Living in Runosmäki, Turku

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 Turku dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €670/month — roughly 20% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €800 - €1,040/month and three-bedrooms €1,040 - €1,350/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by bus, it sits about as central as most Turku areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the affordable, suburban, sports tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see Port Arthur.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Suikkilanpuisto as nearby green space and K-Citymarket Länsikeskus as the nearest supermarket around the Runosmäki 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 Runosmäki, Turku?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Runosmäki costs €580 - €760/month (second-hand contract) or €480 - €620/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €800 - €1,040/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,040 - €1,350/month.

Is Runosmäki safe for expats?

Runosmäki has a safety rating of 3/5 (Moderate) on our scale. That is mid-scale; standard urban precautions are advisable.

How long is the commute from Runosmäki to Turku center?

The commute from Runosmäki to Turku city center takes approximately 15 minutes by bus.

What is Runosmäki like to live in?

Affordable suburb northwest of center. 1970s housing, good bus links, swimming hall and sports. In our data it is tagged as affordable, suburban, sports.