Living in Gamlestaden, Gothenburg

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.

Within AffordWhere's Gothenburg dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about kr12,000/month — roughly 11% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 15 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run kr15,300 - kr17,700/month and three-bedrooms kr19,500 - kr22,500/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by tram, it sits about as central as most Gothenburg areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the affordable, developing, modern tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Kortedala. For a shorter commute, see Gårda.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Gamlestaden as the nearest rail stop, Sten Johanssons Plats as nearby green space and Coop Gamlestaden as the nearest supermarket around the Gamlestaden 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 Gamlestaden, Gothenburg?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Gamlestaden costs kr11,200 - kr12,800/month (second-hand contract) or kr8,800 - kr10,200/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from kr15,300 - kr17,700/month, and a 3-bedroom from kr19,500 - kr22,500/month.

Is Gamlestaden safe for expats?

Gamlestaden has a safety rating of 3/5 (Moderate) on our scale. That is mid-scale; standard urban precautions are advisable.

How long is the commute from Gamlestaden to Gothenburg center?

The commute from Gamlestaden to Gothenburg city center takes approximately 15 minutes by tram.

What is Gamlestaden like to live in?

Up-and-coming area with new developments. Affordable with improving amenities. In our data it is tagged as affordable, developing, modern.