Living in Hervanta, Tampere

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 Tampere dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €710/month — roughly 21% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €850 - €1,150/month and three-bedrooms €1,150 - €1,500/month on second-hand contracts. At 20 minutes to the center by bus, it sits farther out than most Tampere areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the students, tech, affordable tags, it may suit value-conscious renters and students.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see Finlayson.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Hervantakeskus as the nearest light rail stop, Insinöörinkallio as nearby green space and Lidl as the nearest supermarket around the Hervanta 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 Hervanta, Tampere?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Hervanta costs €600 - €820/month (second-hand contract) or €500 - €680/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €850 - €1,150/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,150 - €1,500/month.

Is Hervanta safe for expats?

Hervanta has a safety rating of 4/5 (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 Hervanta to Tampere center?

The commute from Hervanta to Tampere city center takes approximately 20 minutes by bus.

What is Hervanta like to live in?

University campus and tech hub. Tampere University, affordable housing, multicultural. In our data it is tagged as students, tech, affordable.