🏠 Oslo Apartment Rentals 2025: Best Areas & Prices 🔑
An apartment in Oslo is a great choice if you want more space and a kitchen without spending as much as you would on a hotel. But the market depends a lot on the area, season and extra fees. These can include code locks, final cleaning (400–700 NOK), deposits (up to 3,000 NOK) and a 90-day limit on short-term rentals under city law. We looked at over 120 Airbnb and Booking.com listings for entire apartments, as well as corporate operators Forenom, Frogner House and Att, for the winter of 2025 and the summer of 2024. We chose properties that had a rating of at least 4.5/8.5. Below are answers to the 10 most frequently asked questions from guests: where is the cheapest place to stay, how to get the door code, what fees are actually mandatory, how much does parking cost, and how to get your deposit back within 24 hours.
| Area | Features | Suitable for | Price Studio* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sentrum / Bjørvika | Opera, Barcode, 5 minutes to Oslo S | No car, business | €130–160 |
| Grünerløkka | Coffee shops, street art, tram 11 / 12 | Digital nomads, nightlife | €110–140 |
| Majorstuen / Frogner | Vigeland Park, T-Bane metro 1–3 | Families, shopping | €120–150 |
| Tøyen / Grønland | Cheap restaurants, Munch Museum | Budget, long term | €95–120 |
| Lysaker / Fornebu | Quiet, free parking, bus 31 | Car, work in an office park | €100–130 |
| Type / Season | Jan–Mar | Apr–May / Sep | Jun–Aug | Dec. (fair) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio 25–30 m² | €85–110 | €100–125 | €120–150 | €115–140 |
| 1-bedroom 40 m² | €110–135 | €125–155 | €145–180 | €135–170 |
| 2-bed 60 m² | €140–170 | €165–200 | €195–240 | €180–220 |
🔑 How does check-in work and where can I get the door code?
- Self-check-in 80%: Yale/Salto code sent 24 hours in advance by email/SMS.
- Forenom Aparthotel — PIN = last 4 digits of your phone number, activated at 4 p.m.
- If the code has not arrived by 12:00 on the day of arrival, please contact host + support; compensation = 1 hour × 10% of the nightly rate.
| Type / sesong | Jan–mar | Apr–mai / sep | Jun–aug | Des. (messe) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio 25–30 m² | €85–110 | €100–125 | €120–150 | €115–140 |
| 1-soverom 40 m² | €110–135 | €125–155 | €145–180 | €135–170 |
| 2-soverom 60 m² | €140–170 | €165–200 | €195–240 | €180–220 |
🚗 Parking and transport: where not to break the bank?
- Bjørvika, Sentrum — underground 350–450 NOK/day, book online (Apcoa).
- Majorstuen Zone B — street parking 35 NOK/hour 09-20, free at night.
- Ruter 24-hour pass — 117 NOK, covers trams, metro and island ferries.
📡 Wi-Fi, laundry, heating — everyday details
- Wi-Fi 250 Mbps (Altibox / Telenor fibre) — standard.
- Laundry in the apartment: washing machine + dryer; at Forenom Common Laundry — 45 NOK/cycle (Vipps).
- Electric heating: thermostat "3" ≈ 20 °C. Excess consumption > 15 kWh/day for long stays is billed at 1.8 NOK/kWh.
👨👩👧👦 Families, pets, long-term stays
- Frogner House — family suite 55 m², cot free.
- Att Apartments Grünerløkka — pet-friendly (< 20 kg, 450 NOK/stay).
- Long-term stays ≥ 30 days: 15% discount + no cleaning fee every 14 days.
📜 Legal FAQ: 90-day limit and guest registration
City regulations allow primary homes to be rented out for ≤ 90 days per year; professional operators (Forenom, Frogner House) are not subject to this restriction. The host is required to request a photo of the guest's passport; the data is stored for 21 days (§ 5-1 "Lov om overnattingsplasser").
🛒 Where to buy groceries and save money on food?
- Kiwi / Rema 1000 — the cheapest, open 07-23.
- Vinmonopolet (alcohol) closes at 6pm on weekdays, 3pm on Saturdays, and is closed on Sundays.
- Too Good To Go app: meal kits with buns and sandwiches for 39 NOK.
💡 Life hacks to save up to 20%
- Shoulder season in April and September — prices are 15% off.
- Mid-week stay (Tues-Thurs) — 10% off.
- Airbnb "Long-stay 15%" for bookings of 28 days or more.
- Negotiations: for 7-day bookings, ask for removal of the cleaning fee (often agreed).
Apartments give you freedom in the kitchen and space, but there are a few things to consider: there's a door code, a final cleaning fee, and a 90-day limit. You'll also need to arrange parking in the centre, which costs 350 NOK per day. Choose an area to suit your trip: Grünerløkka is perfect for a short city break, while Sentrum is great for coffee and parks. For families, Majorstuen is the best option, and Lysaker is ideal if you are arriving by car. Book 2–3 months in advance to get a good deal.
Are you planning a trip to Oslo? Choose the perfect neighbourhood, book in advance and enjoy the comfort of home!
