All 20 neighborhoods in Helsinki ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kontula | $864/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 2 | Malmi | $864/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 3 | Vuosaari | $900/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
| 4 | Herttoniemi | $1,020/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 5 | Sörnäinen | $1,056/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 6 | Pasila | $1,080/mo | 0.90x | -10% |
| 7 | Espoo (Tapiola) | $1,104/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 8 | Arabianranta | $1,104/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 9 | Vallila | $1,140/mo | 0.95x | -5% |
| 10 | Munkkiniemi | $1,224/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 11 | Kallio | $1,260/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 12 | Jätkäsaari | $1,260/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 13 | Lauttasaari | $1,296/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 14 | Töölö | $1,344/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 15 | Kulosaari | $1,344/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 16 | Punavuori | $1,380/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 17 | Ullanlinna | $1,416/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 18 | Katajanokka | $1,416/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 19 | Eira | $1,464/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 20 | Kruununhaka | $1,500/mo | 1.25x | +25% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $1,200/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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The average 1-bedroom rent in Helsinki is approximately $1,200/month. Rents range from $864/mo (Kontula) to $1,500/mo (Kruununhaka).
Our database covers 20 neighborhoods in Helsinki, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.