Rental Report 2026
Based on first-hand contracts from 200+ landlords we monitor.
10 330
Avg rent SEK/mo
+6.5%
Compared to 2025
7
Days median
Average rent passed SEK 10,000. The psychological barrier broke during the first quarter of 2026. Among the landlords we monitor, average rent lands at SEK 10,330 per month, up 6.5% from 2025. That is 62% higher than the 2019 baseline. A first-hand rental in Stockholm now costs over ten thousand kronor on average.
The market is normalizing in one respect: the share of small apartments dropped from 80% to 65%. More three- and four-bedrooms appear in listings. But the speed remains. Apartments disappear in 7 days at the median. In Sigtuna it takes 2 days. Hyresgästföreningen negotiated utility value increases of 3.5 to 4.69% for 2026.
This report is updated quarterly with new data. Q1 2026 shows the upward trend is intact. Every figure is based on real listings from the 200+ landlords we monitor.
Key insights of the year
SEK 10,330
Average rent passes SEK 10,000
First time average rent exceeds SEK 10,000 among the landlords we monitor. Up 62% since 2019.
7 days
Median listing time
Stable compared to 6 days in 2025. The market remains extremely fast. Sigtuna tops at 2 days.
65%
Small apartments normalizing
Share of one- and two-bedrooms dropped from 80% to 65%. More three- and four-bedrooms in supply. Back toward 2021 levels.
2025 vs 2026
| Metric | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg rent | 9 704 kr | 10 330 kr | ↑ +6.5% |
| kr/m² | 190 kr | 194 kr | ↑ +2.1% |
| Median days | 6 days | 7 days | ↑ +16.7% |
| Small apts % | 69% | 65% | ↓ -5.8% |
| 1 room | 6 622 kr | 7 061 kr | ↑ +6.6% |
| 2 rooms | 9 677 kr | 9 729 kr | ↑ +0.5% |
| 3 rooms | 11 943 kr | 12 120 kr | ↑ +1.5% |
| 4 rooms | 14 791 kr | 14 618 kr | ↓ -1.2% |
Average rents
The average rent in the Stockholm region surpasses SEK 10,000 for the first time, landing at SEK 10,330/month. A one-bedroom costs SEK 7,061 on average. A two-bedroom is SEK 9,729, a three-bedroom SEK 12,120, and a four-bedroom SEK 14,618.
1 rooms
7 061
2 rooms
9 729
3 rooms
12 120
4 rooms
14 618
5 rooms
19 660
6 rooms
17 373
The SEK 10,000 milestone reflects a structural shift. According to HomeSpotter data, average rent has risen 62% since 2019. The bruksvärdessystem slows primary rent increases via Hyresgästföreningen's negotiations with Stockholmshem and Svenska Bostäder. New-build rents are significantly higher than older stock.
“Hyresgästföreningen negotiated utility value increases of 3.5 to 4.69% in Stockholm county for 2026.”
— Hyresgästföreningen 2026
Source: HomeSpotter market data, SCB rental statistics 2026
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 9,729 per month. A three-bedroom costs SEK 12,120. The price gap between sizes widens every year.
HomeSpotter market data Q1 2026
Turnover speed
The median listing duration is 7 days in 2026. This is a slight increase from 6 days in 2025, but the market remains very fast. Sigtuna tops the list at 2 days. Vällingby takes 4 days. Slowest is Nykvarn at 57 days and Märsta at 38 days.
The 7-day median is stable compared to recent years. Bostadsförmedlingen's queue is extremely long. Queue times exceed ten years for attractive inner-city locations. SL metro to Vällingby and commuter train to Sigtuna make these towns popular.
Source: HomeSpotter market data Q1 2026
Area spotlights
Sigtuna rose 124.4% since 2020. Average rent went from SEK 6,473 to SEK 14,528. Apartments disappear in 2 days. From budget municipality to one of the region's hottest markets.
Märsta has risen 85% since the baseline. The commuter train and proximity to Arlanda make it attractive. Listing time is 38 days however, among the longest in the region.
Stocksund remains the region's most affordable option with an average rent of SEK 6,429. Roslagsbanan provides a fast connection to the city. One of few areas below SEK 7,000.
Rent trends
Average rent rose 6.5% compared to 2025. The increase is moderate compared to 2022 and 2025 but pushes rents above the SEK 10,000 level. Riksbanken has cut the policy rate, but the housing shortage keeps pressure high.
+62% sedan 2019
Hyresgästföreningen negotiated the annual utility value increase with Stockholmshem and Svenska Bostäder. Boverket shows new construction is increasing but not enough. SCB notes Stockholm's population is growing faster than the housing stock. Hyresnämnden receives more cases about unfair sublet rents.
Source: HomeSpotter market data, SCB, Riksbanken Q1 2026
Hyresgästföreningen negotiated utility value increases of 3.5 to 4.69% in Stockholm county for 2026. Even regulated rents are rising.
Hyresgästföreningen 2026
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Apartment mix
Two-bedrooms dominate at 41% of listings. One-bedrooms and three-bedrooms each make up 24%. Four-bedrooms are 7%. The distribution is normalizing compared to 2024, when one-bedrooms were 38%. More three- and four-bedrooms appear in Q1 data.
Boverket notes the supply of three- and four-bedrooms is improving gradually. SCB shows families that left Stockholm are starting to return. Hyresgästföreningen highlights that larger miljonprogrammet apartments are being renovated and returning to the market.
Source: HomeSpotter market data, SCB population statistics Q1 2026
34
2023
6
2025
Median listing time dropped from 34 to 6 days in two years.
In Sigtuna, apartments disappear in 2 days. Average rent there rose 124.4% since 2020. From budget option to one of the region's hottest markets.
HomeSpotter market data Q1 2026
Area comparison
Million Programme outer suburbs have the lowest rents. One-bedrooms under SEK 6,000 are found in Botkyrka and Södertälje. The inner city and new builds in Solna cost over SEK 10,000 for a one-bedroom. The price gap is at a record high.
Stockholmshem maintains stable rents in outer suburbs. New-build rents in the inner city are significantly higher. SCB confirms suburbs are becoming increasingly popular among young households. SL metro and commuter trains provide fast connections. Hyresgästföreningen recommends suburban alternatives.
Source: HomeSpotter market data, SCB Q1 2026
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 2026.
+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 2026
Apartment mix
In 2026, 1-2 room apartments make up 65% of all listings among the landlords we monitor.
The share of small apartments has gone from 56% (2019) to 65% (2026) among the landlords we monitor.
Källa: HomeSpotter marknadsdata 2026
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 2026
What does this mean?
Apartment seekers
Average rent has passed SEK 10,000. Apartments disappear in 7 days. Search Stocksund and outer suburbs for lower rent. Act within days.
Landlords
Demand remains extremely high. 7-day listing time shows the market absorbs all supply. Utility value increases of 3.5 to 4.69% apply for 2026.
Policy makers
Average rent passed SEK 10,000, up 62% since 2019. Utility value increases of 3.5 to 4.69% push even regulated rents upward. The housing shortage is structural.
Q1 2026 confirms the SEK 10,000 threshold has been crossed. Average rent rose 6.5% from 2025. Speed remains extreme at a 7-day median. The apartment mix is normalizing with more three- and four-bedrooms, but price pressure persists.
Hyresgästföreningen's utility value increases of 3.5 to 4.69% mean even regulated first-hand rents are rising in 2026. New-build rents are higher still. We update this report quarterly with new data from the 200+ landlords we monitor.
The average rent in Stockholm surpasses SEK 10,000 for the first time, at SEK 10,330/month. A one-bedroom costs SEK 7,061, a two-bedroom SEK 9,729, a three-bedroom SEK 12,120, and a four-bedroom SEK 14,618. The increase is 6.5% from 2025.
The median is 7 days in 2026. This is a slight increase from 6 days in 2025, but the market remains very fast. Sigtuna is fastest at 2 days. Nykvarn is slowest at 57 days.
The housing shortage in Stockholm is structural. SCB shows population is growing faster than the housing stock. New construction is insufficient according to Boverket. Riksbanken's rate cuts have not solved the fundamental problem of too few homes.
Million Programme outer suburbs in Botkyrka and Södertälje have one-bedrooms under SEK 6,000. The inner city costs over SEK 10,000 for a one-bedroom. SL metro and commuter trains provide fast connections from the suburbs.
Two-bedrooms dominate at 41%. One- and three-bedrooms each make up 24%. Four-bedrooms are 7%. The supply of three- and four-bedrooms is improving compared to 2024. Larger miljonprogrammet apartments are being renovated and returning to market.
Alla områden
| Area | Avg rent | SEK/m² | Median days | Most common |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocksund | 6,429 | 120 | 1 | 1 rooms |
| Kungsholmen | 6,549 | 222 | 1 | 1 rooms |
| Upplands-bro | 6,769 | 179 | 3 | 2 rooms |
| Bandhagen | 6,809 | 167 | 4 | 1 rooms |
| Edsberg | 7,086 | 136 | 1 | 2 rooms |
| Hässelby | 7,312 | 130 | 7 | 3 rooms |
| Nykvarn | 7,564 | 201 | 57 | 1 rooms |
| Ljusterö | 7,857 | 202 | 19 | 2 rooms |
| Ösmo | 7,994 | 138 | 14 | 2 rooms |
| Huddinge | 8,193 | 195 | 7 | 2 rooms |
| Farsta | 8,236 | 154 | 4 | 2 rooms |
| Rimbo | 8,387 | 136 | 15 | 2 rooms |
| Tureberg | 8,410 | 153 | 1 | 2 rooms |
| Trångsund | 8,984 | 160 | 16 | 3 rooms |
| Haninge | 8,997 | 192 | 6 | 1 rooms |
| Södertälje | 9,081 | 156 | 29 | 2 rooms |
| Johanneshov | 9,559 | 203 | 4 | 1 rooms |
| Danviksklippan | 9,628 | 190 | 3 | 1 rooms |
| Järfälla | 9,723 | 235 | 17 | 2 rooms |
| Botkyrka | 9,777 | 213 | 10 | 3 rooms |
| Vällingby | 9,942 | 200 | 4 | 2 rooms |
| Knivsta | 10,165 | 205 | 4 | 2 rooms |
| Södra innerstaden | 10,439 | 201 | 2 | 1 rooms |
| Hölö | 10,450 | 185 | 16 | 3 rooms |
| Flemingsberg | 11,148 | 314 | 10 | 1 rooms |
| Riksten | 11,168 | 270 | 28 | 2 rooms |
| Solna | 11,209 | 182 | 1 | 2 rooms |
| Spånga | 11,274 | 243 | – | 1 rooms |
| Stockholm | 11,590 | 205 | 8 | 3 rooms |
| Sundbyberg | 11,954 | 193 | 1 | 1 rooms |
| Kista | 12,066 | 284 | 28 | 2 rooms |
| Märsta | 13,000 | 258 | 18 | 2 rooms |
| Sigtuna | 14,528 | 186 | 2 | 2 rooms |
Data is based on first-hand contracts from 200+ landlords that HomeSpotter monitors continuously in the Stockholm region. Statistics cover Q1 2026 and are updated quarterly. 34 areas are included in the current dataset.
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