Living in Hammarby Sjöstad, 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 kr19,000/month — roughly 19% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 17 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run kr23,700 - kr27,300/month and three-bedrooms kr31,200 - kr35,800/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by tram, 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 modern, waterfront, eco-friendly tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Husby. For a shorter commute, see Norrmalm.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Tvärbanan as the nearest light rail stop, Lugnets terrass as nearby green space and Coop Hammarby Sjöstad as the nearest supermarket around the Hammarby Sjöstad 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 Hammarby Sjöstad, Stockholm?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Hammarby Sjöstad costs kr17,700 - kr20,300/month (second-hand contract) or kr13,500 - kr15,500/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from kr23,700 - kr27,300/month, and a 3-bedroom from kr31,200 - kr35,800/month.

Is Hammarby Sjöstad safe for expats?

Hammarby Sjöstad 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 Hammarby Sjöstad to Stockholm center?

The commute from Hammarby Sjöstad to Stockholm city center takes approximately 15 minutes by tram.

What is Hammarby Sjöstad like to live in?

Modern eco-district with waterfront living, sustainable design, and young professionals. In our data it is tagged as modern, waterfront, eco-friendly.