Accommodation

So you've decided you want to live in Oslo. First things first, Oslo is an expensive city to live in, but it all depends on location.

Before you start looking, make a simple plan for what you can afford each month, where you need to live, and whether you need a room, a shared flat or a place of your own.

Before you start

Decide on your budget for rent, deposit and transport.
Collect the documents you may need, such as ID, work contract, student confirmation or references.
Be realistic about travel time if cheaper housing is outside the city centre.

Where to look

Use the biggest housing sites first, and check new listings often.
Ask friends, school networks and workplaces if they know about rooms or shared flats.
Be careful with listings that ask for money before you have seen a contract or confirmed who the landlord is.

Read the contract carefully

Before you pay anything, make sure you understand the contract, the deposit arrangement and what is included in the rent. Our guides in Norwegian go through the details:

If you need urgent help

If your housing situation is unsafe or you have nowhere to sleep, start with Bostedsløs.

If you are new to Oslo and are unsure where to begin, go back to New in Oslo.