Rental apartment in Vårby

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Vårby is an affordable neighborhood in southern Stockholm with Lake Mälaren nearby and the Kungens kurva retail district around the corner. Looking for a rental here? Vårby gård's metro station on the red line takes you to the city center in just over 20 minutes. With low rents, proximity to nature, and ongoing renovation, Vårby is an option worth considering for budget-conscious renters.

Vårby by the numbers

Everything you need to know before searching

Rent levels

1 room6 157 SEK/month
2 rooms8 759 SEK/month
3 rooms10 517 SEK/month

HomeSpotter market data

Nearby

10

Schools

4

Preschools

16

Grocery stores

15

Restaurants

3

Gyms

3

Healthcare

Source: OpenStreetMap

Housing queue

4years queue time

Average for inner suburbs, 2025

Inner suburbs

4 yrs

Stockholm County

9 yrs

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Bostadsförmedlingen 2025

Transit connections

Public transit in Vårby

22 minutes to T-Centralen from Vårby gård

MetroBus

Market data

Rental market in Vårby

Based on every rental apartment HomeSpotter has found since 2019

Average rent by size

1 rooms
6 157 SEK/month
2 rooms
8 759 SEK/month
3 rooms
10 517 SEK/month
5 rooms
14 589 SEK/month

Rent trend

20
21
22
+1%20202022

Market speed

143SEK/m²

Average rent per square meter

Apartment types

1 rooms
3%
2 rooms
45%
3 rooms
50%
5 rooms
1%

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About Vårby

Vårby has a suburban feel with proximity to both nature and retail

Vårby is a border area between Stockholm city and Huddinge municipality in southern Stockholm. The area is located near the Kungens kurva retail district and Lake Mälaren. Vårby has a mix of older residential buildings and newer additions in a green setting.

Vårby has a suburban feel with proximity to both nature and retail. Lake Mälaren's shoreline offers recreation opportunities and bathing spots. The area has a multicultural character with local grocery stores and restaurants. Proximity to Kungens kurva provides access to shopping and services.

Housing market in Vårby

The housing stock includes rental apartments in apartment buildings and some townhouses. Prices are relatively low, making Vårby one of the more affordable options in the Stockholm region. Renovation of older stock is ongoing and some new construction is planned.

Vårby gård has a station on the T-bana red line with connections to T-Centralen in about 22 minutes. Bus connections are available to Skärholmen, Huddinge center, and Kungens kurva. Car use is common as a complement, especially for visits to the nearby retail district.

Queue times through the housing agency are shorter than average, often around 3 to 6 years. Huge Bostäder (Huddinge municipality) and Svenska Bostäder manage many apartments in the area. Keep an eye on new construction planned as part of the urban renewal.

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Search tips for Vårby

Queue times through the housing agency are shorter than average, often around 3 to 6 years. Huge Bostäder (Huddinge municipality) and Svenska Bostäder manage many apartments in the area. Keep an eye on new construction planned as part of the urban renewal.

Area at a glance

TypeInner suburb
CharacterAffordable, nature-close
Popular withBudget-conscious, commuters
Famous streetsVårby allé, Masmovägen

Good to know

Kungens kurva, one of Sweden's largest retail areas with IKEA, Heron City, and Kungens kurva shopping center, is just minutes away. Vårby beach by Lake Mälaren is a local favorite during summer. Masmo, the adjacent neighborhood, offers complementary services and grocery stores.

Green spaces

Lake Mälaren's shoreline strip with swimming spots and walking paths, Vårby nature area with forest and trails, and Sätraskog nature reserve stretching south toward Sätra.

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FAQ about Vårby

It varies depending on your preferences. With HomeSpotter, most users get their first matches within 48 hours. The more flexible you are with size and rent, the faster you'll find one.

We monitor both municipal and private landlords across the entire Stockholm region including Vårby. 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.

Kungens kurva is just a few minutes by bus from Vårby gård. The retail area includes IKEA, Heron City, and numerous other stores. Many Vårby residents have Kungens kurva as their nearest shopping destination.

Vårby has a relatively large supply of rental apartments with shorter queue times than Stockholm's average, often around 3 to 6 years through the housing agency. Huge Bostäder and Svenska Bostäder are the largest landlords. Renovated apartments are being added as part of ongoing renovation work.