Bostadsinfo växjö
Welcome to Växjö!
Are you searching for housing? We have put together a guide that may help you. Here you find information on what rules apply, and what is worth considering. Below you may read about how Boplats Växjö works and get information about other housing companies and landlords.
Linnaeus Union's housing agency
Students at Linnaeus University have access to our housing portal, where private individuals can post listings for rooms and apartments for rent.
If you can't find anything through the housing portal go back to the Housing guide above that informs about queueing systems, registration with different housing companies etc. Contact each company's Customer services for more detailed info.
Start early and be persistent!
Start planning your stay in terms of your future accommodation as soon as you have decided to study at Linnaeus University. Don't think that it will be solved last minute. Every semester there are students that find themselves paying rent way over their budgets. You need to be active in your search - it takes time. Many of the housing companies have no or very little information in English but do not let this limit you.
Create an account on Boplats Växjö
Boplats Växjö has the largest stock of student apartments. You can join the student housing queue, which is free, or the regular housing queue, which is free during the first year but requires an annual fee afterward. There is always very high competition for student housing after the admission results are released for the fall semesters. Create an account on Boplats as soon as you start considering studying at Linnaeus University in Växjö. This way, you will accumulate queue points, one for each day you are in the queue. Read more about Boplats Växjö at [website]. Student housing (vaxjo.se)
There are several housing companies offering rentals that you cannot register for at Boplats. Instead you need to contact each company besides registering with Boplats. We recommend:
Regular housing
There are also non-student housing that may be an alternative for someone who either cannot find student housing or does not want to live near campus. Below, we provide a link to several different options in Växjö. It is worth noting that these landlords often require proof of income or similar documents.
Subletting, furnished apartments etc.
Linnaeus Union has a housing agency that is available to all students. There, you can find private landlords renting out rooms, apartments, houses. No registration necessary, you contact the person renting out directly via e-mail or phone. via email eller telefon, de personer som lägger ut bostadsannonser.
We can recommend you to have a look at the different Facebook groups. You can find the links below.
We can also suggest various Facebook groups for apartment rentals. Like Blocket, members advertise vacant apartments, rooms, and subletting in these groups. There are also many people who post about looking for housing there, especially at the beginning of the autumn semester. You can find some of the groups below.
Short term housing
Do you need temporary accommodation? We have a few options we can recommend.
It is important to consider safety, cost, and location (proximity to campus and bus connections) in the search for short-term housing. It is also important to be prepared that the accommodation may not be the most comfortable or luxurious, but it can be a necessary solution to get a roof over your head for a short period of time.
Things to keep in mind
Determine your rental budget and make sure it is realistic for your finances. Also, consider other costs that may be included, such as electricity, water, waste management, internet, and cable TV.
Contract: Read through the lease agreement carefully and make sure you understand all terms and conditions before signing it. Consider the rental period, notice period, rent increases, deposit, and responsibility for any damages.
Condition of the apartment: Inspect the apartment thoroughly before renting it and note any damages or deficiencies. Also, find out if all appliances are working properly.
Location: Consider the location and its proximity to campus, public transportation, stores, and other amenities. Also, think about the safety of the area.
Landlord: Find out who the landlord is and what their reputation is. Also, ask previous tenants about their experiences renting from the same landlord. Beware of unscrupulous landlords as fraudulent activities are increasing in Sweden!
Din hyresvärd kan också hjälpa till om du upplever problem med tryggheten i ditt bostadsområde, t.ex. med dålig gatubelysning, ostädat trapphus or if there are people in the area who behave strangely..
it is important to feel safe during your stay. We have created a Safety page
Start of the semester: You need accommodation at a day or two prior to the start. You find the info at Terminstider | lnu.se
Protect yourself against fraud
Be aware that fraud is becoming more common. Learn about different types of fraud methods used in apartment scams, such as fake ads, copied listings, overpriced apartments, or landlords requesting payments through insecure or unusual methods. The more aware you are of these methods, the better equipped you will be to avoid being deceived.
If you search for, and find accommdation on Facebook: if you see an ad and want to know if it is reliable, check if the person that published the ad has also published it in other groups.
Report suspicious activities: If you believe you have encountered a case of apartment fraud or if you have been deceived, report it to local authorities or the police as soon as possible. By reporting fraud, you help protect others from getting into trouble.
More info at the police's website
