Guide: How to find a housing rental in Sweden
Are you moving to Sweden?
If your company is opening a branch in Sweden, it may be relevant for you and other employees to move to Sweden at least for a while. In this guide, we review some of the things you should be aware of when you are looking for housing for rent in Sweden. Follow the steps in the guide below and you'll be well on your way to finding the perfect housing!
1. Consider your needs
First of all, you should consider what needs you as a tenant have for an housing rental - i.e an apartment for rent, room for rent or house for rent. What size and how many m2 should the apartment be? Should it be a room, an apartment, a student residence or a house? Do you need your own parking? How long should the rental period be? Where should the apartment be located - should it be located on the outskirts of the city or in the center? How much are you willing to pay in rent? Should the apartment have a terrace, balcony, garden, bathtub etc.? What should the property look like? What floor will the apartment be on? Do you want nature close by? Should the apartment be by the sea? What should the monthly rent be? Does the apartment have to be close to a particular university? Looking for a first-hand contract?
The questions are many. Once you know what your needs are, you can start an apartment search in search of an apartment that meets your requirements.
2. Search the internet for a housing rental in Sweden
There are many good websites with available housing for rent where you can search for apartments, housing agencies, private landlords and landlords. Remember to search several different housing portals to find the best available apartment at the best price. You can search directly for all types of apartments on the housing portal Hyresbostad.se, which is one of the largest Swedish portals for housing rentals and which provides an overview of the entire housing rental market in Sweden.
You can use these links to go directly to a specific type of housing:
3. Contact the landlord
When you have found an apartment that you are interested in, you must contact the landlord. You must be prepared to write an application to the landlord, in which you tell a little about yourself and why you want to rent the apartment. You can also ask for a showing of the apartment so you can see it with your own eyes.
4. Have the lease checked by a lawyer
Once you have found your new apartment, you must sign a lease with the landlord. It is important that you get advice from a lawyer so that you make sure that everything is as it should be. A lease must include information on rent, deposit, heat consumption, condition upon moving in, etc. You must, among other things, pay close attention to the condition of the rental object when moving in. Always have a lawyer or attorney check the lease before you sign it.
5. Check out the landlord properly
If the landlord rents the apartment himself, it is not certain that the person can sublet it to you. In that situation, you can ask the landlord for documentation that the person has permission to sublet the apartment. Even if the landlord wants to rent out an apartment that the person owns, it is not certain that the person will be allowed to do so. Check the housing association's rules on this.
6. Deposit
Once you have signed the lease, you may need to pay a deposit to the landlord. The deposit is a security for the landlord in the event that you cause damage to the apartment or do not pay the rent. The deposit is typically between 1-3 months' rent. When both you and the landlord have signed the lease, you typically have a few days to transfer any deposit. You then only have to transfer money to a bank in your own country.
You should never transfer a deposit in these situations:
- Never transfer the deposit/advance rent for the apartment to a foreign bank.
- Never transfer the deposit/advance rent for the apartment to someone you have not met in person.
- Never transfer the deposit/advance rent for the apartment before you have signed a rental contract by both parties.
- Never transfer the deposit/advance rent for the apartment before you have checked whether the landlord has the right to rent the apartment.
- Never transfer the deposit/advance rent for the apartment before you have received a showing of the apartment.
7. Agreement on moving in
Remember to make a clear agreement with the landlord about moving in. When can you move in? When can you get the keys? Etc. etc.
8. Moving in
When everything is in place, you can start moving into your new apartment. Remember to change your address.
Find your rental in Sweden quickly and easily
Finding the right housing rental can be a major challenge. It can be difficult to find exactly the rental that suits your needs and budget. Fortunately, there are many options for finding available rental homes.
You can start by looking online. You can also look for ads in newspapers and on local bulletin boards. It's also worth checking housing associations in the area, as they often post on their website if there is a vacant housing rentals in the association.
Find a housing rental on the internet
When searching for a housing rental, it's important to get an overview of all available rentals that suit you. The quickest way to find available rentals is via the internet, where there are a few but very good websites that continuously collect new rentals in their databases. This way, you can easily see which rentals are being offered throughout the country.
Apartments for rent in Sweden – where can one find them?
Seeking an apartment for rent is a good option if you do not wish to own your apartment yourself. You do not have to pay to purchase the apartment, but instead, you pay rent each month to the landlord, along with a deposit and possibly prepaid rent upon moving in. It is not always easy to find the right rental apartment, and therefore it is important to know where to look.
You can find available apartments for rent by walking around in the areas where you want to rent a home. You might also be lucky to find your rental apartment by contacting local housing associations or by searching on the internet. There are many websites that list available apartments for rent, so you can quite easily find what you are looking for online.
House for rent in Sweden – an alternative option
The most common type of rental property is apartments. However, even though the supply is smaller, you also have good opportunities to find a house for rent – either a villa that is being rented out or a townhouse for rent. When you rent a house or townhouse, you get a garden included in the lease – something that you most often have to do without if you rent an apartment. Therefore, houses for rent are a popular solution for families with children.
Are you looking for student housing in Sweden?
As a student, it can be difficult to find the right student accommodation. There can be long waiting times for dormitories and youth rooms, and there are many contenders. A good solution might be to find a smaller apartment or a room for rent that you can live in while you study—or perhaps a larger apartment you can share with others.
Find the right apartment in Sweden
If you are looking for an apartment, you can find one by searching online. There are many different types of apartments across the country, making it easy to find something that meets your needs. At first glance, it may seem like a daunting task, but it is actually quite simple. You can start by searching for apartments for rent or for sale in your area, so you can see what is available. It's also a good idea to investigate what is included in the price, so you know what you are getting for your money. This can include anything from furniture to cleaning and other services. Once you have found the apartment that suits your needs, you can contact the landlord or seller for more information.
There are some very good online services that can keep you constantly updated on where there are available apartments right now. Here, for example, you can see 1-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom apartments, or 3-bedroom apartments.
Room for rent in Sweden
A room for rent is the first home for many who move out of their parents' house. There are many types of rooms for rent. You can, for example, rent from a private landlord, move into a club room, rent a 1-room youth housing in a housing association, or sign up for a room at a dormitory. Many rooms are rented through waiting lists, but there are also many rooms available that can be found on the Internet.
Can one find an affordable rental in Sweden?
The prices of rental housing go up and down—mostly up—but there are always some housing that have cheaper rent than others. The cheapest rentals are probably obtained via waiting lists in housing associations, but sometimes there are also cheap properties for rent on the open market. If you want an affordable rental property, you can use a rental property search engine where you can sort or filter by price.
Rent out housing in Sweden
Do you have vacant housing for rent? You can advertise your rental housing for free on Hyresbostad.se. Also, check the database with housing seekers who are looking for rental right now.
Housing rentals in the largest cities in Sweden
You can get an overview of available rentals in the biggest cities in Sweden here:
- Dezember 2023 (1)
- September 2023 (6)
- August 2023 (18)
- Juni 2023 (6)