Living in Åbyhøj, Aarhus

Monthly rent in DKK (kr). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Aarhus dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about kr9,600/month — roughly 11% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run kr11,700 - kr13,500/month and three-bedrooms kr15,400 - kr17,700/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by bus, it sits farther out than most Aarhus areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the affordable, families, community tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Viby. For a shorter commute, see City Centre.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Fælleshaven as nearby green space and 365discount Åbyhøj, Silkeborgve as the nearest supermarket around the Åbyhøj reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Åbyhøj, Aarhus?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Åbyhøj costs kr8,900 - kr10,300/month (second-hand contract) or kr7,000 - kr8,100/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from kr11,700 - kr13,500/month, and a 3-bedroom from kr15,400 - kr17,700/month.

Is Åbyhøj safe for expats?

Åbyhøj has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Åbyhøj to Aarhus center?

The commute from Åbyhøj to Aarhus city center takes approximately 15 minutes by bus.

What is Åbyhøj like to live in?

Western suburb. Affordable, families, good schools, community feel. In our data it is tagged as affordable, families, community.