inner north
Vasastan
Elegant, calm and central — classic stone architecture with a residential feel.
Living in Vasastan
Vasastan sits just north of the city centre and is one of Stockholm's most established residential districts. Wide, leafy streets are lined with grand turn-of-the-century stone buildings, neighbourhood restaurants and quiet squares. It offers the convenience of the inner city with a calmer, more family-oriented atmosphere than the nightlife districts to the south.
The apartment market
Vasastan is a inner north neighborhood where average rents run 312 kr per square metre — close to the city average for Stockholm, where the typical figure is 322 kr. A one-bedroom apartment lets for around 15 100 kr a month and a two-bedroom for 19 900 kr. With a very short 8-minute trip to T-Centralen, it suits renters who value family living and fast transit.
Day to day, Vasastan offers excellent dining and good nightlife, strong access to green space, and exceptional safety. Public transport is exceptional, served by metro, bus, and tram. The area is best known for grand turn-of-the-century stone architecture, quiet, leafy residential streets, and neighbourhood restaurants and delis.
Buyers should expect bostadsrätt (owner-occupier) prices near 108 000 kr per square metre, which sit below the Stockholm average of 109 625 kr. Rental supply in Vasastan is dominated by a mix of period buildings and modern developments, and demand is steadied by exceptional transit links and proximity to the inner city.
| Apartment | Avg. monthly rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | 11 000 kr |
| One bedroom | 15 100 kr |
| Two bedroom | 19 900 kr |
| Three bedroom | 27 200 kr |
Getting around
Vasastan is roughly 8 minutes from T-Centralen by public transport, served by metro, bus, tram. Key links include Green line, Odenplan commuter hub.
What Vasastan is known for
- Grand turn-of-the-century stone architecture
- Quiet, leafy residential streets
- Neighbourhood restaurants and delis
- Strong family appeal
Local highlights
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Vasastan?
- In Vasastan, expect to pay roughly 11 000 kr per month for a studio, 15 100 kr for a one-bedroom, 19 900 kr for a two-bedroom, and 27 200 kr for a three-bedroom. That works out to about 312 kr per square metre.
- Is Vasastan expensive compared to the rest of Stockholm?
- Vasastan is close to the city average in Stockholm. Its 312 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 Vasastan to central Stockholm?
- Getting to T-Centralen from Vasastan takes around 8 minutes by public transport. The area is served by metro, bus, and tram, including Green line and Odenplan commuter hub.
- Is Vasastan a good place to live?
- Vasastan scores exceptional on safety and exceptional on transit. It is particularly well suited to people who prioritise family living and fast transit. Residents are roughly 60 000 across 3.18 km².
- What is Vasastan known for?
- Vasastan is known for grand turn-of-the-century stone architecture, quiet, leafy residential streets, neighbourhood restaurants and delis, and strong family appeal.
Nearby & comparable areas
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- 10 min
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