Guide to Finding Accommodation in Lund

https://www.reddit.com/r/Lund/comments/13xfjud/guide_to_finding_accommodation_in_lund/

created by KingOfDaCastle on 01/06/2023 at 11:53 UTC

53 upvotes, 9 top-level comments (showing 9)

*This is a work in progress, please feel free to share your thoughts about what is missing/could be improved**

Since Lund receives a high number of students from Sweden and abroad, the question of apartments is always a topic of discussion. Therefore, it is only reasonable that the question is asked in this subreddit. However, while the discussion is very important since it can help newcomers, the subreddit grows grey when all other topics are swallowed in the sea of posts surrounding apartments. In short, the number of posts discussing apartments in relation to other posts is skewed, and this sticky aims to change that. This post is more directed towards students, both swedes and internationals.

*WHERE DO I FIND APARTMENTS?**

*AF Bostäder[1]** is the biggest landlord in Lund. Apartments come in all shapes and sizes. Living in a corridor could be good for a new student since you will be less secluded, and it is also one of the main talking points in Lund. You can sign up to the queue as soon as you have a confirmation of attendance. They also conduct an apartment lottery every half year for new students called the "Novischlotteriet".

1: https://afbostader.se

*Bopoolen[2]** private rent referral. The page is student driven and private room owners rent to students.

2: https://bopoolen.nu

*Blocket[3]** similar to Bopoolen. Best way to find rooms is to create a "looking to rent"-advertisement so that landlords can contact you.

3: https://blocket.se

*Studentlya[4]** similar to Bopoolen.

4: https://studentlya.se

*Michael-Hansens Kollegium[5]** rents out corridor rooms. There is a fee to stand in apartment queue. After living there for 3 months you can apply to the queue for regular rooms, but it is quite long.

5: https://mhklund.se

*Nations[6]** the web page brings you to an overview, but there are 12 nations to choose from. They all offer corridor rooms, but they reserve them to active volunteers. The more active you are in the Nation's activities, the more likely it is you can get yourself a room there. Some nations do conduct lotteries, but it is not the same for all Nations.

6: https://studentlund.se/nationer

*Student Guild/Faculty/Association** , depending on the program you have applied for the student run association connected to it might offer some kind of short-term solution. The faculty might help you too since they want you to succeed in your studies.

*University** , if you have gotten a PhD position at the university, they sometimes offer University apartments. If you get one, take it.

This is by no means a complete list, but it contains the bigger ones that offer rooms. Getting an apartment is stressful for new students, especially if you have not moved out on your own before. If you are active and persistent, it usually solves itself after some time. The worst thing you can do is to put all your eggs in the same basket, make sure you have a plan b or something concrete before the term begins.

Huge thank you to u/Breadslice98 got getting this started and writing the first draft.*

Comments

Comment by KingOfDaCastle at 01/06/2023 at 11:55 UTC

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There's been some frustration over repeated requests/questions about accommodation. So with some amazing help from /u/Breadslice98 we have a sticky now that people can reference instead of posting their own question ad-infinitum.

This is a living document, so please feel free to share feedback about what could be added, is missing or improved.

Thank you.

Comment by swejbfan at 04/06/2023 at 05:41 UTC

5 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Not forgotten, just a little tip. Sign up for rental queues with longer waiting times like LKF and Heimstaden if you think there is a chance you want to stay longer than your planned study period. 👍🏻 there are several free rental queues in Lund you can sign up for 😊

Comment by Pithlol at 01/06/2023 at 11:59 UTC

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Bopoolen.nu has a good checklist on what to do to find accommodation for new students. So check out that list too, if you haven't already!

Comment by imjustfriyay at 01/06/2023 at 12:01 UTC

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Full list of nations in Lund that are attached to StudentLund: https://www.studentlund.se/nationer/

Comment by leonardoso at 11/06/2024 at 15:43 UTC

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Such a piramide scheme finding an apartment in Lund

Comment by suitupdressdown at 01/06/2023 at 13:32 UTC

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Sending an email where you introduce yourself to each nation is usually not a bad idea. Several of the bigger ones quite often have a room or two open.

Comment by Fun-University-3671 at 29/06/2023 at 04:00 UTC

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Does anyone know the possibility of getting an apartment in the Novisch lottery of AFB? I will take my cat with me so I cannot live in a corridor🥺