Helsinki average 1-bed rent: €1,050/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +1% Helsinki rents flat as supply rises Kallio still the renters' favourite New rental towers in Kalasatama Deposits are typically 1-3 months; the amount is negotiable. Rent increases must follow the index clause in your contract. Helsinki average 1-bed rent: €1,050/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +1% Helsinki rents flat as supply rises Kallio still the renters' favourite New rental towers in Kalasatama Deposits are typically 1-3 months; the amount is negotiable. Rent increases must follow the index clause in your contract.

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Helsinki Rent Guide 2026

Average rent costs by neighbourhood, yearly rent increases and tenant rights in Helsinki. The typical one-bedroom rent is €1,050 per month, up 1% year on year.

Average rent by neighbourhood

Neighbourhood	1 bedroom	2 bedrooms	Yearly increase
Kamppi	€1,300	€1,850	+0.8%
Kallio	€1,000	€1,450	+1.2%
Töölö	€1,150	€1,650	+0.9%
Itäkeskus	€850	€1,150	+1.5%

Indicative 2026 figures (per month, EUR). Compare with real tenant-reported rents on RentScore.

Average rent per square metre in Helsinki

€21 / m² per month

City-wide indicative average, based on a typical 50 m² one-bedroom flat. Central neighbourhoods cost more:

Kamppi: €26 / m²
Kallio: €20 / m²
Töölö: €23 / m²
Itäkeskus: €17 / m²

Deposit laws in Helsinki

Deposits are typically 1-3 months; the amount is negotiable.
Always get a written inventory with dated photos at move-in to protect your deposit.

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Tenant rights in Helsinki

Deposits are typically 1-3 months; the amount is negotiable.
Rent increases must follow the index clause in your contract.
Landlords must give 3-6 months' notice to end an open-ended lease.
Disputes can go to consumer advice or the district court.

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