Housing rentals in Sweden

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

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

Date All housing for rent New housing for rent Rented housing
27. March 2024 1833 71 88
26. March 2024 1850 91 105
25. March 2024 1864 41 76
24. March 2024 1899 36 41
23. March 2024 1904 100 100
22. March 2024 1904 87 82
21. March 2024 1899 57 72
20. March 2024 1914 82 75
19. March 2024 1907 61 54
18. March 2024 1900 30 125
17. March 2024 1995 62 78
16. March 2024 2011 93 104
15. March 2024 2022 95 115
14. March 2024 2042 106 45
13. March 2024 1981 121 111
12. March 2024 1971 64 53
11. March 2024 1960 40 129
10. March 2024 2049 58 53
9. March 2024 2044 118 98
8. March 2024 2024 116 109
7. March 2024 2017 87 48
6. March 2024 1978 125 150
5. March 2024 2003 47 30
4. March 2024 1986 39 107
3. March 2024 2054 84 124
2. March 2024 2094 127 74
1. March 2024 2041 159 176
29. February 2024 2058 101 96
28. February 2024 2053 106 98
27. February 2024 2045 65 45
26. February 2024 2025 41 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 Sweden

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 Sweden

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 Sweden

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 Sweden?

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 Sweden 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 Sweden

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.

Nice to know when you are searching for rental housing in Sweden

In the contrast of dark forests filled with towering pine woods letting small rays of sunlight hit the moss overgrown floor, and the fast-paced city life in the modern streets of stockholm, Sweden arises. Sweden is the fifth largest country in Europe, a part of Scandinavia, and borders Norway to the left and Finland to the right. Sweden is home to 10.402.070 citizens (estimate of 2021). Norway offers a broad spectrum of many experiences and scenic landscapes. 

Geographically the southern nature is characterized by rolling hills full of fields with agriculture, while northern Sweden is bedecked by mighty mountains and valleys full of life. As Northern Sweden has large numbers in altitude, it provides for perfect skiing spots which attracts many tourists from all over Europe in the winter, while others come to hike in the summer. In the southern area, not only fields adorn the land, serene forests also stretch out as far as the eye can see. The forests are somewhat magical and fairy tale like with moss, mushrooms and tall pine. You get a feeling that a small troll could peek out from behind the moss-overgrown rocks, or even actually see a moose, which are even more impressive in real life than in the pictures, and also the proud national animal of the country.

Besides the alluring nature, Sweden also won’t disappoint concerning modern urban life. Living in the capital is exactly the fast-paced life you’d imagine. You can easily reach both hundreds of cultural, historic, gastronomic and musical experiences. Sweden has always been a big part of the Europop scene. ABBA, Avicii, Robyn and Sara Larsson are just a fraction of the many successful Swedish musicians through time.

Furthermore Sweden has a reputation for being the ‘best dressed’ in Europe, and a big inspiration within the world of design. It’s called Scandinavian minimalism, and the Swedes take it seriously. Practicality, quality and durability is a big factor here as well, and have led to huge successes of classic main pieces you’ll find in almost every european’s closet, like the iconic Fjällräven backpack, an ACNE piece or a NA-KD shirt. In Stockholm you’ll find many of these stores among many others. 

Swedish cuisine has been praised by many critics throughout history. They are especially known for their finger-licking meatballs and the concept of ‘fika’ which signifies a piece of cake and coffee. Besides this many of the big cities have top quality dining experiences, many of the places are even open at lunchtime, as Swedes, by the law, are entitled to the opportunity of a warm dish at noon.

Many expats choose to move to Sweden because of the admirable landscape and the culture, however many also choose Sweden based on their very beneficial and secure system. Sweden is known to have one of the best workplace environments in the world, with an entitlement to at least 25 paid holidays a year, and around 500 paid days of parental leave. They also provide close to free education for all citizens of an EU country.