How much is rent in Østerbro, Copenhagen?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Østerbro costs kr16,500 - kr19,000/month (second-hand contract) or kr13,000 - kr15,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from kr21,900 - kr25,100/month, and a 3-bedroom from kr28,300 - kr32,600/month.

Is Østerbro safe for expats?

Østerbro has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very Safe). It is generally considered a safe area for expats and families.

How long is the commute from Østerbro to Copenhagen center?

The commute from Østerbro to Copenhagen city center takes approximately 15 minutes by bike.

What is Østerbro like to live in?

Upscale residential. Parks, families, near the waterfront. The neighborhood is known for being upscale, families, parks.

Østerbro in Copenhagen 2026: Rent Prices & Expat Guide

Commute to Center

15 min

bike

Safety Rating

5/5

Very Safe

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upscalefamiliesparks

Rent in Østerbro

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.

Apartment Size	First-Hand Rent	Second-Hand Rent
1 Bedroom	kr13,000 - kr15,000/mo	kr16,500 - kr19,000/mo
2 Bedrooms	kr17,200 - kr19,800/mo	kr21,900 - kr25,100/mo
3 Bedrooms	kr22,300 - kr25,700/mo	kr28,300 - kr32,600/mo

Questions people actually ask

How much is rent in Østerbro, Copenhagen?: A 1-bedroom apartment in Østerbro costs kr16,500 - kr19,000/month (second-hand contract) or kr13,000 - kr15,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from kr21,900 - kr25,100/month, and a 3-bedroom from kr28,300 - kr32,600/month.
Is Østerbro safe for expats?: Østerbro has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very Safe). It is generally considered a safe area for expats and families.
How long is the commute from Østerbro to Copenhagen center?: The commute from Østerbro to Copenhagen city center takes approximately 15 minutes by bike.
What is Østerbro like to live in?: Upscale residential. Parks, families, near the waterfront. The neighborhood is known for being upscale, families, parks.

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Commute to Center

15 min

bike

Safety Rating

5/5

Very Safe

Vibe

upscalefamiliesparks

Rent in Østerbro

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.

Apartment Size	First-Hand Rent	Second-Hand Rent
1 Bedroom	kr13,000 - kr15,000/mo	kr16,500 - kr19,000/mo
2 Bedrooms	kr17,200 - kr19,800/mo	kr21,900 - kr25,100/mo
3 Bedrooms	kr22,300 - kr25,700/mo	kr28,300 - kr32,600/mo

Questions people actually ask

How much is rent in Østerbro, Copenhagen?: A 1-bedroom apartment in Østerbro costs kr16,500 - kr19,000/month (second-hand contract) or kr13,000 - kr15,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from kr21,900 - kr25,100/month, and a 3-bedroom from kr28,300 - kr32,600/month.
Is Østerbro safe for expats?: Østerbro has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very Safe). It is generally considered a safe area for expats and families.
How long is the commute from Østerbro to Copenhagen center?: The commute from Østerbro to Copenhagen city center takes approximately 15 minutes by bike.
What is Østerbro like to live in?: Upscale residential. Parks, families, near the waterfront. The neighborhood is known for being upscale, families, parks.