Housing
Where to start?
Students are welcome to contact the RDAM reception who can provide advice on housing: info@dkdm.dk (att. housing). We will ususally refer you to the information and links below.
How to find housing in Copenhagen?
We recommend that you do not limit your search to the municipality of Copenhagen but include nearby municipalities, such as Hvidovre, Brønshøj, Vanløse, Lyngby and Gentofte. You can easily reach central Copenhagen by public transport from here. Likewise, extend your search for accommodation to the Capital Region (Region Hovedstaden) and Greater Copenhagen (Storkøbenhavn).
We advise you to join our Facebook Group for international students. Here you can find advice from fellow students, find information on available rooms and apartments or find roommates.
On Facebook, you may also find other groups for international students in Copenhagen, where you can find inspiration for your accommodation search.
Housing websites
- CPH Housing
- Accomodation in Copenhagen
- Copenhagen Students Accommodation Group
- Foreigners living in Copenhagen
- Furniture in Copenhagen
- Housing in Copenhagen
- www.kk.dk - (The Municipality of Copenhagen)
Dormitories
Apartments and rooms
- https://www.akutbolig.dk/
- www.boligportal.dk
- www.lejebolig.dk
- www.boligbasen.dk
- www.ungdomsboliger.dk
- www.boligdeal.dk
- www.findstudieboliger.dk
- www.findbolig.nu - Apply here for accommodation in rental housing as well as dormitories and housing cooperatives. When applying for rooms at www.findbolig.nu, please select the region "Hovedstaden".
- Den Blå Avis - search private renting and leasing (Only in Danish)
- The Chinese Community in Denmark (only in Chinese)
Short-term accommodation
Good to know
Make sure to always obtain a valid rental contract that includes the rental period and the terms of ending the lease. Check with the landlord whether the rent includes electricity, heating, water and wifi.
Be aware of scams and never make payments before a contract has been signed. Prior to signing a contract it is a very good idea to view the place, and make sure you always read all details in the contract.
Deposit is required from most landlords. Normally, you have to pay a 1-month deposit for a room and a 3-month deposit for a flat.
You should always make the payment through a Danish bank. This provides you with a receipt of the payment and often cash are not accepted.
Please be aware that many buildings in Copenhagen are more than a hundred years old. Although some have been renovated, many buildings and apartments contain small or shared bathrooms.
Living in Denmark
Visit the web page of Study in Denmark for more information on accommodation and other practical information you need to know when you move to Denmark.