central island
Kungsholmen
Waterfront walks and relaxed city living a short hop from the centre.
Living in Kungsholmen
Kungsholmen is the island west of the city centre, wrapped almost entirely by water. It has shed its administrative reputation to become a relaxed, well-balanced residential district with long waterfront promenades, good schools and an easy-going local scene. The southern and western shores are especially popular for runners, swimmers and families.
The apartment market
Kungsholmen is a central island neighborhood where average rents run 298 kr per square metre — below the city average for Stockholm, where the typical figure is 322 kr. A one-bedroom apartment lets for around 14 400 kr a month and a two-bedroom for 19 000 kr. With a short 11-minute trip to T-Centralen, it suits renters who value family living and safety.
Day to day, Kungsholmen offers strong dining and good nightlife, excellent access to green space, and exceptional safety. Public transport is excellent, served by metro, bus, and ferry. The area is best known for long waterfront promenades, relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, and good local schools.
Buyers should expect bostadsrätt (owner-occupier) prices near 96 000 kr per square metre, which sit below the Stockholm average of 109 625 kr. Rental supply in Kungsholmen is dominated by a mix of period buildings and modern developments, and demand is steadied by excellent transit links and proximity to the inner city.
| Apartment | Avg. monthly rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | 10 500 kr |
| One bedroom | 14 400 kr |
| Two bedroom | 19 000 kr |
| Three bedroom | 25 900 kr |
Getting around
Kungsholmen is roughly 11 minutes from T-Centralen by public transport, served by metro, bus, ferry. Key links include Blue line, Green line, Fridhemsplan interchange.
What Kungsholmen is known for
- Long waterfront promenades
- Relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere
- Good local schools
- Mix of period and 1930s functionalist buildings
Local highlights
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kungsholmen?
- In Kungsholmen, expect to pay roughly 10 500 kr per month for a studio, 14 400 kr for a one-bedroom, 19 000 kr for a two-bedroom, and 25 900 kr for a three-bedroom. That works out to about 298 kr per square metre.
- Is Kungsholmen expensive compared to the rest of Stockholm?
- Kungsholmen is below the city average in Stockholm. Its 298 kr per square metre compares with a city-wide average of 322 kr across the 8 neighborhoods we track.
- How long is the commute from Kungsholmen to central Stockholm?
- Getting to T-Centralen from Kungsholmen takes around 11 minutes by public transport. The area is served by metro, bus, and ferry, including Blue line, Green line, and Fridhemsplan interchange.
- Is Kungsholmen a good place to live?
- Kungsholmen scores exceptional on safety and excellent on transit. It is particularly well suited to people who prioritise family living and safety. Residents are roughly 68 000 across 3.94 km².
- What is Kungsholmen known for?
- Kungsholmen is known for long waterfront promenades, relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, good local schools, and mix of period and 1930s functionalist buildings.
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