30% of Swedes live in rental housing and rental homes are in constant increasing demand and supply. This is good news for anyone who wishes to settle for a six to twelve months period in Sweden. There are several types of homes in Sweden you can choose from. However, since costs may vary based on the  type and location of the property, you may consider high-rise apartments for temporary stays.

There are many online sites that can help you land your perfect place. Samtrygg.se is one of the safest sites you may want to go to in order to find a home in Sweden. It’s totally free to search for housing here or to book for viewings of your desired home, and you can be confident that it’s 100% free from fraud. Blocket.se may be considered as the biggest classified ads in Sweden that also displays a lot of rental homes every day. The downsides of the classified ads though are the language used being Swedish and the length of time you get a response from a query since a volume of inquiries are being sent through this medium everyday. Lastly, BostadDirekt.com is  a website that displays a lot of rooms and apartments for rent. Although this site is easily understandable due to its English version, some people may find rates here to be  higher.

For rents updated in real-time, please refer to this page.

                 Source: numbeo.com

When you finally find a home, just remember, always make sure that a leasing contract exists. This makes your transaction safer, not to mention the transparency in all aspects of the deal. If the city is playing hard-to-get in giving you a place to stay, don’t be afraid to consider the suburbs. There are multiple lines and 24 hours bus services in suburbs that make the cities not too distant at all. Last, let your networks know that you are looking for a home! Nothing’s better than a house referred to by someone you know. Who knows, one of your Swedish or expat friends may actually be looking for a roommate!