Living in Frogner, Oslo

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 Oslo dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about kr20,000/month — roughly 8% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run kr25,000 - kr34,000/month and three-bedrooms kr34,000 - kr48,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 12 minutes to the center by tram, it sits farther out than most Oslo areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the upscale, park, prestigious tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Tøyen. For a shorter commute, see Majorstuen.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Elisenberg as the nearest tram stop, Marie Jørstads hage as nearby green space and Rema 1000 Briskeby as the nearest supermarket around the Frogner 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 Frogner, Oslo?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Frogner costs kr17,000 - kr23,000/month (second-hand contract) or kr15,000 - kr20,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from kr25,000 - kr34,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from kr34,000 - kr48,000/month.

Is Frogner safe for expats?

Frogner 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 Frogner to Oslo center?

The commute from Frogner to Oslo city center takes approximately 12 minutes by tram.

What is Frogner like to live in?

Upscale west side. Vigeland Park, embassies, grand apartments. Oslo's most prestigious. In our data it is tagged as upscale, park, prestigious.