Living in Östermalm, 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 kr28,000/month — roughly 75% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 17 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run kr35,300 - kr40,700/month and three-bedrooms kr45,600 - kr52,400/month on second-hand contracts. At 8 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 upscale, shopping, elegant 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 Östermalmstorg as the nearest metro stop, Humlegården as nearby green space and Hemköp Stockholm Östermalmstorg as the nearest supermarket around the Östermalm 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 Östermalm, Stockholm?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Östermalm costs kr26,000 - kr30,000/month (second-hand contract) or kr18,600 - kr21,400/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from kr35,300 - kr40,700/month, and a 3-bedroom from kr45,600 - kr52,400/month.

Is Östermalm safe for expats?

Östermalm 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 Östermalm to Stockholm center?

The commute from Östermalm to Stockholm city center takes approximately 8 minutes by metro.

What is Östermalm like to live in?

Stockholm's upscale district. High-end boutiques, fine dining, and elegant architecture. In our data it is tagged as upscale, shopping, elegant.