Living in Toolo, 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 €1,275/month — roughly 6% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 8 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,550 - €2,000/month and three-bedrooms €2,050 - €2,700/month on second-hand contracts. At 12 minutes to the center by tram, it sits about as central as 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 residential, parks, families tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Arabia. For a shorter commute, see Kamppi.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Töölöntori as the nearest tram stop, Topeliuksenpuisto as nearby green space and K-Supermarket as the nearest supermarket around the Toolo reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of 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 Toolo, Helsinki?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Toolo costs €1,100 - €1,450/month (second-hand contract) or €900 - €1,200/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,550 - €2,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from €2,050 - €2,700/month.

Is Toolo safe for expats?

Toolo 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 Toolo to Helsinki center?

The commute from Toolo to Helsinki city center takes approximately 12 minutes by tram.

What is Toolo like to live in?

Green residential area near Sibelius Park. Opera house, Olympic Stadium, family-friendly. In our data it is tagged as residential, parks, families.