What the data says about rental homes in Copenhagen
Most available rental homes are in København S, Sydhavn, and Østerbro. Among the areas with the most available homes, the median size ranges from 33 m² (Vesterbro) to 118 m² (København K), and the median rent per m² from 212 kr. (København S) to 327 kr. (Vesterbro).
Non-profit housing associations let less than 1% of the rental homes shown here. Among the rental homes shown here, 10 % are marked share-friendly.
The Metro (M1–M4) and the S-trains connect the districts. The University of Copenhagen, CBS and ITU are in the city; DTU is in Lyngby, north of Copenhagen.
Tips for your search in Copenhagen
- Private landlords may ask for at most 3 months' rent each as deposit and as prepaid rent. At the median rent of 15.695 kr., moving in can therefore cost up to 109.865 kr., including the first month's rent. Read about Danish lease agreements
- Half of the rental homes let in the past year were let within 17 days, so it pays to reply quickly. How to write a good rental application
- Non-profit housing is often let through waiting lists, so it can pay to sign up with the housing associations in the area.
- Among the rental homes that state it, 55 % allow pets. If the listing does not say, ask the landlord before you apply. Read about pets in rentals
- Ask whether heating and water are paid on account, and what usage has cost.
- Never pay a deposit or rent before you have seen the home and received a signed lease. How to search for a rental safely
Read our guide: How much does it cost to rent in Copenhagen?
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