Find housing in Stockholm
Have you been admitted to a programme in Stockholm but don't have accommodation? You are far from alone. The housing shortage means that many students need to combine several ways of searching for housing at the same time.
This guide provides an overview of housing queues in Stockholm and concrete tips on how to increase your chances of finding accommodation as a student.
Register for a housing queue as early as possible
Being in a housing queue is often crucial in the long run. Even if the waiting time can be long, it is important to start accumulating queue days as early as possible.
The Stockholm Student Housing Foundation (SSSB)
SSSB is Stockholm's largest provider of student housing and offers corridor rooms, student apartments and family housing. Good to know:
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You must be a member of a student union affiliated with SSCO.
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Queue days accumulate continuously as long as you are a student and union member
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Housing is allocated based on queue time, which varies depending on factors such as size and area.
The Stockholm Housing Agency (Bostadsförmedlingen)
Bostadsförmedlingen mediates both regular rental apartments and student housing from many different landlords. Good to know:
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You can join the queue even before you become a student.
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Bostadsförmedlingen has a dedicated category for student housing.
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Housing is allocated based on queue time, which varies depending on factors such as size and area.
Be an active housing seeker
The earlier and more actively you search, the greater your chances of finding something.
Start looking as soon as you know you will be studying in Stockholm.
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Start looking as soon as you know you will be studying in Stockholm.
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The pressure is highest at the start of each semester, but housing comes up year-round.
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Dedicate time to your housing search during the semesters too – not just before term starts.
Broaden your search parameters
Stockholm can feel large, but public transport makes it possible to live further from campus than you might initially think. Stockholm consists of several different municipalities, so remember to also look at areas outside the city centre. A slightly longer commute often opens up more doors.
Search for housing together
On Akademisk kvart you will also find larger properties that suit multiple students. If several of you are looking for housing together, it can sometimes be easier to find something larger to share. It can also mean that the cost per person becomes lower than for a smaller individual apartment.
