on all aspects of the move.

Moving varies significantly depending on whether you are moving to a room or apartment or moving to a house. 

We have developed these guides to help you when moving into a rental property: Guide to moving into an apartment, Guide to moving into a house, and Guide to moving into a room.

Would you like to rent out a property?

If you have properties available for rent, you can find your new tenant via Housingtarget.com, one of the leading online platforms for renting out private properties in Europe. We are used by many landlords for property rentals, including property companies, housing associations, real estate agents, and administrators, etc., for renting out properties.

Housingtarget.com is visited daily by hundreds of people looking for available rental properties. When you advertise your available properties for rent on Housingtarget.com, they are exposed to a wide range of tenants, from students to families to seniors.

If you have a property for rent, you can always create an ad directly here. You can also actively search for potential tenants here. Additionally, you are more than welcome to contact us via email at [email protected] – we are ready to assist you with advice and help in creating your property ad.

We have created a guide that describes the rental process from A-Z for you: Rent out your property through 10 simple steps.

Use your common sense when looking for housing rental

When renting a property, it is crucial to check the landlord before transferring any money to them. Always get legal help to review your lease agreement before signing it. Arrange a viewing of the property, check the landlord's background, and get documentation verifying the landlord's right to rent out the property before signing anything or transferring money to the landlord. Most importantly: Use your common sense.

We have collected several tips on what to pay attention to in this guide: Check the landlord before renting a property.

Useful to know when you are looking for apartment or room for long term rent in Stockholm

The city, which was founded some 750 years ago by Birger Jarl, grew rapidly out of the then city center - today's Old Town - and with a growing population, the city expanded over time. The result is today a Stockholm, which is built on 14 different islands which, with the help of 57 bridges, are held together and form what many people call one of the world's most beautiful capitals. With its greenery and beautiful buildings, Stockholm attracts a large number of tourists as well as new residents. The city has also been named Sweden's capital for almost 400 years and the country's largest urban area for nearly 600 years. The oldest building is the Riddarholm church, which was completed as early as 1270. Today, the city is divided by the two landscapes of Uppland and Södermanland, the boundary between them being at Slussen in the central parts of the city, where the southern part belongs to Södermanland while northern Stockholm is located in Uppland.

Stockholm is often the focus of the world's media. Among other things, the Nobel Prize is awarded in the city and an annual Nobel celebration is held in honor of the prize-winners, a recurring tradition that has been going on since 1901. The city also boasts the district of Gamla stan, which is one of Europe's best-preserved medieval districts, the ABBA museum which symbolically represents Sweden's proud music history and Gröna Lund, which is the country's oldest and one of the most visited entertainment fields.

See all rental housing - available apartments and rooms for rent - in Stockholm below. With an accommodation in Stockholm you are placed in the biggest city of Sweden, full of life and exciting things. Stockholm is a preferred place for many who are looking for housing.