Living in Arabia, Helsinki

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

Within AffordWhere's Helsinki dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €1,050/month — roughly 23% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 8 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,250 - €1,650/month and three-bedrooms €1,650 - €2,150/month on second-hand contracts. At 20 minutes to the center by tram, it sits farther out than most Helsinki areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the arts, students, affordable tags, it may suit value-conscious renters and students.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see Kamppi.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Arabianranta as the nearest tram stop, Tapio Wirkkalan puisto as nearby green space and Lidl as the nearest supermarket around the Arabia reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows several 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 Arabia, Helsinki?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Arabia costs €900 - €1,200/month (second-hand contract) or €750 - €1,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,250 - €1,650/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,650 - €2,150/month.

Is Arabia safe for expats?

Arabia 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 Arabia to Helsinki center?

The commute from Arabia to Helsinki city center takes approximately 20 minutes by tram.

What is Arabia like to live in?

Former ceramics factory turned arts campus. Aalto University, affordable student housing. In our data it is tagged as arts, students, affordable.