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Skärholmen is a multicultural southwestern suburb with one of Stockholm's largest shopping centers and some of the lowest rents in the region. The area offers lively market culture and proximity to Lake Mälaren's outdoor areas.
Skärholmen by the numbers
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13
Schools
20
Preschools
21
Grocery stores
34
Restaurants
5
Gyms
9
Healthcare
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Public transit in Skärholmen
18 minutes to T-Centralen from Skärholmen
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About Skärholmen
Skärholmen is characterized by diversity, a lively market culture, and a wide range of international grocery stores and restaurants
Skärholmen is a southwestern suburb home to one of Stockholm's largest shopping centers, Skärholmen Centrum. The area was built during the Million Programme in the 1960s and 1970s and is today a multicultural district with bustling commerce.
Skärholmen is characterized by diversity, a lively market culture, and a wide range of international grocery stores and restaurants. Despite its suburban label, the area offers strong community ties and proximity to outdoor areas along Lake Mälaren.
Housing market in Skärholmen
The housing stock is dominated by hyresrätter in Million Programme buildings from the 1960s and 1970s, with some of the lowest rents in the Stockholm area. Renovation and some new construction are gradually raising the housing standard.
The T-bana red line serves the area with stations at Skärholmen, Vårberg, and Sätra, providing direct connections to T-Centralen. Bus routes also reach the neighboring municipalities of Botkyrka and Salem.
Skärholmen has short queue times for rental apartments, often 3 to 7 years through the housing agency. Vårberg and Sätra have similar availability. The area suits those who want to live near the city without paying inner-city prices.
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Skärholmen has short queue times for rental apartments, often 3 to 7 years through the housing agency. Vårberg and Sätra have similar availability. The area suits those who want to live near the city without paying inner-city prices.
Area at a glance
Good to know
Skärholmen square hosts one of Stockholm's best markets with international food stalls. Bredäng, just next door, offers nice green areas. Lake Mälaren is easily reached via walking paths from Sätra.
Green spaces
Sätraskogen nature reserve, walking paths along Lake Mälaren, Bredäng open-air area, and Vårbergstoppen with views over Lake Mälaren.
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We monitor both municipal and private landlords across the entire Stockholm region including Skärholmen. 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.
Queue times through Stockholm's housing agency are often just 3 to 7 years, making Skärholmen one of Stockholm's most accessible areas for rental apartments.
Skärholmen is served by the T-bana red line with stations at Skärholmen, Vårberg, and Sätra. Travel time to T-Centralen is approximately 20 minutes. Bus routes also reach Botkyrka and Salem.
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