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How much does it cost to rent in Aalborg? Rents in 2026

By Bolighub Published Oct 13, 2026 Updated Oct 13, 2026 Reading time: 7 min.
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Updated October 2026. A rental apartment in Aalborg typically costs DKK 7,400 a month. That is the median asking rent of the apartments listed on Bolighub on 13 October 2026, based on around 700 active public listings. 80 percent of apartments cost between DKK 5,395 and DKK 10,120.

Of Denmark’s four largest cities, Aalborg is the cheapest to rent in, both per month and per square metre. Homes are also large: the typical apartment is 84 m². Here are the figures by number of rooms and district, so you can see how far your budget goes.

Rents in Aalborg right now

The figures are advertised monthly rents. Heating, water and electricity are usually extra. The typical range is the 10th to 90th percentile.

Home typeMedian rentTypical rangeMedian sizeRent per m²
All rental homesDKK 7,495DKK 5,243–10,92585 m²DKK 95
ApartmentsDKK 7,400DKK 5,395–10,12084 m²DKK 94
TownhousesDKK 10,750DKK 6,283–11,595104 m²DKK 103

The figure for all rental homes is based on 858 listings, a large supply for the size of the city. Browse rental homes in Aalborg or apartments in Aalborg.

Rent by number of rooms

In Danish listings the living room counts as a room, so a 2-room apartment usually has one bedroom.

RoomsMedian rentTypical rangeMedian sizeListings
2 roomsDKK 6,475DKK 4,995–8,32566 m²305
3 roomsDKK 7,964DKK 5,996–9,99588 m²316
4 roomsDKK 9,695DKK 6,896–11,500104 m²141

2-room and 3-room apartments make up most of the supply. There were only 15 listed 1-room apartments, with widely spread prices, so they are left out of the table. If you are looking for something small and cheap, a room in a shared home can be an alternative.

Rent by district

DistrictMedian rentMedian sizeRent per m²Listings
Aalborg CDKK 7,59575 m²DKK 97453
Aalborg SØDKK 6,920100 m²DKK 69121
NørresundbyDKK 6,50076 m²DKK 93103
Aalborg SVDKK 10,120103 m²DKK 10249
Aalborg ØstDKK 8,99586 m²DKK 10543

Aalborg C is the centre and harbourfront and accounts for more than half of the supply.

Aalborg SØ has the lowest price per square metre in the data. Homes are large, so the monthly rent is still close to the rest of the city.

Nørresundby, across the Limfjord, has the lowest median rent. A 2-room apartment typically costs DKK 5,900. See apartments in Nørresundby.

Aalborg Øst, home to Aalborg University’s main campus, has a slightly higher price per square metre.

Figures for districts with fewer than 50 listings are less certain.

Changes since July

In Bolighub’s report from July 2026, the median apartment rent in Aalborg was DKK 7,500 for 80 m². In October it is DKK 7,400 for 84 m², and the price per square metre has gone from DKK 96 to DKK 94. Of the four largest cities, Aalborg is the one where rents have changed the least.

What drives the rent in Aalborg?

Distance to the centre and the university. Homes close to the centre, the harbourfront and the university cost the most per square metre.

Size. From 2 to 4 rooms, the median rent rises from DKK 6,475 to DKK 9,695, while the price per square metre falls.

Age of the building. In buildings first used after 31 December 1991, rent can as a rule be agreed freely (Danish Rent Act, section 54). Older buildings follow stricter rules, and the local rent tribunal (huslejenævn) can review the rent in many cases.

Heating. Older and larger homes can have higher heating costs. Ask for the latest heating statement or the energy label.

Budget for moving in

A landlord can ask for a deposit of up to 3 months’ rent and up to 3 months of prepaid rent (Danish Rent Act, section 59). For a 2-room apartment at DKK 6,475, moving in can cost up to DKK 45,325 including the first month’s rent, if the landlord asks for the maximum.

Renting as a student in Aalborg

Aalborg University’s main campus is in Aalborg Øst, where the median apartment rent is DKK 8,995. In Aalborg C and Nørresundby it is lower. A 2-room apartment in Nørresundby typically costs DKK 5,900, against DKK 6,475 for Aalborg as a whole. If you want to live with others, a 3-room apartment at around DKK 8,000 can work out cheaper per person than a small apartment each. Make sure everyone is on the lease, or that any sublet is agreed in writing. See student-friendly housing in Aalborg.

Tips for your search in Aalborg

  • Use the large supply. With many homes available, you can be pickier about location, condition and move-in date.
  • Compare districts. Nørresundby and Aalborg SØ give a lot of space for the money.
  • Create a search agent. A search agent notifies you when a new home matches your criteria.
  • Check the lease. Read our guide to Danish lease agreements, and never pay a deposit without a signed lease.

FAQ

What is a normal rent in Aalborg?

The median for an apartment is DKK 7,400 a month as of 13 October 2026, and most cost between DKK 5,395 and DKK 10,120. Utilities usually come on top.

How much is a 2-room apartment in Aalborg?

Typically DKK 6,475 a month for 66 m². In Nørresundby the median is DKK 5,900.

How much is a 3-room apartment in Aalborg?

The median is DKK 7,964 for 88 m², and most cost between DKK 5,996 and DKK 9,995.

Is Aalborg cheaper than Aarhus and Odense?

Yes. An apartment typically costs DKK 7,400 in Aalborg, DKK 8,750 in Odense and DKK 10,245 in Aarhus. See our guides to renting in Odense and renting in Aarhus.

Where do the numbers come from?

From Bolighub’s active public listings on 13 October 2026. The city totals can be downloaded as CSV from the rental market report.

About the data

The median rent is the middle rent when listings are sorted by price, and the typical range is the 10th to 90th percentile. Districts follow postcodes. The figures describe advertised homes, not signed contracts or all rental housing, and they change as listings come and go.

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