Rental apartment in Rinkeby

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Rinkeby is a multicultural suburb in northwestern Stockholm with a lively square life and low rents. Looking for a rental here? The area has a large supply of rental apartments at Stockholm's most affordable levels. With its own metro station on the blue line and short distance to Kista, Rinkeby offers good commuting options and a unique international atmosphere.

Rinkeby by the numbers

Everything you need to know before searching

Nearby

33

Schools

31

Preschools

56

Grocery stores

50

Restaurants

16

Gyms

17

Healthcare

Source: OpenStreetMap

Housing queue

3years queue time

Average for inner suburbs, 2025

Inner suburbs

3 yrs

Stockholm County

9 yrs

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Transit connections

Public transit in Rinkeby

16 minutes to T-Centralen from Rinkeby

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About Rinkeby

Rinkeby is characterized by a vibrant and multicultural atmosphere

Rinkeby is a multicultural suburb in northwestern Stockholm built during the million homes programme in the 1970s. The area is known for its lively square with a large market and shops reflecting the international backgrounds of its residents. Rinkeby belongs to the Rinkeby-Kista district.

Rinkeby is characterized by a vibrant and multicultural atmosphere. Rinkeby square is one of Stockholm's most distinctive marketplaces with spices, fabrics, and foods from around the world. The area has a strong community life and local cultural activities reflecting its rich diversity.

Housing market in Rinkeby

The housing stock consists mainly of rental apartments in buildings from the million homes programme. Rents are among the lowest in Stockholm, making Rinkeby an affordable option. Urban renewal projects are underway aimed at improving the living environment and outdoor spaces.

Rinkeby has a station on the T-bana blue line with connections to T-Centralen in about 18 minutes. Bus connections are available to Kista, Tensta, and Sundbyberg. Proximity to the E18 motorway makes it possible to commute by car to workplaces across northern Stockholm.

Rinkeby has a large stock of rental apartments managed by Svenska Bostäder and Familjebostäder. Queue times through the housing agency can be as short as 2-5 years. Ongoing renovations are raising standards in many properties. Private landlords sometimes offer first-hand contracts without queue time.

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Rinkeby has a large stock of rental apartments managed by Svenska Bostäder and Familjebostäder. Queue times through the housing agency can be as short as 2-5 years. Ongoing renovations are raising standards in many properties. Private landlords sometimes offer first-hand contracts without queue time.

Area at a glance

TypeInner suburb
CharacterMulticultural, vibrant
Popular withBudget-conscious, newcomers
Famous streetsRinkebystråket, Kvarnbyvägen

Good to know

Rinkeby square has one of Stockholm's most authentic markets with spices, vegetables, and foods from around the world at low prices. The restaurants around the square serve everything from Somali food to high-quality Turkish kebab. Rinkebyfältet is a popular green space where residents gather for picnics and football.

Green spaces

Rinkebyfältet, Järvafältet with miles of walking trails, and green corridors between the apartment buildings with playgrounds and seating areas.

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FAQ about Rinkeby

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We monitor both municipal and private landlords across the entire Stockholm region including Rinkeby. Over 200 landlords in total.

No. HomeSpotter finds first-hand contracts that don't require queue time. Apartments are distributed on a first-come-first-served basis, by lottery, or by selection.

The queue time for a rental apartment in Rinkeby through Stockholm's housing agency is often around 2-5 years, making it one of the fastest areas to find housing in. The large stock of rental apartments and ongoing renovations regularly create new vacancies.

From Rinkeby metro station it is just one stop to Kista on the blue line, taking about 3 minutes. You can also cycle or take the bus. The proximity to Kista with its Science City and major employers makes Rinkeby popular among those working in the tech industry.