Housing Guide

Renting

Where to Find Rentals

• Finn.no – Norway's largest marketplace for rentals
• Hybel.no – Popular for smaller apartments and rooms
• Facebook Marketplace – Many private landlords advertise here
• University housing – If you are a student, check your university

Average Monthly Rent (2025)

• Oslo: 12,000–18,000 kr for a 1-bedroom apartment
• Bergen: 10,000–15,000 kr for a 1-bedroom apartment
• Trondheim: 9,000–13,000 kr for a 1-bedroom apartment
• Stavanger: 10,000–14,000 kr for a 1-bedroom apartment
• Note: Prices vary greatly by neighbourhood
• Remember to budget for deposit and shared costs (fellesutgifter)

Rental Contract

• Always get a written contract
• Standard contract available at huseierne.no
• Minimum rental period is usually 1 year

Deposit (Depositum)

• Usually 3 months rent
• Must be kept in a separate deposit account
• Cannot be used by the landlord during the tenancy

Tenant Checklist (Flytteprotokoll)

When moving in, always:

• Document all existing damage with photos and timestamps
• Sign a move-in report (innflyttingsrapport) with your landlord
• Keep a copy of everything
• This protects you when you move out

Your Rights as a Tenant

• Landlord cannot enter without 24 hours notice
• Rent can only be increased once per year
• You have the right to sublet (unless contract says otherwise)
• Contact Husleietvistutvalget if you have a dispute with your landlord

Buying

Requirements

• Minimum 15% equity (egenkapital) of the purchase price
• Banks will lend a maximum of 5x your annual income
• You need BankID and personnummer

Average Prices (2025)

• Oslo: 70,000–100,000 kr per square metre
• Bergen: 50,000–70,000 kr per square metre
• Trondheim: 45,000–65,000 kr per square metre
• Stavanger: 45,000–60,000 kr per square metre

The Buying Process

1. Get pre-approval (lånebevis) from your bank
2. Find a property on Finn.no
3. Attend viewings (visning)
4. Submit a bid (bud) via the bidding system
5. Sign the contract
6. Move in on the agreed date

Seasonal Tips

• August is the most competitive month – many people move
• Winter is generally cheaper and less competitive
• Summer can be slow – fewer listings

Costs When Buying

• Document tax (dokumentavgift): 2.5% of purchase price
• Legal fees: Usually included in estate agent fee
• Estate agent (eiendomsmegler): Paid by the seller