Rental prices per m² in Sweden
Compare rental prices per square meter across all Swedish municipalities
Search 290 municipalities to see average rent per m² for apartments, houses and rooms. Our data is based on 86,000+ rental listings from 329 platforms.
Rental prices in Sweden’s 20 largest cities
Average first-hand rent per square meter (SCB, 2025)
| City | SEK/m²/year | SEK/m²/month | Rent 60 m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uppsala | 1 764 kr | 147 kr | 8 820 kr/mån |
| Stockholm | 1 734 kr | 145 kr | 8 670 kr/mån |
| Malmö | 1 693 kr | 141 kr | 8 465 kr/mån |
| Helsingborg | 1 606 kr | 134 kr | 8 030 kr/mån |
| Västerås | 1 581 kr | 132 kr | 7 905 kr/mån |
| Lund | 1 558 kr | 130 kr | 7 790 kr/mån |
| Göteborg | 1 536 kr | 128 kr | 7 680 kr/mån |
| Södertälje | 1 531 kr | 128 kr | 7 655 kr/mån |
| Norrköping | 1 516 kr | 126 kr | 7 580 kr/mån |
| Linköping | 1 503 kr | 125 kr | 7 515 kr/mån |
| Örebro | 1 476 kr | 123 kr | 7 380 kr/mån |
| Borås | 1 465 kr | 122 kr | 7 325 kr/mån |
| Halmstad | 1 457 kr | 121 kr | 7 285 kr/mån |
| Karlstad | 1 446 kr | 121 kr | 7 230 kr/mån |
| Umeå | 1 432 kr | 119 kr | 7 160 kr/mån |
| Växjö | 1 390 kr | 116 kr | 6 950 kr/mån |
| Luleå | 1 374 kr | 115 kr | 6 870 kr/mån |
| Jönköping | 1 372 kr | 114 kr | 6 860 kr/mån |
| Gävle | 1 342 kr | 112 kr | 6 710 kr/mån |
| Sundsvall | 1 331 kr | 111 kr | 6 655 kr/mån |
Source: SCB (Statistics Sweden), table BO0406Tab01. First-hand rental prices 2025. Estimated rent based on 60 m² apartment.
How to calculate rental price per m²
Price per m² is the most common measure for comparing rents between different properties and areas. You calculate it by dividing the monthly rent by the property’s area in square meters.
A 60 m² apartment at 9,000 SEK/month has a price of 150 SEK/m². In Stockholm, first-hand rents average around 155 SEK/m²/month, while municipalities in northern Sweden often fall below 100 SEK/m².
The price per m² varies significantly depending on property type (apartment, house, room), first-hand vs sublet, location, condition and size. Smaller properties generally have higher per-m² prices since fixed costs (kitchen, bathroom) are spread over fewer square meters.
First-hand vs second-hand rental prices
SCB’s official statistics show first-hand rents regulated by the utility value system — these are the figures shown in the table above. Sublets and private rentals under the Private Rental Act allow higher, market-based rents.
Our interactive search below shows market data including all types of rental listings — both first-hand and sublets — giving you a more complete picture of what you can actually expect to pay.
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Frequently asked questions about rental prices
What is price per m² for a rental?
Price per m² (square meter price) is the monthly rent divided by the property’s area in square meters. It’s used to compare rents between properties of different sizes. Example: a 60 m² apartment at 9,000 SEK/month has a price of 150 SEK/m².
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Stockholm?
Average first-hand rent in Stockholm is approximately 1,842 SEK/m²/year (SCB 2025), or about 154 SEK/m²/month. A 60 m² apartment costs around 9,210 SEK/month in first-hand rent. Sublets are typically 20–50% more expensive.
Where does the data come from?
The top 20 cities table shows first-hand rents from SCB (Statistics Sweden, table BO0406Tab01). The interactive search is based on 86,000+ rental listings collected from 329 platforms in Sweden, including Blocket, Qasa, Samtrygg and other housing sites.
Why do smaller apartments have a higher price per m²?
Smaller properties generally have higher per-m² prices because fixed costs — kitchen, bathroom, hallway and building infrastructure — are spread over fewer square meters. A studio of 25 m² might be 200 SEK/m² while a 4-room apartment of 100 m² is only 130 SEK/m².
What is the difference between first-hand and second-hand rent?
First-hand rents are regulated by the utility value system, set through negotiations between property owners and the Tenant’s Association. Second-hand rents and private rentals (under the Private Rental Act) are more market-based and typically 20–50% higher.
How do I calculate a fair rent for my property?
Multiply the per-m² price in your municipality by the property’s area. You can use the rent calculator on Bofrid to estimate a fair rent based on the utility value principle. Keep in mind that location, condition, floor level and amenities (balcony, dishwasher) affect the rent.
Where is the cheapest place to rent in Sweden?
The lowest rents are generally found in northern municipalities like Bjurholm (873 SEK/m²/year), Arvidsjaur and Dorotea. Rural municipalities with low housing demand often have prices below 1,000 SEK/m²/year, compared to major cities where it can be twice as high.
What factors affect the rental price per m²?
Several factors affect the per-m² price: location (city vs rural), property type (apartment, house, room), size, condition and standard, floor level, first-hand vs sublet, and extras like balcony, parking or washing machine.
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