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How much does it cost to rent in Odense? 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 Odense typically costs DKK 8,750 a month. That is the median asking rent of the apartments listed on Bolighub on 13 October 2026, based on around 350 active public listings. 80 percent of apartments cost between DKK 5,950 and DKK 12,103.

That makes Odense one of the more affordable large rental markets in Denmark. For the price of a 2-room apartment in Copenhagen, you can often rent a 4-room apartment in Odense. Here are the figures by home type, number of rooms and district.

Rents in Odense 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 8,995DKK 6,350–12,21375 m²DKK 121
ApartmentsDKK 8,750DKK 5,950–12,10372 m²DKK 121
TownhousesDKK 10,595DKK 9,575–13,51793 m²DKK 122

The figure for all rental homes is based on 432 listings and the one for townhouses on 65. Odense has relatively many townhouses for rent, and per square metre they cost the same as an apartment. Browse rental homes in Odense or townhouses for rent in Odense.

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
1 roomDKK 5,495DKK 4,760–6,04235 m²33
2 roomsDKK 7,600DKK 6,400–8,88060 m²113
3 roomsDKK 8,995DKK 7,576–11,88678 m²159
4 roomsDKK 11,317DKK 10,195–14,625106 m²46

3-room apartments are the largest group on the market. There are few 1-room apartments, and with only 33 listings the figure can change quickly. Browse all apartments for rent in Odense.

Rent by district

DistrictMedian rentMedian sizeRent per m²Listings
Odense CDKK 8,77573 m²DKK 122224
Odense VDKK 8,10071 m²DKK 12283
Odense MDKK 7,60060 m²DKK 12519

Odense C has most of the supply and covers both the old town and newer buildings around the harbour and Thomas B. Thriges Gade. A 2-room apartment in Odense C typically costs DKK 8,000. See apartments in Odense C.

Odense V is close to the centre and has many apartments at slightly lower rents.

Odense M is home to the University of Southern Denmark (SDU). The figures rest on few listings, but the price per square metre matches the rest of the city.

The other districts had too few listings for a reliable figure.

Changes since July

In Bolighub’s report from July 2026, the median apartment rent in Odense was DKK 8,400 for 74 m². In October it is DKK 8,750 for 72 m², and the price per square metre has gone from DKK 119 to DKK 121. The market is fairly stable, with a small increase.

What drives the rent in Odense?

Location. The difference between districts is smaller than in Copenhagen and Aarhus. The price per square metre is close to DKK 120 in the largest districts.

Size and layout. An extra room typically adds DKK 1,400 to DKK 2,300 a month when you compare the medians for 2, 3 and 4 rooms.

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.

Utilities. Always check whether on-account payments (aconto) for heating and water are included in the advertised rent.

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 3-room apartment at DKK 8,995, moving in can cost up to DKK 62,965 including the first month’s rent, if the landlord asks for the maximum.

Renting as a student in Odense

If you study at SDU or one of the city’s other institutions, a 1-room apartment or a shared 2-room or 3-room apartment is usually the most realistic option. With a median of DKK 5,495 for a 1-room and DKK 8,995 for a 3-room apartment, two students sharing a 3-room apartment can pay less than renting two 1-room apartments. Make sure both names are on the lease, or that any sublet is agreed in writing. See student-friendly housing in Odense.

Tips for your search in Odense

  • Compare townhouses and apartments. A townhouse can cost the same per square metre and come with a garden and your own entrance.
  • Create a search agent. A search agent notifies you as soon as a new home matches your criteria.
  • Read the listing carefully. Look for the energy label, utilities and whether the lease is fixed-term.
  • Do not pay before a viewing and a lease. Read our advice on searching for a rental safely.

FAQ

What is a normal rent in Odense?

The median for an apartment is DKK 8,750 a month as of 13 October 2026, and most apartments cost between DKK 5,950 and DKK 12,103. Utilities usually come on top.

How much is a 2-room apartment in Odense?

Typically DKK 7,600 a month for 60 m². In Odense C the median is DKK 8,000.

How much does it cost to rent a townhouse in Odense?

The median is DKK 10,595 a month for 93 m², and most cost between DKK 9,575 and DKK 13,517.

Is Odense cheaper than Aarhus?

Yes. An apartment typically costs DKK 8,750 in Odense against DKK 10,245 in Aarhus, and the price per square metre is DKK 121 against DKK 161. See our guide to renting in Aarhus.

Where do the numbers come from?

From Bolighub’s active public listings on 13 October 2026. You can download the city totals 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, and figures for districts with few listings are less certain. The figures describe advertised homes, not signed contracts or all rental housing.

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