Stockholm Rent Report — June 2026
Second-hand asking rents across central Stockholm held broadly steady through the first half of 2026, with the widest gap between the prestige districts of Östermalm and Djurgården and the more affordable, newer stock in Hammarby Sjöstad. Strong transit access continued to command a clear premium.
Key figures
Rents steady, premium districts pull ahead
Across the neighborhoods we track, second-hand asking rents rose modestly month on month, broadly in line with inflation. The headline story remains the spread between districts: prestige addresses such as Östermalm and Djurgården continue to sit well above the city average, while purpose-built waterfront stock in Hammarby Sjöstad anchors the affordable end.
Transit access still commands a premium
Neighborhoods with the fastest links to T-Centralen — Norrmalm, Gamla Stan and Södermalm — sustained the strongest demand. Renters continue to pay a measurable premium for short, reliable commutes, a pattern that has held across every report this year.
What to watch
Supply of first-hand contracts remains tight, pushing more demand into the second-hand market. We expect the affordability gap between newer outer districts and the inner-city core to persist through the autumn letting season.
Figures are indicative estimates compiled from structured public sources. See all reports.
Neighborhoods in this report
Östermalm
inner eastStockholm's most prestigious address — boulevards, embassies and fine dining.
- Rent / m²
- 352 kr
- To T-Centralen
- 10 min
Södermalm
central islandStockholm's creative island — cafés, vintage shops and cliff-top views.
- Rent / m²
- 318 kr
- To T-Centralen
- 9 min
Hammarby Sjöstad
south-east waterfrontA modern, sustainable waterfront district built for contemporary living.
- Rent / m²
- 276 kr
- To T-Centralen
- 18 min