Living in Jakobsberg, 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 kr12,500/month — roughly 22% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 17 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run kr14,600 - kr18,000/month and three-bedrooms kr18,500 - kr22,700/month on second-hand contracts. At 25 minutes to the center by train, it sits farther out 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 suburban, affordable, families tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

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 Jakobsberg as the nearest rail stop, Vasaplatsen as nearby green space and Bangla Bazaar Livs as the nearest supermarket around the Jakobsberg reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows many 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 Jakobsberg, Stockholm?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Jakobsberg costs kr11,200 - kr13,800/month (second-hand contract) or kr8,300 - kr10,200/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from kr14,600 - kr18,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from kr18,500 - kr22,700/month.

Is Jakobsberg safe for expats?

Jakobsberg 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 Jakobsberg to Stockholm center?

The commute from Jakobsberg to Stockholm city center takes approximately 25 minutes by train.

What is Jakobsberg like to live in?

Commuter suburb northwest of Stockholm with good pendeltag connections. Shopping center and residential areas. In our data it is tagged as suburban, affordable, families.