Stavanger, Norway
Living in Madla, Stavanger
Suburban family area west of center. Near Hafrsfjord beach, shopping center, good schools.
A one-bedroom in Madla rents for about kr12,000 - kr15,500/month — a very safe area (safety 5/5), roughly 15 minutes from Stavanger center by bus.
Commute to Center
15 min
bus
Safety Rating
5/5
Very SafeVibe
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Rent in Madla
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.
| Apartment Size | First-Hand Rent | Second-Hand Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | kr9,500 - kr12,500/mo | kr12,000 - kr15,500/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | kr13,500 - kr17,500/mo | kr16,500 - kr21,500/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | kr18,000 - kr23,000/mo | kr22,000 - kr28,500/mo |
How Madla compares in Stavanger
Within AffordWhere's Stavanger dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about kr13,750/month — roughly 7% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run kr16,500 - kr21,500/month and three-bedrooms kr22,000 - kr28,500/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by bus, it sits farther out than most Stavanger areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, among the higher-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the suburban, families, beach tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.
Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Hillevåg. For a shorter commute, see Eiganes.
Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.
Getting around & nearby amenities
OpenStreetMap maps Møllebukta as nearby green space and Rema 1000 Madlakrossen as the nearest supermarket around the Madla reference point. A school and a pharmacy are 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.
Questions people actually ask
- How much is rent in Madla, Stavanger?
- A 1-bedroom apartment in Madla costs kr12,000 - kr15,500/month (second-hand contract) or kr9,500 - kr12,500/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from kr16,500 - kr21,500/month, and a 3-bedroom from kr22,000 - kr28,500/month.
- Is Madla safe for expats?
- Madla 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 Madla to Stavanger center?
- The commute from Madla to Stavanger city center takes approximately 15 minutes by bus.
- What is Madla like to live in?
- Suburban family area west of center. Near Hafrsfjord beach, shopping center, good schools. In our data it is tagged as suburban, families, beach.
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