Rental Report 2024
Based on first-hand contracts from 200+ landlords we monitor.
8 645
Avg rent SEK/mo
-2.9%
Compared to 2023
6
Days median
Rents fell for the first time since we started measuring. The average rent among the landlords we monitor dropped 2.9% to SEK 8,645 per month. But the real story was not about price. It was about speed. Apartments disappeared in 6 days at the median, down from 34 days in 2023.
The market correction was selective. Rents fell, but demand exploded. Bostadsformedlingen's queue reached 894,592 registered seekers. Riksbanken cut the policy rate. Condo prices stabilized. And yet: apartments had never been taken so fast.
Since the 2019 baseline, average rent had risen 35%. Price per square metre increased from SEK 107 to SEK 194. Small apartments made up 80% of listings. This report documents the year the market corrected on price but accelerated on speed.
Key insights of the year
-2.9%
First rent decrease
From SEK 8,900 to SEK 8,645/month. First decline since we started measuring. But demand was at a record high.
6 days
Median listing time
Down from 34 days in 2023. A dramatic acceleration. Apartments disappear in under a week.
80%
Small apartments
Share of one- and two-bedrooms in listings. Up from 56% in the 2019 baseline. Record level.
2023 vs 2024
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg rent | 8 900 kr | 8 645 kr | ↓ -2.9% |
| kr/m² | 187 kr | 194 kr | ↑ +3.7% |
| Median days | 34 days | 6 days | ↓ -82.4% |
| Small apts % | 76% | 80% | ↑ +5.3% |
| 1 room | 6 375 kr | 6 306 kr | ↓ -1.1% |
| 2 rooms | 9 161 kr | 9 245 kr | ↑ +0.9% |
| 3 rooms | 10 810 kr | 10 606 kr | ↓ -1.9% |
| 4 rooms | 14 470 kr | 14 594 kr | ↑ +0.9% |
Average rents
The average rent in the Stockholm region dropped to SEK 8,645/month in 2024. A one-bedroom costs SEK 6,306 on average. A two-bedroom is SEK 9,245, a three-bedroom SEK 10,606, and a four-bedroom SEK 14,594.
1 rooms
6 306
2 rooms
9 245
3 rooms
10 606
4 rooms
14 594
5 rooms
14 793
6 rooms
18 720
The 2.9% decrease is the first since HomeSpotter started tracking. SCB confirms sublet rents are correcting after two years of sharp increases. The bruksvärdessystem keeps primary rents stable. Boverket reports new construction is picking up again following Riksbanken's rate cuts.
“894,592 people are registered with Bostadsformedlingen in Stockholm.”
— Bostadsformedlingen statistics 2024
Source: HomeSpotter market data, SCB rental statistics 2024
Our data vs national average
Rent increase among the landlords we monitor compared to SCB's national figure.
SCB Hyresstatistik 2025
A two-bedroom in Stockholm costs SEK 9,245 per month. Despite the rent decrease, the price is SEK 2,995 higher than the 2019 baseline.
HomeSpotter market data 2024
Market correction
Rents fell 2.9% after two years of sharp increases. Riksbanken began lowering the policy rate. Condo prices stabilized, reducing pressure on the sublet market.
Hyresgästföreningen reports the annual utility value increase was negotiated with Stockholmshem and Svenska Bostäder. Boverket shows new construction has picked up again. SCB notes household finances improved in the second half of the year. Bostadsförmedlingen's queue remains long.
Source: HomeSpotter market data, Riksbanken, Boverket 2024
Area spotlights
Norsborg has risen 87.1% since the 2019 baseline. From one of Stockholm's cheapest areas to a fast grower. The metro to T-Centralen takes 30 minutes.
Stocksund remains Stockholm's most affordable option. A one-bedroom starts from SEK 4,508. Despite the market correction, rents here dropped more than the average.
Rimbo has risen 65.6% since 2019. The surrounding municipality shows that rent increases spread far beyond the city centre. The commuter train makes the distance manageable.
Turnover speed
The median listing duration is 6 days in 2024. This is a dramatic drop from 34 days in 2023. The market accelerated sharply. Fastest is Rotsunda at 4 days and Bro at 6 days. Slowest is Enskede at 143 days and Hägersten at 138 days.
+35% sedan 2019
From 34 days in 2023 to 6 days in 2024. The market accelerated dramatically in one year. Rents fell 2.9%, but demand remained extremely high. Bostadsförmedlingen has record-long queues, pushing more people to the sublet market. SL commuter trains to Rotsunda and Bro make these towns attractive.
Source: HomeSpotter market data 2024
894,592 people are registered in Bostadsformedlingen's queue. The market corrected on price, but not on demand.
Bostadsformedlingen statistics 2024
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Apartment mix
One- and two-bedrooms now make up 80% of listings. One-bedrooms rose to 38% and two-bedrooms to 42%. Three-bedrooms dropped to 15% and four-bedrooms to 4%. The trend toward small apartments is strengthening further.
Boverket notes the shortage of three- and four-bedrooms is acute. SCB shows families are leaving Stockholm at higher rates due to the housing shortage. Hyresgästföreningen highlights that the size distribution does not match household needs. Million Programme three- and four-bedrooms in the suburbs remain in high demand.
Source: HomeSpotter market data, SCB population statistics 2024
34
2023
6
2025
Median listing time dropped from 34 to 6 days in two years.
From 34 days to 6 days. Stockholm's first-hand rentals now disappear in under a week. The speed increased sixfold in one year.
HomeSpotter market data 2024
Area comparison
Outer suburbs in Botkyrka, Södertälje, and Haninge have the lowest rents. One-bedrooms under SEK 5,000 are available in Million Programme areas. The inner city and Lidingö are most expensive with one-bedrooms above SEK 9,000.
Stockholmshem and Svenska Bostäder maintain stable rents after Hyresgästföreningen's negotiations. Boverket shows the price gap is narrowing slightly thanks to the sublet rent decrease. SCB confirms suburbs are becoming more attractive for young households. SL metro connects all monitored suburbs to the city centre.
Source: HomeSpotter market data, SCB 2024
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 194 in 2024.
+81% sedan 2019
Since 2019, the price per square metre has increased from SEK 107 to SEK 194. That is a 81% increase among the landlords we monitor.
Källa: HomeSpotter marknadsdata 2024
Apartment mix
In 2024, 1-2 room apartments make up 80% of all listings among the landlords we monitor.
The share of small apartments has gone from 56% (2019) to 80% (2024) among the landlords we monitor.
Källa: HomeSpotter marknadsdata 2024
Seasonal patterns
The most apartments were listed in January 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 2024
What does this mean?
Apartment seekers
Rents fell 2.9%, but apartments disappear in 6 days. Act fast. Negotiate rent downward. The rent decrease gives negotiating leverage.
Landlords
Despite the rent decrease, demand is at a record high. 6-day listing time shows the market absorbs all supply. 894,592 people in Bostadsformedlingen's queue.
Policy makers
Rents fell 2.9% but speed increased sixfold. The market correction was superficial. 894,592 people in the queue show the fundamental problem remains.
The 2024 market correction created a paradox. Rents fell 2.9%, but apartments disappeared five times faster. Price corrected. Demand did not. 894,592 people in Bostadsformedlingen's queue show the fundamental problem remains.
In 2025, Hyresgästföreningen negotiated utility value increases. Riksbanken continued cutting rates. New construction grew gradually. But queues still expanded. The question was whether the temporary rent decrease was a correction or just a breath before the next climb.
The average rent in Stockholm dropped to SEK 8,645/month in 2024. A one-bedroom costs SEK 6,306, a two-bedroom SEK 9,245, a three-bedroom SEK 10,606, and a four-bedroom SEK 14,594. This is the first rent decrease since HomeSpotter started tracking.
Riksbanken began lowering the policy rate. Condo prices stabilized. Sublet rents corrected after two years of sharp increases. The market is gradually normalizing.
The median is 6 days in 2024. This is a dramatic drop from 34 days in 2023. Rotsunda is fastest at 4 days. Enskede is slowest at 143 days.
One- and two-bedrooms make up 80% of listings. One-bedrooms are 38%, two-bedrooms 42%, three-bedrooms 15%, and four-bedrooms 4%. The shortage of large apartments is acute. Families are leaving Stockholm according to SCB.
Botkyrka, Södertälje, and Haninge have the lowest rents with one-bedrooms under SEK 5,000. Million Programme areas offer stable conditions. The inner city and Lidingö are most expensive with one-bedrooms above SEK 9,000.
Alla områden
| Area | Avg rent | SEK/m² | Median days | Most common |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocksund | 4,508 | 108 | 3 | 1 rooms |
| Kungsängen | 5,845 | 136 | 4 | 3 rooms |
| Bro | 5,938 | 108 | 2 | 3 rooms |
| Lidingö | 6,062 | 319 | 11 | 1 rooms |
| Rönninge | 6,123 | 301 | 36 | 1 rooms |
| Vallentuna | 6,477 | 118 | 3 | 3 rooms |
| Hässelby | 6,719 | 125 | 7 | 2 rooms |
| Nynäshamn | 6,893 | 161 | 8 | 1 rooms |
| Edsberg | 6,970 | 139 | 1 | 1 rooms |
| Rotsunda | 7,369 | 112 | 1 | 2 rooms |
| Tureberg | 7,433 | 128 | 1 | 1 rooms |
| Rotebro | 7,780 | 113 | 1 | 2 rooms |
| Södertälje | 7,877 | 149 | 7 | 3 rooms |
| Hägersten | 7,909 | 164 | 3 | 2 rooms |
| Huddinge | 7,968 | 207 | 6 | 1 rooms |
| Sollentuna | 8,021 | 292 | 5 | 1 rooms |
| Johanneshov | 8,155 | 172 | 1 | 1 rooms |
| Farsta | 8,200 | 122 | 2 | 3 rooms |
| Rimbo | 8,462 | 120 | 19 | 3 rooms |
| Bromma | 8,467 | 149 | 2 | 1 rooms |
| Norra innerstaden | 8,597 | 174 | 2 | 1 rooms |
| Skärholmen | 8,759 | 145 | 5 | 2 rooms |
| Kristineberg | 8,810 | 165 | 2 | 2 rooms |
| Södra innerstaden | 8,870 | 187 | 1 | 1 rooms |
| Kungsholmen | 8,946 | 203 | 2 | 1 rooms |
| Järfälla | 9,142 | 265 | 8 | 1 rooms |
| Danviksklippan | 9,152 | 184 | 1 | 2 rooms |
| Södermalm | 9,170 | 203 | 7 | 2 rooms |
| Knivsta | 9,183 | 188 | 4 | 2 rooms |
| Bandhagen | 9,210 | 187 | 6 | 1 rooms |
| Sundbyberg | 9,472 | 197 | 2 | 1 rooms |
| Spånga | 9,549 | 212 | 6 | 2 rooms |
| Norsborg | 9,560 | 169 | 4 | 2 rooms |
| Haninge | 9,625 | 149 | 7 | 2 rooms |
| Uttran | 9,864 | 219 | 10 | 2 rooms |
| Täby | 9,941 | 284 | 13 | 2 rooms |
| Stockholm | 10,009 | 211 | 10 | 2 rooms |
| Märsta | 10,022 | – | 27 | 1 rooms |
| Vällingby | 10,097 | 190 | 17 | 2 rooms |
| Handen | 10,148 | 223 | 13 | 2 rooms |
| Solna | 10,577 | 179 | 2 | 2 rooms |
| Enskede | 11,247 | 168 | 4 | 1 rooms |
| Gärdet | 11,575 | 244 | 2 | 1 rooms |
| Åkersberga | 19,300 | 147 | 4 | 6 rooms |
Data is based on first-hand contracts from landlords that HomeSpotter monitors in the Stockholm region. Statistics cover first-hand contracts published during the calendar year 2024. 45 areas were included in the monitoring.
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