Living in Gamla Stan, Stockholm

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 Stockholm dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about kr22,500/month — roughly 41% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 17 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run kr27,900 - kr32,100/month and three-bedrooms kr36,700 - kr42,300/month on second-hand contracts. At 5 minutes to the center by walk, it sits closer to the center than most Stockholm 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, tourism tags, it may suit renters who want to be close to the center.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Husby.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Gamla stan as the nearest metro stop, Junotäppan as nearby green space and Munkbrohallen as the nearest supermarket around the Gamla Stan 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 Stan, Stockholm?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Gamla Stan costs kr20,900 - kr24,100/month (second-hand contract) or kr15,300 - kr17,700/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from kr27,900 - kr32,100/month, and a 3-bedroom from kr36,700 - kr42,300/month.

Is Gamla Stan safe for expats?

Gamla Stan 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 Stan to Stockholm center?

The commute from Gamla Stan to Stockholm city center takes approximately 5 minutes by walk.

What is Gamla Stan like to live in?

The historic old town. Cobblestone streets, medieval architecture, and tourist charm. In our data it is tagged as historic, central, tourism.