| City | Tip |
|---|---|
| Stockholm | Large private market. Apartments in Stockholm. |
Private landlords are the fastest route to a rental apartment without a queue. Unlike municipal housing companies, where queue time decides, private landlords usually pick a tenant based on income, references and how quickly you respond. Here is how to find private landlords in Sweden in 2026 – city by city – and how to write an application that gets replies.
What is a private landlord?
A private landlord is an individual or small company that owns and rents out homes directly, with no queue system. It can be anyone from a person subletting their apartment to an owner with several rentals. The common thread: no queue time required.
How to find private landlords
- Search engines with alerts. Set up an alert on Bofrid and get notified the moment a private landlord posts a home.
- Local Facebook groups. Many private landlords advertise in city-specific rental groups.
- Direct contact with property owners in your target area.
- Your network – many private rentals happen by recommendation.
