Rental apartment in Nockeby

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Nockeby is an exclusive villa area in western Bromma with views of Lake Mälaren and Drottningholm Palace. Looking for a rental here? The supply is extremely limited and most homes are owner-occupied villas. With the Nockebybanan tram and scenic surroundings, Nockeby is one of Stockholm's most sought-after residential areas.

Nockeby by the numbers

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Nearby

7

Schools

20

Preschools

5

Grocery stores

19

Restaurants

3

Gyms

3

Healthcare

Source: OpenStreetMap

Housing queue

15years queue time

Average for inner suburbs, 2025

Inner suburbs

15 yrs

Stockholm County

9 yrs

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Transit connections

Public transit in Nockeby

20 minutes to T-Centralen from Nockeby

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About Nockeby

Nockeby has a calm and exclusive character with large villas surrounded by greenery

Nockeby is an exclusive villa area in western Bromma with views over Lake Mälaren and Drottningholm Palace. The area is the terminus for the Nockebybanan tram and offers one of Stockholm's most scenic living environments. Nockeby is known for its large villa plots and lush gardens.

Nockeby has a calm and exclusive character with large villas surrounded by greenery. Nockebybron bridge leads to Lovön island and Drottningholm Palace. The area offers a secluded lifestyle with nature-close living. Bathing spots on Lake Mälaren and walking trails are nearby.

Housing market in Nockeby

The housing stock is dominated by large villas and detached houses, many with lake views. Rental apartments are extremely rare in Nockeby. Prices are among the highest in Bromma and all of western Stockholm, making it one of the region's most exclusive residential areas.

Nockeby is the terminus for the Nockebybanan tram line which connects to the T-bana green line at Alvik. Travel time to T-Centralen is about 25 minutes. Bus connections are available to Brommaplan. Car use is common in the area due to its villa character.

Rental apartments in Nockeby are very rare. The few that exist often belong to private property owners. Subletting of villas may occur, especially during summer. Also check the Brommaplan area for more rental options nearby.

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Search tips for Nockeby

Rental apartments in Nockeby are very rare. The few that exist often belong to private property owners. Subletting of villas may occur, especially during summer. Also check the Brommaplan area for more rental options nearby.

Area at a glance

TypeInner suburb
CharacterExclusive, nature-close
Popular withFamilies, villa owners
Famous streetsNockebyvägen, Parkvägen

Good to know

Nockeby is right next to Drottningholm Palace park, which is freely accessible year-round. The swimming spot by Nockebybron bridge is a local favorite during summer. The area has its own charm with the classic Nockebybanan tram cars connecting to Alvik and the rest of the city.

Green spaces

Drottningholm Palace park, Judarskogen Nature Reserve, bathing spots along Lake Mälaren, and Nockeby's lush villa gardens.

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Rental apartments in Nockeby are extremely rare as the area is dominated by privately owned villas. Your best chances are to look for sublets or contact private property owners directly. Alternatively, more rental apartments are available in nearby Brommaplan and Alvik.

Nockebybanan is a tram line running between Nockeby and Alvik, where it connects to the T-bana green line. The ride to Alvik takes about 10 minutes and from there you can reach T-Centralen in an additional 15 minutes. Trams run frequently during rush hours.