Living in Norrmalm, 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 kr23,500/month — roughly 47% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 17 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run kr29,300 - kr33,700/month and three-bedrooms kr38,600 - kr44,400/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 central, business, shopping 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 Hötorget as the nearest metro stop, Centralbadsparken as nearby green space and Coop Hötorget as the nearest supermarket around the Norrmalm 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 Norrmalm, Stockholm?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Norrmalm costs kr21,900 - kr25,100/month (second-hand contract) or kr15,800 - kr18,200/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from kr29,300 - kr33,700/month, and a 3-bedroom from kr38,600 - kr44,400/month.

Is Norrmalm safe for expats?

Norrmalm 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 Norrmalm to Stockholm center?

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

What is Norrmalm like to live in?

The central business district. Shopping streets, central station, and urban energy. In our data it is tagged as central, business, shopping.