Living in Grünerløkka, 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 kr17,000/month — roughly 8% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run kr21,000 - kr27,000/month and three-bedrooms kr28,000 - kr36,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by tram, it sits about as central as 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 hipster, cafes, trendy tags, it may suit value-conscious renters and students.

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 Olaf Ryes plass as the nearest tram stop, Olaf Ryes plass as nearby green space and Kiwi Markveien as the nearest supermarket around the Grünerløkka 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 Grünerløkka, Oslo?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Grünerløkka costs kr15,000 - kr19,000/month (second-hand contract) or kr13,000 - kr17,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from kr21,000 - kr27,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from kr28,000 - kr36,000/month.

Is Grünerløkka safe for expats?

Grünerløkka 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 Grünerløkka to Oslo center?

The commute from Grünerløkka to Oslo city center takes approximately 10 minutes by tram.

What is Grünerløkka like to live in?

Hipster heart of Oslo. Former industrial, now trendy. Cafes, bars, vintage shops, Akerselva river. In our data it is tagged as hipster, cafes, trendy.