Living in Södermalm, 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 kr20,000/month — roughly 25% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 17 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run kr24,600 - kr28,400/month and three-bedrooms kr32,100 - kr36,900/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by metro, 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 trendy, nightlife, cafes tags, it may suit renters who want to be close to the center.

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 Medborgarplatsen as the nearest metro stop, Droskan as nearby green space and ICA Supermarket Medis as the nearest supermarket around the Södermalm 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 Södermalm, Stockholm?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Södermalm costs kr18,600 - kr21,400/month (second-hand contract) or kr13,900 - kr16,100/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from kr24,600 - kr28,400/month, and a 3-bedroom from kr32,100 - kr36,900/month.

Is Södermalm safe for expats?

Södermalm 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 Södermalm to Stockholm center?

The commute from Södermalm to Stockholm city center takes approximately 10 minutes by metro.

What is Södermalm like to live in?

The hipster heart of Stockholm. Vintage shops, trendy bars, and the best people-watching in the city. In our data it is tagged as trendy, nightlife, cafes.