Step-by-Step: How to Get Student Housing in Stockholm
Finding student accommodation in Stockholm takes more than just joining a queue — it’s about strategy, timing, and planning ahead. This guide walks you through the key steps to improve your chances of finding safe and affordable housing during your studies.
1. Start as soon as you’re admitted
Once you’re accepted to a university:
Join a student union affiliated with SSCO—this is required to start earning queue days with SSSB.
Register at sssb.se.
Check the sublet market, but beware of scams. Akademisk Kvart is run by SSCO and funded by major universities to provide a safer sublet platform for students.
Sign up for Stockholm’s municipal housing queue (200 SEK/year). Bostadsförmedlingen i Stockholm
👉 Read more in our guide: Top 3 Housing Options for Students in Stockholm
2. Expect a temporary solution at first
Most students start by subletting, staying with friends, or using short-term offers. That’s totally normal.
Start your search early—preferably during the summer.
Consider sharing an apartment with other students.
Look for no-queue options. We have a guide here: Student Housing Without a Queue in Stockholm
3. Think long-term
Combine short-term fixes with queue-building strategies.
Monitor listings all year—not just at the start of the semester.
Keep paying your student union membership—it’s required to retain your queue time with SSSB.
Register with other providers: ByggVesta, K2A, Campus Roslagen, and more.
Searching for student housing in Stockholm can be stressful—and unfortunately, scammers take advantage of that. Keep these tips in mind:
- Never pay anything before you have a written contract.
- Always view the apartment in person or via video before proceeding.
- Make sure the landlord has the right to rent it out.
- Use safe platforms like Akademisk Kvart, where all listings are verified.
