Living in Gamla Staden, Malmö

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 Malmö dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about kr14,000/month — roughly 12% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 7 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run kr16,700 - kr19,300/month and three-bedrooms kr21,900 - kr25,100/month on second-hand contracts. At 5 minutes to the center by walk, it sits closer to the center than most Malmö areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the historic, central, charming tags, it may suit renters who want to be close to the center.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Gustav Adolfs torg as the nearest rail stop, Minneslund as nearby green space and ICA Nära Gamla Väster as the nearest supermarket around the Gamla Staden 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 Gamla Staden, Malmö?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Gamla Staden costs kr13,000 - kr15,000/month (second-hand contract) or kr9,800 - kr11,200/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from kr16,700 - kr19,300/month, and a 3-bedroom from kr21,900 - kr25,100/month.

Is Gamla Staden safe for expats?

Gamla Staden 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 Gamla Staden to Malmö center?

The commute from Gamla Staden to Malmö city center takes approximately 5 minutes by walk.

What is Gamla Staden like to live in?

The historic old town with charming squares and traditional architecture. In our data it is tagged as historic, central, charming.