Living in Majorna, 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 kr14,500/month — roughly 7% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 15 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run kr18,600 - kr21,400/month and three-bedrooms kr23,300 - kr26,800/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 4/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the artsy, relaxed, local 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 Chapmans Torg as the nearest tram stop, Engelska parken as nearby green space and Hemköp Göteborg Majorna as the nearest supermarket around the Majorna 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 Majorna, Gothenburg?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Majorna costs kr13,500 - kr15,500/month (second-hand contract) or kr10,200 - kr11,800/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from kr18,600 - kr21,400/month, and a 3-bedroom from kr23,300 - kr26,800/month.

Is Majorna safe for expats?

Majorna 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 Majorna to Gothenburg center?

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

What is Majorna like to live in?

Relaxed, artsy area with a strong local identity. Vintage shops, fika spots, and community feel. In our data it is tagged as artsy, relaxed, local.