Renting an Apartment in Sweden

Our apartments are not furnished. As a first-hand rental, each unit usually includes:

• Wardrobes
• Major kitchen appliances (stove, fridge, etc.)
• A designated space for a dishwasher (except in one-room apartments)
• A designated space for a microwave
• A washing machine, dryer, or combined washer/dryer (a few areas feature a shared laundry room instead)

All included features can be seen in detail on the floor plan.

To see the apartment’s measurements you can use the scale tool located in the bottom left corner of the floor plan. The scale is 1:100, meaning 1 cm on the plan equals 1 meter in reality.

The electricity network owner is listed in your Welcome Letter. You are free to choose any electricity supplier. You can compare prices and sustainability, for example, via elskling.se.

If you need the facility ID to sign your contract, please contact the rental administration.

In some areas electricity is measured individually and charged separately based on your actual consumption. If so, you do not choose supplier. Information specific to each property is provided in the Welcome Letter.

What’s included in the rent may vary depending on the property. Please check the advertisement or contact the rental administration for details.

In most properties, the first two months include an estimated flat-rate fee for hot water. After that, you will pay based on your actual consumption.

In most cases, you will sign your own contracts for electricity and internet, but this can vary. Information specific to each property is provided in the Welcome Letter.

Rent is paid monthly in advance and must reach us no later than the last weekday of the previous month.

If your contract begins on a date other than the 1st, payment must be received the day before your contract starts.

You can always find your rental notice on ”My pages/Mina sidor”. Late payments are automatically sent to reminder/debt collection without prior notice. Reminders are issued by the debt collector, and you should contact them directly if you receive one.

International bank transfer is possible for your first rental payment. Please obtain a Swedish bank account as soon as you can. Contact our rental administration for bank details.

Contracts are signed electronically on your profile on ”Mina sidor/My Pages”. You will receive an email when the agreement is ready to sign.

A BankID is not required to sign the contract.
However, please apply for a Swedish Personal Number as soon as possible, as you will need it for most services in Sweden.

If a viewing of the apartment is available, this will be stated in the ad.
Please use the floor plan and the photos/videos of the area on our website to get a good understanding. Use this link to see our areas.
You are also very welcome to explore the neighborhood on foot.

Parking is managed by the garage owner. Please register directly with them. Their contact details are provided in your Welcome Letter.

Key collection can vary, depending on your contract start date and the location. All details and the pickup location are stated in your Welcome Letter.

When collecting the keys to your apartment, please bring:

• Your ID
• Proof of payment for the first month’s rent
• Proof of an active home insurance policy for your new address (starting from the contract start date)

Yes: With a signed power of attorney.
Please contact the rental administration to receive the document and notify us in advance.

The person collecting the keys on your behalf must bring:

• A copy of your ID
• Their own ID
• The signed power of attorney
• Proof that the first rent is paid
• Proof of an active home insurance policy from the contract start date

Once you have moved in, you will have access to your rental notices, the ability to submit maintenance requests, and other important housing information through “Mina sidor/My Pages”.

If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us at: hyresadmin@byggvesta.se

A first-hand rental contract (förstahandskontrakt) is highly valued in Sweden because it gives you long-term tenancy rights and strong legal protection. As long as you follow the terms of the contract and pay your rent on time, you can typically keep the apartment indefinitely, which offers stability and security that many international tenants appreciate.

If you sign a student contact you can stay as long as you continue to study, for a maximum of 6 years.

Unlike many countries, Sweden uses a public queue system instead of bidding or private negotiation. This system is designed to be fair, transparent, and equal for all applicants. Your position in the queue is based on how long you have been registered, not on income level beyond basic requirements, negotiation skills, or personal connections.

Swedish rental law is known for offering tenants clear and strong protections. For example, rent increases are regulated, and your contract cannot be terminated without specific legal grounds. This gives tenants a high degree of safety and predictability.

Home insurance is standard in Sweden and required for all tenants. It protects both you and the property in case of accidents, damage, or theft. A basic home insurance policy is affordable and covers essential situations that might otherwise become costly.

Yes, in Sweden, unfurnished apartments are the norm. Tenants bring (or buy) their own furniture, and it is common to furnish the apartment gradually over time. Each unit includes major kitchen appliances (stove, fridge, etc.) and wardrobes.

While not needed to sign your contract, you will need a Swedish Personal Number (personnummer) for most practical matters, such as opening a bank account, accessing healthcare, and setting up various contracts. We recommend applying as soon as possible after arriving in Sweden.