Studios and one-bedroom apartments near campus

Studios and one-bedroom apartments on or near campus offer more privacy and independence than shared accommodation. They are suitable for single households and couples.

This type of accommodation is available in several areas. Compare the locations, apartment types and rents to find the options that suit you best.

Why choose this option?

  • Privacy and your own personal space.
  • Freedom to organise your home.
  • Freedom to invite guests or live with a partner.
  • A quieter and more independent lifestyle.

What's included?

  • An entire apartment for your own use.
  • A private kitchen, bathroom and living area.
  • A kitchen with basic appliances.
  • Furnished accommodation with Wi-Fi included.

Areas to search for

When you apply for accommodation, search for Docentbacken, Hovbeslag and Luna separately. All four offer shared accommodation and are listed individually in the accommodation search.

To increase your chances of receiving family accommodation that suits your preferences, select all available areas when you apply.

Read about the application requirements and find the application form on the main accommodation page.

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Docentbacken

Docentbacken and a furnished studio apartment. Photo: Housing Office

Docentbacken is in Norra Djurgården, within the Royal National City Park and close to Lake Brunnsviken. Stockholm University’s Campus Frescati is about a ten-minute walk away.

Building

Docentbacken was built in the late 1960s. Most apartments are rented in their current condition.

There are 31 apartments:

  • studios of 23–36 square metres
  • one-bedroom apartments of 60–70 square metres.

The studios have a combined living and sleeping area, a kitchenette or separate kitchen, and a bathroom with a toilet and shower.

The one-bedroom apartments have a separate bedroom, living room, kitchen and bathroom with a toilet and either a shower or bath. Some apartments also have a balcony.

Monthly rent

  • Studio apartment: SEK 5,250–9,450
  • One-bedroom apartment: SEK 9,900–13,750

Furnishings

All apartments have a table or desk, chair, mattress, wardrobe or drawers, lamps and basic kitchenware.

Some apartments also have a bookshelf, sofa or armchair, and coffee table.

Studios have a single bed. One-bedroom apartments have a double bed.

All apartments have a cooker and a refrigerator with either a freezer compartment or a separate freezer.

Kitchen

The kitchen has a refrigerator, freezer, cooker, microwave, kitchen cupboards, plates, glasses, bowls, cooking utensils, pots, pans, dishes and cutlery, as well as a sink with a water trap.

All apartments have an oven except the smaller studios.

Getting there

You can walk from Campus Frescati to Docentbacken in about ten minutes.

Bus 50 towards Stora Lappskärsberget takes a few minutes from the university. From Universitetet underground station, the red line takes you to central Stockholm in about seven minutes.

Shops and services nearby

A supermarket is nearby in the centre of the Lappis area. You will also find a pizzeria, sushi restaurant and gym around the square.

There is also an outdoor gym and a padel court nearby.

Hovbeslag

Hovbeslag and a furnished bedroom. Photo: Housing Office

Hovbeslag, at Kräftriket 8A, is within the Royal National City Park, close to Lake Brunnsviken. The area is green and peaceful and is within walking distance of both Campus Frescati and Campus Albano.

Building

Hovbeslag was built in 1911 and has been carefully renovated to preserve its historic interior. The building is officially classified as being of high cultural value.

Tenants must follow specific rules in the rental agreement to help protect the building’s original features.

Hovbeslag has 14 apartments, ranging from small studios to family apartments and shared apartments. The apartments vary in size and layout. Larger apartments have a double bed.

Monthly rent

  • Studio: SEK 9,100–9,700
  • Large studio: SEK 10,900
  • One-bedroom apartment with separate kitchen: SEK 12,900–14,000

Furnishings

All apartments have a bed, table, chairs and wardrobe. Furnishings may vary depending on the size of the apartment.

Kitchen

The kitchen has a refrigerator, freezer, cooker, oven and microwave, as well as dinnerware and cooking utensils.

Getting there

Universitetet underground station is a few stops from central Stockholm on the red line. The walk from the station to Hovbeslag takes less than ten minutes.

Several bus routes also stop nearby at Campus Albano.

Shops and services nearby

The nearest grocery stores are about 1 kilometre away, towards the city centre.

A petrol station about 700 metres away sells a limited range of groceries and basic over-the-counter medicines.

Luna

Luna, at Svante Arrhenius väg 21C, is in the heart of Stockholm University’s Campus Frescati, within the Royal National City Park. The area is green and peaceful.

Building

Luna is in Frescati Hage, within the Royal National City Park and close to Lake Brunnsviken. It is within walking distance of both Campus Frescati and Campus Albano.

Luna offers one one-bedroom apartment of 49 square metres with a living room, kitchen and bathroom. The house also has a back garden.

Monthly rent

SEK 11,800

Furnishings

The bedroom has two 90 cm single beds. The living room has one 90 cm single bed.

The apartment also has a built-in wardrobe, chair, sofa and coffee table.

The kitchen has a dining table with three chairs.

Kitchen

The kitchen has a refrigerator, freezer, cooker, oven, microwave, kitchen cupboards, plates, glasses, bowls, cooking utensils, pots, pans, dishes and cutlery, as well as a sink with a water trap.

Getting there

Universitetet underground station is a few stops from central Stockholm on the red line. Luna is about a five-minute walk from the station.

Buses from the station provide easy access to Campus Albano and central Stockholm.

Shops and services nearby

Supermarkets and restaurants are available on campus or in nearby parts of the city, which you can reach by bus in under 15 minutes.

The nearest supermarket is in the centre of the Lappis area. You will also find a pizzeria, sushi restaurant and gym there.

There is also an outdoor gym and a padel court in the area.

Contact

Last updated: 2026-09-25

Source: Property Management Office