Living in Grim, Kristiansand

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

Within AffordWhere's Kristiansand dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about kr11,050/month — roughly 17% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run kr13,300 - kr17,600/month and three-bedrooms kr17,600 - kr23,500/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by bus, it sits about as central as most Kristiansand areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the affordable, local, practical tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see Kvadraturen.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Coop Prix Gimlevang as the nearest supermarket around the Grim reference point. A pharmacy is also mapped within walking distance.

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 Grim, Kristiansand?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Grim costs kr9,600 - kr12,500/month (second-hand contract) or kr8,000 - kr10,400/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from kr13,300 - kr17,600/month, and a 3-bedroom from kr17,600 - kr23,500/month.

Is Grim safe for expats?

Grim 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 Grim to Kristiansand center?

The commute from Grim to Kristiansand city center takes approximately 10 minutes by bus.

What is Grim like to live in?

Affordable area north of center. Mixed housing, local shops, close to Gimlemoen campus. In our data it is tagged as affordable, local, practical.