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Renting an apartment in Norway
Where people in Norway look for flats, what to expect from deposits and leases, and every site you can search, from nightly stays to long-term lets.
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Local rental portals in Norway
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What to know before you rent
- Deposits
- A deposit may be agreed up to a maximum of six months' rent; together with any guarantee it may not exceed six months' rent in total. It must be placed in a separate account in the tenant's name. (source, 2026)
Short-term rental rules
- Norway (condominium units / eierseksjoner): Short-term letting (stays of up to 30 consecutive nights) of an entire condominium unit is not allowed for more than 90 nights per year; the owners' association bylaws may set the limit anywhere between 60 and 120 nights. (source, 2026)
Short stays in Norway
These international sites search any city in Norway by name.
Offer from Booking.com · you'll book on their site
Booking.com
Huge choice of serviced and private apartments, filtered to apartments only. Many rates allow free cancellation.
Booked and paid on Booking.com: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Booking.com's terms
Offer from Vrbo · you'll book on their site
Vrbo
Whole homes and apartments only, never shared rooms. A good pick for families and groups.
Booked and paid on Vrbo: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Vrbo's terms
Offer from Expedia · you'll book on their site
Expedia
Apartments, aparthotels and hotels in one place, with loyalty rewards if you already book flights there.
Booked and paid on Expedia: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Expedia's terms
Offer from Airbnb · you'll book on their site
Airbnb
Private homes and apartments from individual hosts, with weekly and monthly discounts on many listings.
Booked and paid on Airbnb: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Airbnb's terms
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