Prepare for the Student Housing Queue in Eskilstuna

Who manages student housing in Eskilstuna Student housing in Eskilstuna is mediated through Bostad Eskilstuna at bostadeskilstuna.se, not through bostadskö.se. Bostad Eskilstuna shows available student apartments and your application goes to them for verification. When you get a contract, it is written directly with the landlord — most often Eskilstuna kommunfastigheter AB, Kfast. The student housing is managed by Kfast and belongs to the quarters Valfisken, Facklan, Vakteln and Nordstjärnan in central Eskilstuna.

How the housing guarantee works A new student at Mälardalens university in Eskilstuna can get housing guarantee if you are registered outside Eskilstuna, Västerås or Strängnäs. The guarantee applies to those who have received admission to at least 30 credits per term. Register on bostadeskilstuna.se, attach the admission letter and apply. Places are limited and allocated continuously — the earlier you register, the better your chances are.

Housing guarantee vs. ordinary housing queue Ordinary rental apartments are handled through the housing queue at Kfast: register from 16 years old, one queue point per day, waiting time is counted from registration date. Student housing requires no queue points and is handled via Bostad Eskilstuna. The apartments that deserve your attention:

• Valfisken, Bruksgatan 21 A-B, ~670–700 m from campus — 23 student rooms with shared kitchen and living area, 3 rooms with private pantry and own toilet/shower/fridge. Rent: about 7 000 SEK/month, 10 months/year, 3 months' notice. Electricity included, cable TV included (exception Västra Storgatan 18), internet costs extra. June–July are rent-free months for new contracts.
• Facklan, Nyforsgatan 46, ~1 km from campus — 25 m2 private pantry apartment with shower, microwave kitchen and access to shared laundry. Rent: about 7 000 SEK/month, 10 months/year, 3 months' notice. Sharing with another person is not allowed.
• Vakteln, Gymnastikgatan 14 B, ~760–800 m from campus — 49 apartments 25–30 m2 with pantry, own toilet and shower. Rent: about 7 000 SEK/month, 10 months/year, 3 months' notice. Sharing with another person is not allowed.
• Nordstjärnan, Västra Storgatan 18, ~800 m north of the river — 87 apartments 19–35 m2 including 2 shared apartments (rwk), pantry, own toilet and shower, access to shared laundry. Electricity not included on this property, cable TV included, internet costs extra. Sharing with another person is not allowed for Facklan, Valfisken, Vakteln and Nordstjärnan 1:or. Rent: about 8 000–9 000 SEK/month, 10 months/year, 3 months' notice. June–July are rent-free months for new contracts.

What you need when you apply for student housing To be able to apply for student housing through Bostad Eskilstuna you need:

• Bank account information
• Admission letter from Mälardalens university (at least 30 credits/term for housing guarantee)
• CSN support confirmed (check that CSN accepts "student housing" in your application)
• Housing type (student housing, one-room apartment, shared apartment)
• Valid driver's license and ID card at viewing

Example application process

1. Register on bostadeskilstuna.se and fill in your preferences for area, apartment type and size.
2. Choose an apartment from available student housing and submit your interest application within the time shown.
3. Bostad Eskilstuna shows an offer to view when the application period is over.
4. Book a viewing, see the apartment and contact the landlord if you want to say yes or no.
5. Decision is made via "My pages" — you have a maximum of three offers at a time. If you say no or do not respond to three offers within half a year, you are blocked for six months from applying for student housing through Bostad Eskilstuna.
6. If you say yes to an apartment, the contract is written with the landlord, usually Kfast, and you receive a key by the indicated move-in date.

Tips to get student housing faster

• Be registered in Eskilstuna, Västerås or Strängnäs to get the housing guarantee.
• Attach the admission letter immediately when it arrives — places are limited.
• Respond quickly to offers via "My pages" — waiting time is short and blocks can occur for long delays.
• Contact the Tenant Association if you need legal help with the contract.

FAQ — Common questions about student housing in Eskilstuna

Question: Can I join the housing queue for student housing in Eskilstuna? Answer: No. Student housing is handled via Bostad Eskilstuna and requires no queue points. Ordinary rental apartments are handled through the housing queue at Kfast with queue points.

Question: How long is the waiting time for student housing in Eskilstuna? Answer: There are no fixed waiting times because student housing is allocated continuously via Bostad Eskilstuna and the guarantee system. Application periods are short and available apartments are filled quickly when admission letters arrive.

Question: What is required to get housing guarantee for student housing in Eskilstuna? Answer: You must be a new student at Mälardalens university with admission to at least 30 credits/term and be registered outside Eskilstuna, Västerås or Strängnäs. Register on bostadeskilstuna.se, attach the admission letter and apply as soon as possible.

Question: What is required to apply for student housing via Bostad Eskilstuna? Answer: You need bank account information, admission letter, confirmed CSN support, housing type and valid ID. Apply on bostadeskilstuna.se, choose an apartment and submit your interest application before the time runs out.

Question: How long is the notice period for student housing in Eskilstuna? Answer: The notice period is usually three months. Some properties may require a longer time; always check the contract before you say yes or leave an apartment.

Question: Can I share a student apartment with another person in Eskilstuna? Answer: It depends on the property. Facklan, Valfisken, Vakteln and Nordstjärnan 1:or do not allow sharing with another person. Shared apartments (2 rwk) exist at Nordstjärnan and other properties where sharing is allowed — check the contract or contact Bostad Eskilstuna.