Rooms for rent in Sweden

Find available rooms in Sweden and room rentals in Sweden on the list below. We have gathered almost all rooms for rent in Sweden. So, if you want to find student housing or a room for rent in Sweden, you have come to the right place. Find a room in Sweden now. Good luck finding your new room rental in Sweden. More info about rooms for rent in Sweden.


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

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

Date All rooms for rent New rooms for rent Rented rooms
27. March 2024 4878 140 55
26. March 2024 4793 167 150
25. March 2024 4776 82 117
24. March 2024 4811 54 241
23. March 2024 4998 129 44
22. March 2024 4913 249 337
21. March 2024 5001 148 142
20. March 2024 4995 195 242
19. March 2024 5042 194 152
18. March 2024 5000 106 173
17. March 2024 5067 253 276
16. March 2024 5090 198 234
15. March 2024 5126 190 175
14. March 2024 5111 268 423
13. March 2024 5266 233 101
12. March 2024 5134 269 245
11. March 2024 5110 113 146
10. March 2024 5143 118 131
9. March 2024 5156 170 230
8. March 2024 5216 268 238
7. March 2024 5186 327 403
6. March 2024 5262 261 153
5. March 2024 5154 271 263
4. March 2024 5146 149 157
3. March 2024 5154 155 158
2. March 2024 5157 281 296
1. March 2024 5172 283 278
29. February 2024 5167 257 242
28. February 2024 5152 347 351
27. February 2024 5156 199 136
26. February 2024 5093 135 0

What is a room for rent?

A room for rent is a room that is being rented out, typically in the form of a sublease. It can be a room in an apartment or house, or in a property that exclusively has rooms like, for example, a dormitory or an apartment set up as club rooms. The rental of rooms is often time-limited, and people usually rent a room for a shorter period, which can be from a few days to several months.

When you rent a room, you typically have to pay a deposit and a monthly rent. The deposit is security for the owner in case you do not pay your rent. You also need to ensure that you cover all your costs, including water, electricity, gas, and other services.

When living in a rented room, you also need to comply with all the rules and laws that apply to the lease. These could be rules about noise, cleaning, and other issues. It is also important that you follow specific rules that apply to your room rental, such as keeping the room clean and tidy.

What are the benefits of rooms for rent in Sweden?

Renting a room instead of an apartment offers several benefits. Here are some of the main ones:

  1. Price and economy: Renting a room can often be more economically manageable than renting an entire apartment. The money you save can be used on other things like food, study books, experiences, vacations, or savings. By renting a room, your financial risk - e.g., lost deposit, rent increase, or depreciation - is less than if you were renting a larger apartment or even buying a property.
  2. Less maintenance: When you only rent a room, there is a smaller area to clean and tidy up than if you were renting a whole apartment. It saves you time and energy.
  3. Easy moving: It is often faster and less troublesome to move into a room since it might require fewer furniture and personal belongings compared to an entire apartment.
  4. Community: Renting a room can often involve more social interaction with others, which can be an advantage if you are someone who values social communities.
  5. Access to facilities: Even though you only rent a room, you often still have access to the same facilities available to other residents of the property - such as laundry, kitchen facilities, or courtyard areas.

If you are considering other types of housing, you can instead search for an apartment for rent, house for rent, room for rent.

How do you find a student accomodation in Sweden?

Finding the right room to rent requires a well-considered approach and detailed research.

Start by considering what is most important to you in terms of a room. It might be location, size, price, or other facilities.

Then conduct a careful survey of the available rooms on the market so that you have access to various options that match your criteria.

You can get an overview of available rooms for rent on Housingtarget.com, which gathers almost all available rental properties, including rooms for rent, on the market.

Once you have decided which room best meets your needs, contact the landlord quickly to ensure that it does not get rented out to someone else in the meantime.

For more tips and guidance on renting a room, check our guide: How to find a room for rent – The 8 most important steps.

Find an available room in Sweden online

When you are looking for a room to rent, the first step in your search process is to get an overview of the available rooms on the market. With a detailed overview, it is easier for you to find the room that best meets your requirements and preferences.

Whether you are looking for a smaller room or something more spacious, and whether you are looking for student accommodation in a housing organization, a room from a private landlord, an apartment to share with others, or other types of rooms, you can easily find options that suit your needs on our platform.

To optimize your search, you can take advantage of various filtering options available here, and you can also set up automatic search agents for rooms to rent. This will notify you about new available rooms that match your criteria, giving you the opportunity to be one of the first to contact the landlord, thereby increasing your chances of securing the room you desire.

Find cheap student housing in Sweden

If you want to find a cheap room for rent, it will require a bit of extra effort on your part. It is important to explore many options so you can find the cheapest rooms and then negotiate the price with several different landlords. Contact a wide spectrum of landlords - including housing associations, private landlords, property managers, and others offering rooms for rent.

Let your friends and acquaintances know that you are looking for a room to rent; they may potentially assist you in your search. It's also a good idea to utilize social media to spread the word about your search.

By having several options open at the same time, and receiving offers from several different landlords, you increase your chances of finding a landlord who is willing to offer a rent that suits your budget. It is important that you present yourself as a reliable and responsible tenant in your application if you want the landlord to grant you a favorable lease agreement. Even though you may not be able to reduce the actual rent price, the landlord might offer other benefits, such as a lower deposit.

Find a room with the right size and furnishing

When you are looking for a room to rent, you should consider both your current and potential future needs. The room should not only be appropriate in size for your current life situation but also be able to adapt to any changes you might be planning for the period you intend to live there, such as studies, job changes, or personal circumstances.

The size and layout of the room greatly affect your daily well-being and overall quality of life. Therefore, consider carefully what furnishing options are available when you move into the room.

Get additional inspiration on how to furnish your new room in the guide: 12 Steps to furnishing your room - Create a personal space that reflects your lifestyle.

Use your common sense when looking for room rentals

When renting a home, it is very important to check the landlord before transferring money to them. Always get legal help to review your lease agreement before you sign it. Arrange a viewing of the property, check the landlord's background, and get documentation of the landlord's right to rent the property before you sign or transfer money to the landlord. Most importantly: Use your common sense.

We have compiled a series of tips on what to be aware of in this guide: Guide: Check the landlord before payment.

About moving to a new room

Once you have made the decision to move into a rented room, it is time to start planning your move from your current home to the new room.

Moving to a room typically requires less organization compared to a whole apartment, but there are still important aspects to consider. We have created this checklist that you can use when you are moving: Room Moving Checklist. Read the guide well in advance before you move, so you are ready when it matters.

Room rental in Sweden

If you have a vacant room that you want to rent out, you can find your new tenant via Housingtarget.com, which is one of Europe's leading online platforms for renting private homes. It is used by property administrators, property companies, real estate agents, housing associations, and private landlords who have vacant properties – including rooms for rent.

When you advertise your room for rent on Housingtarget.com, it is exposed to a wide segment of tenants. If you have a vacant room for rent, you can always create a property ad directly here. You can also actively search for potential tenants looking for a room here. Moreover, you are more than welcome to contact us via email at [email protected] for a quick dialogue. We are ready to assist you with good advice on your rental.

We have created this guide that describes the rental process from A-Z for you: Rent out your room – A 10-step guide.

What is student housing?

Student housing is a residence that is suitable for student accommodation. It will typically be a room - for instance, a dorm room - but it can also be a smaller apartment. Larger apartments, houses, and townhouses can also be used by students if several team up and share the dwelling. Some student accommodations and youth residences in general organizations and dormitories can only be rented to students and require documentation that you are enrolled in an approved study before you can apply for the residence.

Student housings can vary greatly in size and facilities. Some student housings offer individual rooms with shared kitchens and bathrooms, while others offer independent apartments with private kitchens and bathrooms. Additionally, some student housings have facilities such as libraries, study areas, communal rooms, laundries, etc., designed to support students' academic and social lives.

Some student housings are managed by educational institutions themselves, while others may be privately owned or managed by third-party companies that specialize in student housings.

How to find student housing in Sweden

To find a residence suitable for student housing, you first need to get an overview of the market. Search online for housing associations and property companies offering student accommodations, and sign up at all relevant places. You can also set up a search agent on Housingtarget.com, so you are notified of properties suitable for student housing – e.g., vacant rooms and apartments for rent - in your area. Also, use social media in your search. Be generally active in your search process, as there can be many interested parties.

Learn more about how to find student housing in our guide: How to find a student accomodation.

What is youth housing?

Youth housing is a type of residence reserved for young people, often those who are undergoing education or are newly graduated. These homes are typically smaller and cheaper than other residences, so young people can afford to rent them.

Find a roommate or roomie in Sweden

It can be a good idea to find a roomie or a roommate if you would like the option of renting a larger home but cannot afford to pay the rent yourself. You can try to find a roommate or roomie on our page with housing seekers looking for rooms to rent, including roommates.

Nice to know when you are searching for room 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.