Rental Report 2019
Based on first-hand contracts from 200+ landlords we monitor.
6 393
Avg rent SEK/mo
In the autumn of 2019, HomeSpotter began systematically monitoring Stockholm's first-hand contract market. The first three months of data show an average rent of SEK 6,393 per month among the landlords we monitor. This is the starting point for everything that follows. Every future comparison begins here.
Stockholm already had an acute housing shortage. Boverket reported that 24 of 26 municipalities in the county lacked sufficient housing. Bostadsformedlingen's queue exceeded ten years for attractive inner-city locations. Riksbanken's low policy rate kept condo prices high and pressure on the rental market constant.
This report documents the baseline. Three months of data provides a snapshot, not a full-year picture. But it shows where Stockholm's first-hand contract market stood before the pandemic, before inflation and before the rate shock.
Key insights of the year
SEK 6,393
Average rent per month
The baseline among the landlords we monitor. The starting point for all future comparisons.
107 SEK/m²
Price per square metre
Average rent per square metre. The reference value for tracking how price per area develops.
56%
Small apartments
Share of one- and two-bedrooms in listings. Three-bedrooms dominate at 38%, but small apartments form the majority.
Average rents
The average rent in the Stockholm region is SEK 6,393/month in 2019. A one-bedroom costs SEK 4,226 on average. A two-bedroom is SEK 6,250, a three-bedroom SEK 7,274, and a four-bedroom SEK 10,058.
1 rooms
4 226
2 rooms
6 250
3 rooms
7 274
4 rooms
10 058
5 rooms
11 802
According to SCB (Statistics Sweden), rents have risen steadily since 2010. The bruksvärdessystem (utility value system) regulates primary rents through negotiations between Hyresgästföreningen (the Tenants' Association) and landlords. Boverket's housing market survey shows the housing shortage in Stockholm is acute, with queues of 10+ years at Bostadsförmedlingen.
“24 of 26 municipalities in Stockholm county report housing deficit.”
— Boverket Housing Market Survey 2019
Source: HomeSpotter market data, SCB rental statistics 2019
Our data vs national average
Rent increase among the landlords we monitor compared to SCB's national figure.
SCB Hyresstatistik 2025
A one-bedroom in Stockholm costs SEK 4,226 per month. A four-bedroom costs SEK 10,058. The gap between smallest and largest apartment is SEK 5,832.
HomeSpotter market data 2019
Area overview
HomeSpotter monitors 50 areas in the Stockholm region in 2019. Data collection covers both the inner city and suburbs along SL metro and commuter train lines. This is the baseline year for systematic market monitoring.
Stockholmshem and Svenska Bostäder are among the largest landlords in the region. Suburbs built during the miljonprogrammet (Million Programme) in the 1960s-70s offer lower rents. Boverket notes that new construction is not keeping pace with demand.
Source: HomeSpotter market data 2019
Rent trends
2019 is the baseline year for HomeSpotter data collection. The rental market is stable with even demand. Riksbanken's low policy rate keeps condo prices high and pressure on the rental market constant.
Hyresgästföreningen negotiates annual utility value rents with Stockholmshem, Svenska Bostäder, and other public housing companies. According to SCB, rents have risen steadily across Sweden. Boverket warns of increasing housing shortages in metropolitan regions.
Source: HomeSpotter market data, SCB rental statistics, Riksbanken 2019
24 of 26 municipalities in Stockholm county report housing shortage. Queue time at Bostadsformedlingen exceeds ten years in the inner city.
Boverket Housing Market Survey 2019
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Turnover speed
HomeSpotter began tracking listing durations in 2023. Reliable speed data is not available for 2019.
The Stockholm rental market was characterized by stable demand and long queue times at Bostadsförmedlingen. Riksbanken's low policy rate kept condo prices high and pressure on the rental market constant. The sublet market was the only fast option for newcomers.
Source: HomeSpotter market data 2019
34
2023
6
2025
Median listing time dropped from 34 to 6 days in two years.
Three-bedrooms make up 38% of listings, the largest category. The Million Programme housing stock from the 1960s and 70s dominates Stockholm's rental market.
HomeSpotter market data 2019
Apartment mix
Three-bedrooms dominate at 38% of listings. Two-bedrooms make up 30%, one-bedrooms 25%, and four-bedrooms 6%. The distribution reflects Stockholm's housing stock from the miljonprogrammet, where mid-sized apartments were built at scale.
Boverket notes a shortage of both small and large apartments. SCB shows single-person households are increasing in Stockholm, driving demand for one-bedrooms. Meanwhile, families compete for the few four-bedroom apartments available on the market.
Source: HomeSpotter market data, SCB population statistics 2019
80%
2024
69%
2025
The share of small apartments (1-2 rooms) dropped from 80% to 69%.
Price per square metre
The average rent per square metre among the landlords we monitor is SEK 107 in 2019.
Källa: HomeSpotter marknadsdata 2019
Apartment mix
In 2019, 1-2 room apartments make up 56% of all listings among the landlords we monitor.
Källa: HomeSpotter marknadsdata 2019
Seasonal patterns
The most apartments were listed in November among the landlords we monitor.
The seasonal pattern shows when it is easiest and hardest to find an apartment. More listings mean greater supply and better negotiation opportunities.
Källa: HomeSpotter marknadsdata 2019
What does this mean?
Apartment seekers
Average rent is SEK 6,393/month. Three-bedrooms have the largest supply. Search in Million Programme suburbs for lower rent and shorter queue times.
Landlords
The housing shortage is acute in 24 of 26 municipalities. Demand far exceeds supply. Queue times at Bostadsformedlingen exceed ten years.
Policy makers
Boverket warns that new construction does not match demand. The housing shortage is structural and worsening. The 2019 baseline documents the starting point.
The baseline year 2019 shows a stable market with deep structural housing shortage. The average rent of SEK 6,393 per month becomes the reference point for all years to come. Stockholm's rental market faced challenges that no one could yet foresee.
In 2020, the pandemic would strike. Riksbanken signalled possible rate hikes. Bostadsformedlingen's queue continued to grow. The question was not whether rents would rise, but how fast.
The average rent in Stockholm is SEK 6,393/month in 2019. A one-bedroom costs SEK 4,226, a two-bedroom SEK 6,250, a three-bedroom SEK 7,274, and a four-bedroom SEK 10,058. Prices are based on HomeSpotter's monitoring of 50 areas in the region.
Three-bedrooms are most common at 38% of listings. Two-bedrooms make up 30%, one-bedrooms 25%, and four-bedrooms 6%. The Million Programme housing stock dominates with mid-sized apartments. The shortage of four-bedrooms makes it difficult for families.
Bostadsförmedlingen (Stockholm Housing Agency) has queue times exceeding ten years for primary contracts in attractive locations. The sublet market is the only fast alternative. HomeSpotter monitors the sublet market to help apartment seekers find housing.
Primary rents are regulated through the bruksvärdessystem (utility value system). Hyresgästföreningen negotiates with landlords like Stockholmshem and Svenska Bostäder. Sublet rents may exceed the primary rent by a limited surcharge. Hyresnämnden arbitrates disputes over unfair rents.
Alla områden
| Area | Avg rent | SEK/m² | Median days | Most common |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norrviken | 4,045 | 96 | – | 3 rooms |
| Fittja | 4,417 | 89 | – | 2 rooms |
| Norsborg | 5,109 | 81 | – | 3 rooms |
| Rimbo | 5,110 | 85 | – | 3 rooms |
| Eriksberg | 5,294 | 81 | – | 3 rooms |
| Segersjö | 5,343 | 106 | – | 1 rooms |
| Väsbyskogen | 5,538 | 100 | – | 3 rooms |
| Albydalen | 5,728 | 86 | – | 3 rooms |
| Häggvik | 5,745 | 94 | – | 3 rooms |
| Storvreten | 5,849 | 99 | – | 3 rooms |
| Hässelby | 6,024 | 120 | – | 1 rooms |
| Tumba | 6,029 | 102 | – | 3 rooms |
| Rotsunda | 6,067 | 101 | – | 2 rooms |
| Edsberg | 6,076 | 110 | – | 1 rooms |
| Tuna | 6,164 | 110 | – | 1 rooms |
| Villastaden | 6,228 | 102 | – | 2 rooms |
| Valsta | 6,690 | 161 | – | 1 rooms |
| Märsta | 7,028 | 116 | – | 2 rooms |
| Tullinge | 7,033 | 133 | – | 1 rooms |
| Tureberg | 8,014 | 132 | – | 3 rooms |
| Hagastaden | 13,282 | 235 | – | 2 rooms |
Data is based on first-hand contracts from landlords that HomeSpotter monitors in the Stockholm region. Statistics cover first-hand rentals published during the calendar year 2019. 50 areas were included in the monitoring.
HomeSpotter continuously monitors Stockholm's rental market to provide a clear picture of the first-hand contract market.
Data collection
We monitor 200+ landlords in the Stockholm region around the clock and log new listings automatically.
Processing
Raw data is cleaned, filtered, and aggregated. Duplicates and erroneous entries are removed.
Publication
The report is published annually. Live editions are updated quarterly with new data.
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