Living in Kungsholmen, 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 kr20,500/month — roughly 28% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 17 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run kr25,600 - kr29,400/month and three-bedrooms kr33,900 - kr39,100/month on second-hand contracts. At 12 minutes to the center by metro, it sits closer to the center than most Stockholm areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, among the higher-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the residential, parks, balanced 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 Fridhemsplan as the nearest metro stop, Sysslomansparken as nearby green space and Lidl as the nearest supermarket around the Kungsholmen 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 Kungsholmen, Stockholm?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Kungsholmen costs kr19,100 - kr21,900/month (second-hand contract) or kr14,400 - kr16,600/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from kr25,600 - kr29,400/month, and a 3-bedroom from kr33,900 - kr39,100/month.

Is Kungsholmen safe for expats?

Kungsholmen has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very 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 Kungsholmen to Stockholm center?

The commute from Kungsholmen to Stockholm city center takes approximately 12 minutes by metro.

What is Kungsholmen like to live in?

A balanced neighborhood with parks, waterfront walks, and a local feel despite being central. In our data it is tagged as residential, parks, balanced.