Housing info - Kalmar
Welcome to Kalmar!
Are you searching for housing? We have made a guide in which you find more detailed information, what rules apply, and what is worth considering. Below, you can read more about how Kalmarhem''s housing guarantee works, as well as 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 cannot find anything, read the guide and visit the recommended websites for more info on queueing systems, registration and links. Contact the respective housing company's Customer services for more detailed information.
Start early and be persistent!
Start planning for your future accommodation as soon as you have decided to study at Linnaeus University. The earlier you start, the better variety of available housing. Starting late may lead to that you cannot find anything, or at least not what you had in mind. Every semester there are students that find themselves paying rent way over their budgets. Be active in your search. Many of the housing companies have no or very little information in English but do not let this limit you.
Student accommodation
The biggest landlord in student housing in Kalmar is Kalmarhem. Kalmarhem offers a student housing guarantee. To be covered by the guarantee, you must meet certain requirements, which you can read more about here. here. Du You need to apply actively for at least one (1) accommodation after accepting your admission-letter at universityadmissions.se.
Du kan omfattas av garantin även om du läser basår på Linnéuniversitetet, men tänk på att du måste mejla Kalmarhem ditt studieintyg i god tid innan garantiperioden börjar.
Det finns fler hyresvärdar that have student housing in Kalmar. Contact them via an application of interest, e-mail, or phone. At the moment we recommend the following landlords as an alternative to Kalmarhem.
Regular housing
Of course, there are also other housing options that don't demand that you are a student. Below, we provide a link to several different options in Kalmar. 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.
We can recommend you to have a look at the different Facebook groups. You can find the links below.
Vi tipsar även om några Facebookgrupper för lägenhetsuthyrning. Likt Blocket, annonserar medlemmar om både lediga lägenheter, rum och andrahandsuthyrning. Det förekommer även att studenter gör inlägg om att de letar efter bostad, speciellt vid höstterminens början.
Short term housing
In need of temporary housing? Look at our suggestions below.
Consider safety, cost, and location (proximity to campus and bus connections) in the search for short-term housing. Prepare yourself for that the accommodation may or may not be the most comfortable or luxurious, but it is a solution for 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. Don't forget to buy a home insurance!
Contract: Read through the lease agreement carefully and make sure you understand 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!
Your landlord may help if you experience safety problems in your residential area, e.g. with poor street lighting, uncertainty in the stairwell or people behaving strange. 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 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
