Danish housing societies, or non-profit social housing, is a sector specific to Scandinavia.  A little less than 1,000,000 Danes live in non-profit housing, in Danish: boligforening. This reflects the underlying ideology that non-profit social housing is intended for everyone regardless of income or social status.

If you plan to stay in Copenhagen for more than 1 year, the IAO CPH strongly advises you to sign up for a room or an apartment at several Danish housing associations as early as possible. One of the main non-profit housing organizations, KAB, has a website in English explaining what a Danish non-profit housing organization is, and how you can register and apply:

https://www.kab-bolig.dk/english/waiting-list

Please note that most non-profit housing organizations have very long waiting lists. To have a more realistic chance, you need to registre for accommodation outside the city or inquire directly at the housing office which buildings & locations have shortest waiting lists.  

There are a lot of sites where you can search for private accommodation. Some are free of charge and some are only available against payment.

AAU Copenhagen cannot recommend any as such, but to help you we've gathered the following websites, individuals and agencies below that offer rooms and apartments for rent. 

Often apartments are shared with other tenants – if you want the rent a whole apartment for yourself, please make sure to ask.

Warning: On these "open" platforms there are scammers to be found. It is unfortunately difficult to spot them as they are very professional. Make sure you have read the chapter on housing scams here. 

https://boligskift.dk/ 

https://www.findbolig.nu/

https://boligzonen.dk/en/available-housing/search (choose Copenhagen, visit also their knowledge-sharing site: https://boligzonen.dk/en/knowledge/boligzonen-knowledge  

https://www.boligportal.dk/ (in Danish, please click on the “København” tab to see rentals in Copenhagen, or write “Sydhavn” in the search bar)

dba (in Danish, please write “lejelejlighed” (apartment for rent) in the search bar and choose the area “Ballerup” – click on this link left site of the page)

www.lejebolig.dk 

https://cityapartment.dk/ 

http://www.copenhagenhomes.dk/ 

https://kvikbolig.dk/

For students max. 35 years old

The building called "Lille Meyer" (little Meyer") is a newly built student housing project with small private apartments located just besides our campus, managed through the housing association KAB. You need to registre at the organisation CIU to get on the waiting list. 

The waiting list for "Lille Meyer" opened in 2021 and we strongly encourage you to sign up (for free) as soon as possible. The website is in Danish but you can use google translate to get an overall idea: https://s.dk/studiebolig/building/288189/

Other options (no age restrictions)

There are newly built apartments in the South Harbour area around AAU campus in Copenhagen. AAU CPH is not affiliated with the owners or housing agents. The rent is high (starting from 6.000 DKK for a room and 10.500 DKK for a studio) and the deposit is large, usually 3 months’ rent + 3 months' prepaid rent.

You could inquire if it is allowed to sublet one room to another person, so you start a flatshare. Please remember that in principle only 1 CPR registration is allowed per room (e.g. a 2-room apartment has a maximum of 2 CPR registrations).

Usually, the minimum rental period is for 12 months. Please visit the sites below, note that their websites are mainly in Danish so we advise you to contact the estate agents directly to hear if they have short or long-term availabilities. When doing so please explain that you will be studying or working at AAU CPH and have proof of your admission/position ready.

https://www.heimstaden.dk/

https://bopaateglholmen.dk/

https://sluseholmen.dk/

https://cfmoellershave.dk/

Estate agent Home - they also rent out homes

Please note that it is usual in Denmark for new buildings that private housing companies almost always will keep a (large) part of your deposit when you leave the accommodation to renovate the whole room/apartment including floors and walls. Pay attention to §11 in the rental contract that you receive to sign. Calculate with this expense in your budget. 

Most students are looking for long-term solutions close to campus with reasonable rent. But it is difficult to find the best and most optimal long-term solution before your arrival. If you are looking for a 1 room apartment or a room, and you are arriving around August/September, please be aware that many will be looking after the same, resulting in fierce competition between possible tenants. Be flexible and rent something temporary (CPR registration must be allowed) while looking for a more permanent solution. Review also your willingness to travel some distance, as your chances will increase to find a good solution. 

Denmark has an efficient public transport system. All locations nearby an “S-train” stop are good – also, you can take your bike free on S-trains.
Please see the S-train map to locate the name of the stops and visit Danish national rail company to read more about commuter passes: DSB

The towns listed down here are all roughly 1 hour from “Sydhavn” station, and you can commute in comfortable trains, reading, getting computer work done, or, even catch up some sleep ;)

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