Living in Västra Hamnen, 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 kr17,500/month — roughly 40% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 7 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run kr20,500 - kr23,500/month and three-bedrooms kr27,000 - kr31,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by bike, 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 modern, waterfront, upscale tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Fosie. For a shorter commute, see Gamla Staden.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Banérkajen as the nearest tram stop, Stapelbäddens Trädgård as nearby green space and Maxi ICA Stormarknad Västra Hamnen as the nearest supermarket around the Västra Hamnen 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 Västra Hamnen, Malmö?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Västra Hamnen costs kr16,300 - kr18,700/month (second-hand contract) or kr11,600 - kr13,400/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from kr20,500 - kr23,500/month, and a 3-bedroom from kr27,000 - kr31,000/month.

Is Västra Hamnen safe for expats?

Västra Hamnen 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 Västra Hamnen to Malmö center?

The commute from Västra Hamnen to Malmö city center takes approximately 10 minutes by bike.

What is Västra Hamnen like to live in?

The modern waterfront district. Iconic Turning Torso, beach access, and sustainable urban design. In our data it is tagged as modern, waterfront, upscale.