Sweden
Sweden is an EU and Schengen member. The main sponsored work routes for non-EU professionals are the Work permit and the EU Blue Card.
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Renting in Sweden — Expat Housing Guide
Official SCB rents below are first-hand (regulated) contracts for a 2-room flat. Second-hand and sublet rents are not covered by this figure.
Typical rents for new arrivals (2026)
SCB 2026 average first-hand (regulated) rent for a 2-room flat (Swedish “2 rok” = living room + one bedroom). Second-hand and sublet rents are not covered by this figure.
| City | 2-room flat, first-hand contract (SEK/mo) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Stockholm | 8,804 | SCB 2026 first-hand (regulated) rent for a 2-room flat |
| Gothenburg | 7,964 | SCB 2026 first-hand (regulated) rent for a 2-room flat |
| Malmö | 8,773 | SCB 2026 first-hand (regulated) rent for a 2-room flat |
| Uppsala | 8,926 | SCB 2026 first-hand (regulated) rent for a 2-room flat |
🛡️ Tenant rights
Landlords may run a UC or Creditsafe credit check. Expats without Swedish credit history should provide an employment contract, recent payslips, and an employer reference letter. Register at bostad.stockholm.se (Bostadsförmedlingen) — free to join. Public housing queues in Stockholm and other large cities typically run to many years — not a realistic short-term option. Sublet platforms such as Qasa are a short-term option while a first-hand contract is pending.
Where to search for rentals
Typical documents landlords require
- ✓ Passport or national ID
- ✓ Personnummer (personal identity number)
- ✓ Last 3 months payslips or bank statements
- ✓ Proof of income = 3× monthly rent
- ✓ Employment contract or business registration
- ✓ Previous landlord reference (if available)
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