Living in Majorstuen, 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 kr18,500/month — close to the city median, and mid-priced of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run kr23,000 - kr30,000/month and three-bedrooms kr31,000 - kr41,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 8 minutes to the center by metro, 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 shopping, central, transit tags, it may suit renters who want to be close to the center.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Tøyen.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Majorstuen as the nearest metro stop, Amaldus Nielsens plass as nearby green space and Jacobs Majorstuen as the nearest supermarket around the Majorstuen 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 Majorstuen, Oslo?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Majorstuen costs kr16,000 - kr21,000/month (second-hand contract) or kr14,000 - kr18,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from kr23,000 - kr30,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from kr31,000 - kr41,000/month.

Is Majorstuen safe for expats?

Majorstuen 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 Majorstuen to Oslo center?

The commute from Majorstuen to Oslo city center takes approximately 8 minutes by metro.

What is Majorstuen like to live in?

Shopping hub with metro junction. Mix of old and new, good restaurants, walkable. In our data it is tagged as shopping, central, transit.