Living in Nørrebro, Copenhagen

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 Copenhagen dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about kr15,250/month — roughly 6% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 12 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run kr18,900 - kr21,700/month and three-bedrooms kr24,800 - kr28,500/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by metro, it sits about as central as most Copenhagen areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the multicultural, trendy, nightlife tags, it may suit value-conscious renters and students.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Amager Vest. For a shorter commute, see Indre By.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Nørrebro as the nearest light rail stop, Hothers Plads as nearby green space and REMA 1000 as the nearest supermarket around the Nørrebro reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows many cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

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 Nørrebro, Copenhagen?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Nørrebro costs kr14,200 - kr16,300/month (second-hand contract) or kr11,200 - kr12,800/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from kr18,900 - kr21,700/month, and a 3-bedroom from kr24,800 - kr28,500/month.

Is Nørrebro safe for expats?

Nørrebro has a safety rating of 3/5 (Moderate) on our scale. That is mid-scale; standard urban precautions are advisable.

How long is the commute from Nørrebro to Copenhagen center?

The commute from Nørrebro to Copenhagen city center takes approximately 15 minutes by metro.

What is Nørrebro like to live in?

Multicultural and trendy. Street food, nightlife, diverse community. In our data it is tagged as multicultural, trendy, nightlife.