Living in Eriksberg, Uppsala

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 Uppsala dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about kr11,900/month — roughly 4% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run kr14,800 - kr17,200/month and three-bedrooms kr19,200 - kr22,500/month on second-hand contracts. At 12 minutes to the center by bus, it sits about as central as most Uppsala areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, among the higher-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the families, residential, schools tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Sunnersta. For a shorter commute, see Luthagen.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Arosplan as nearby green space and Coop Ekeby Uppsala as the nearest supermarket around the Eriksberg reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows several 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 Eriksberg, Uppsala?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Eriksberg costs kr10,800 - kr13,000/month (second-hand contract) or kr8,500 - kr10,200/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from kr14,800 - kr17,200/month, and a 3-bedroom from kr19,200 - kr22,500/month.

Is Eriksberg safe for expats?

Eriksberg 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 Eriksberg to Uppsala center?

The commute from Eriksberg to Uppsala city center takes approximately 12 minutes by bus.

What is Eriksberg like to live in?

Family-friendly residential area southwest of center. Schools, parks, good bus connections. In our data it is tagged as families, residential, schools.