Rental apartment in Barkarby
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Barkarby is a fast-growing district in Järfälla with modern housing and a new metro connection. Looking for a rental here? New construction is creating fresh opportunities. With the blue line extension and Barkarbystaden, the area has become an attractive choice for commuters wanting modern living outside the inner city.
Barkarby by the numbers
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Nearby
17
Schools
14
Preschools
20
Grocery stores
39
Restaurants
7
Gyms
14
Healthcare
Source: OpenStreetMap
Housing queue
Average for outer suburbs, 2025
Outer suburbs
Stockholm County
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Bostadsförmedlingen 2025
Transit connections
Public transit in Barkarby
25 minutes to T-Centralen from Barkarby
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About Barkarby
Barkarby is characterized by the contrast between the established Barkarby handelsplats retail center and the emerging Barkarbystaden with modern residential blocks
Barkarby is a rapidly expanding area in Järfälla municipality undergoing extensive urban development. Barkarbystaden, one of the Stockholm region's largest development projects, is transforming the area into a modern district.
Barkarby is characterized by the contrast between the established Barkarby handelsplats retail center and the emerging Barkarbystaden with modern residential blocks. The area is in an exciting transformation phase with new parks, schools, and services.
Housing market in Barkarby
New construction dominates with modern bostadsrätter in Barkarbystaden. Prices vary, but newly built apartments are in the upper segment while older stock in surrounding areas offers more affordable alternatives.
The T-bana blue line has recently been extended to Barkarby station, providing fast connections to central Stockholm. Bus lines connect to Jakobsberg, Kista, and Spånga, and the E18 motorway offers good road accessibility.
Many newly built rental apartments appear in Barkarbystaden through private landlords. Keep an eye on developers like JM, Veidekke, and Riksbyggen who are all building in the area. Queue times through the housing agency are shorter than for the inner city, often around 8 to 12 years.
Search tips for Barkarby
Many newly built rental apartments appear in Barkarbystaden through private landlords. Keep an eye on developers like JM, Veidekke, and Riksbyggen who are all building in the area. Queue times through the housing agency are shorter than for the inner city, often around 8 to 12 years.
Area at a glance
Good to know
Barkarby handelsplats is one of Stockholm's largest retail centers with stores like IKEA and Bauhaus. Barkarbystaden is gaining new restaurants and cafés as the area grows. The Aviation History Museum at the old airfield is a hidden gem.
Green spaces
Järvafältet offers expansive green areas for walks and running. Barkarbyfältet is being transformed into a large city park. Görvälns nature reserve is nearby with hiking trails along Lake Mälaren.
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FAQ about Barkarby
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We monitor both municipal and private landlords across the entire Stockholm region including Barkarby. 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.
Yes, the T-bana blue line has been extended to Barkarby station, providing fast connections to central Stockholm. Travel time to T-Centralen is about 25 minutes. The station serves both Barkarbystaden and Barkarby handelsplats.
Barkarbystaden is one of the Stockholm region's largest new development projects with modern apartments, new parks, and schools. The area is growing rapidly with new restaurants and shops. Proximity to the metro and E18 makes commuting convenient.
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