Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Stockholm

All 24 neighborhoods in Stockholm ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.

Highest Rent
$1,980/mo
City Avg Rent
$1,500/mo
Neighborhoods
24

Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Stockholm — Full Rankings

# Neighborhood 1BR Rent Index vs Avg
1 Östermalm $1,980/mo 1.32x +32%
2 Norrmalm $1,830/mo 1.22x +22%
3 Gamla Stan $1,800/mo 1.20x +20%
4 Djurgården $1,770/mo 1.18x +18%
5 Södermalm $1,725/mo 1.15x +15%
6 Danderyd $1,725/mo 1.15x +15%
7 Vasastan $1,680/mo 1.12x +12%
8 Kungsholmen $1,650/mo 1.10x +10%
9 Lidingö $1,620/mo 1.08x +8%
10 Hammarby Sjöstad $1,575/mo 1.05x +5%
11 Liljeholmen $1,530/mo 1.02x +2%
12 Bromma $1,425/mo 0.95x -5%
13 Täby $1,425/mo 0.95x -5%
14 Nacka $1,380/mo 0.92x -8%
15 Solna $1,350/mo 0.90x -10%
16 Hägersten $1,320/mo 0.88x -12%
17 Sundbyberg $1,320/mo 0.88x -12%
18 Enskede $1,230/mo 0.82x -18%
19 Kista $1,200/mo 0.80x -20%
20 Bandhagen $1,170/mo 0.78x -22%
21 Huddinge $1,170/mo 0.78x -22%
22 Farsta $1,125/mo 0.75x -25%
23 Skärholmen $1,080/mo 0.72x -28%
24 Vallentuna $1,080/mo 0.72x -28%

Rent estimates based on city average of $1,500/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most expensive neighborhood in Stockholm?

The most expensive neighborhood in Stockholm is Östermalm, with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $1,980/month — 32% above the city average.

How much more expensive is Östermalm than the city average?

Östermalm is approximately 32% more expensive than the Stockholm average. 1-bedroom rent is $1,980/mo vs $1,500/mo city-wide.

How many neighborhoods does Stockholm have?

Our database covers 24 neighborhoods in Stockholm, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.

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