Median rent per square meter in Stockholm increased since 2016. While the median rent was ***** Swedish kronor annually per square meter in 2016, it had increased to nearly ***** in 2023. In 2021, the house price to rent ratio in Sweden stood at *** Swedish kronor.

Stockholm was the city with the most expensive apartments in Sweden in 2024. An apartment in Stockholm cost approximately 7,700 euros per square meter as of the first quarter of the year, while in Gothenburg, the average price was roughly 4,700 euros per square meter. Malmö was most affordable, with an average price of 2,750 euros per square meter. In Sweden, about 65 percent of the population lives in an owner-occupied home. How do prices in Sweden compare to the rest of Europe? The Swedish capital ranked among the 10 most expensive cities in Europe for buying an apartment in 2024. Becoming the owner of an apartment in Stockholm was slightly more affordable than in Amsterdam, but slightly more expensive than in Innsbruck, Frankfurt and Oslo. Is housing in Sweden affordable? The growth of house prices in Sweden slowed down in 2022, allowing incomes to catch up and affordability, as measured by the house price-to-income ratio, to improve. Generally, Sweden has a better housing affordability than most OECD countries that report the indicator.

As of the third quarter of 2023, Oslo was the city with the highest apartment rent cost within the Nordic countries. It cost around ** euros on average per square meter to rent an apartment in the Norwegian capital at that time. Copenhagen followed closely with an average rent of **** euros per square meter. The Swedish capital Stockholm was among the most affordable cities in the ranking, although that was one of the most expensive cities to buy an apartment in.

Oslo was the Norwegian city with the highest rental prices in the country in 2024. Renting an apartment in the Norwegian capital cost nearly ****** Norwegian kroner per month on average, whereas Bergen ranked second, with an average monthly rent of ****** Norwegian kroner. The average price of residential housings in Norway was also highest in Oslo. The Nordic market Not only was Oslo the city with the highest rents in Norway, but also in the Nordic region. The capital cities of Denmark (Copenhagen) and Finland (Helsinki) ranked second and third respectively, whereas Stockholm ranked last within a list of ** Nordic cities. In contrast, Stockholm was the most expensive city to buy an apartment in. Homeownership in Norway The high renting prices in the Norwegian capital could be explained by the renting market trends in the country. The homeownership rate fluctuated over the past decade, but overall decreased, reaching its lowest rate so far in 2020.

In the first quarter of 2024, Stockholm was the Nordic city with the most expensive apartments. The average square meter price of apartments was around ***** euros per square meter. The capital cities of Norway and Denmark followed in the ranking, with apartments costing respectively ***** euros and ***** euros per square meter.

The statistic displays the rental prices for retail warehouses prime rentals in Stockholm, Sweden, from the 1st quarter 2015 to the fourth quarter of 2017. Retail warehouses range from fifty thousand to hundreds of thousands of square feet. They belong to the wider category of industrial property and they are used for keeping and distributing inventory. Retail warehouses include loading docks, truck doors and large parking lots; also they may contain a limited amount of office space. As of the fourth quarter of 2016 figures show that approximately 220 euros were paid per square meter per year for prime warehousing properties on the Stockholm real estate market. This value decreased to 213 euros per square meter per year as of the fourth quarter of 2017.

Geneva stands out as Europe's most expensive city for apartment purchases in early 2025, with prices reaching a staggering 15,720 euros per square meter. This Swiss city's real estate market dwarfs even high-cost locations like Zurich and London, highlighting the extreme disparities in housing affordability across the continent. The stark contrast between Geneva and more affordable cities like Nantes, France, where the price was 3,700 euros per square meter, underscores the complex factors influencing urban property markets in Europe. Rental market dynamics and affordability challenges While purchase prices vary widely, rental markets across Europe also show significant differences. London maintained its position as the continent's priciest city for apartment rentals in 2023, with the average monthly costs for a rental apartment amounting to 36.1 euros per square meter. This figure is double the rent in Lisbon, Portugal or Madrid, Spain, and substantially higher than in other major capitals like Paris and Berlin. The disparity in rental costs reflects broader economic trends, housing policies, and the intricate balance of supply and demand in urban centers. Economic factors influencing housing costs The European housing market is influenced by various economic factors, including inflation and energy costs. As of April 2025, the European Union's inflation rate stood at 2.4 percent, with significant variations among member states. Romania experienced the highest inflation at 4.9 percent, while France and Cyprus maintained lower rates. These economic pressures, coupled with rising energy costs, contribute to the overall cost of living and housing affordability across Europe. The volatility in electricity prices, particularly in countries like Italy where rates are projected to reach 153.83 euros per megawatt hour by February 2025, further impacts housing-related expenses for both homeowners and renters.