Oslo average 1-bed rent: kr 15,500/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +6.5% Oslo rents rise for fourth straight year Low new supply pressures the market Grünerløkka among most sought after Deposits are capped at 6 months' rent and must be in a separate deposit account. Rent can be adjusted once a year in line with the consumer price index. Oslo average 1-bed rent: kr 15,500/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +6.5% Oslo rents rise for fourth straight year Low new supply pressures the market Grünerløkka among most sought after Deposits are capped at 6 months' rent and must be in a separate deposit account. Rent can be adjusted once a year in line with the consumer price index.

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Oslo Rent Index 2026

Average rent costs by neighbourhood, yearly rent increases and tenant rights in Oslo. The typical one-bedroom rent is kr 15,500 per month, up 6.5% year on year.

Average rent by neighbourhood

Neighbourhood	1 bedroom	2 bedrooms	Yearly increase
Frogner	kr 18,500	kr 25,000	+5.8%
Grünerløkka	kr 15,500	kr 20,500	+6.9%
Majorstuen	kr 17,000	kr 23,000	+6.1%
Grorud	kr 12,000	kr 16,000	+7%

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

Tenant rights in Oslo

Deposits are capped at 6 months' rent and must be in a separate deposit account.
Rent can be adjusted once a year in line with the consumer price index.
Time-limited leases must last at least 3 years (1 year for part of a home).
Disputes can go to the Husleietvistutvalget (rent disputes tribunal).

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Oslo Rent Index 2026

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