Living in Tuira, Oulu

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 Oulu dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €710/month — roughly 4% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €860 - €1,110/month and three-bedrooms €1,140 - €1,500/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by bus, it sits closer to the center than most Oulu areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, among the higher-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 Kaijonharju.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Merikoskenpuisto as nearby green space and Lidl as the nearest supermarket around the Tuira 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 Tuira, Oulu?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Tuira costs €620 - €800/month (second-hand contract) or €500 - €650/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €860 - €1,110/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,140 - €1,500/month.

Is Tuira safe for expats?

Tuira 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 Tuira to Oulu center?

The commute from Tuira to Oulu city center takes approximately 10 minutes by bus.

What is Tuira like to live in?

Residential area north of center. Parks, river views, good schools, solid public transport. In our data it is tagged as residential, parks, families.