Living in Sunnersta, 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 kr11,500/month — roughly 7% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run kr14,000 - kr16,500/month and three-bedrooms kr18,500 - kr22,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by bus, it sits farther out than most Uppsala areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the suburban, nature, quiet tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see Luthagen.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Siegbahnsparken as nearby green space and Hemköp Uppsala Rosendal as the nearest supermarket around the Sunnersta reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows many 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 Sunnersta, Uppsala?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Sunnersta costs kr10,500 - kr12,500/month (second-hand contract) or kr8,200 - kr9,800/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from kr14,000 - kr16,500/month, and a 3-bedroom from kr18,500 - kr22,000/month.

Is Sunnersta safe for expats?

Sunnersta 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 Sunnersta to Uppsala center?

The commute from Sunnersta to Uppsala city center takes approximately 15 minutes by bus.

What is Sunnersta like to live in?

Southern suburb near SLU campus. Quiet, nature-close living by the Fyrisån river. In our data it is tagged as suburban, nature, quiet.