Gothenburg, Sweden
Living in Centrum, Gothenburg
The city center. Shopping, dining, and easy access to everything Gothenburg offers.
A one-bedroom in Centrum rents for about kr16,300 - kr18,700/month — a safe area (safety 4/5), roughly 0 minutes from Gothenburg center by walk.
Commute to Center
0 min
walk
Safety Rating
4/5
SafeVibe
centralshoppingconvenient
Rent in Centrum
Monthly rent in SEK (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 | kr11,600 - kr13,400/mo | kr16,300 - kr18,700/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | kr15,800 - kr18,200/mo | kr21,900 - kr25,100/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | kr20,000 - kr23,000/mo | kr27,400 - kr31,600/mo |
How Centrum compares in Gothenburg
Within AffordWhere's Gothenburg dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about kr17,500/month — roughly 30% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 15 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run kr21,900 - kr25,100/month and three-bedrooms kr27,400 - kr31,600/month on second-hand contracts. At 0 minutes to the center by walk, it sits closer to the center than most Gothenburg areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the central, shopping, convenient tags, it may suit renters who want to be close to the center.
Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Kortedala.
Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.
Questions people actually ask
- How much is rent in Centrum, Gothenburg?
- A 1-bedroom apartment in Centrum costs kr16,300 - kr18,700/month (second-hand contract) or kr11,600 - kr13,400/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from kr21,900 - kr25,100/month, and a 3-bedroom from kr27,400 - kr31,600/month.
- Is Centrum safe for expats?
- Centrum 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 Centrum to Gothenburg center?
- The commute from Centrum to Gothenburg city center takes approximately 0 minutes by walk.
- What is Centrum like to live in?
- The city center. Shopping, dining, and easy access to everything Gothenburg offers. In our data it is tagged as central, shopping, convenient.
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