Short-term housing
If you only need housing for a few months, for example due to plumbing renovation, you can apply for short-term housing.
On this site
Apply for short-term rental housing
Apply for short-term rental housing owned by the City of Helsinki and get acquainted with the terms and conditions and application guidelines.
City-owned short-term rental housing
We offer short-term rental housing for temporary housing needs. You may receive short-term rental housing if you need to live away from your home for a few months due to, for example, a plumbing renovation, work assignment or practical training.
Short-term rental housing refers to temporarily vacant apartments reserved by Helsingin kaupungin asunnot Oy or Heka to be used as temporary housing. Due to this, short-term housing is not always available.
Other short-term housing
In addition to the City of Helsinki, several other lessors offer short-term housing. Many of the apartments are furnished. Other places where people can live temporarily include hostels, for example.
You might be interested in
Heka rental apartments
Looking for long-term rental housing? Learn more about affordable Heka rental housing.
Non-subsidised rental apartments
Looking for long-term rental housing? Explore non-subsidised city-owned rental homes.
Rental apartment search, customer service
Visiting address:
Työpajankatu 8 00580 Helsinki
Opening hours:
Phone service:
Mon - Tue 12.30 - 15.00
Wed - Thu 9.00 - 12.00
Fri 12.00 - 14.00
Customer service Työpajankatu 8:
Mon - Tue 8.15 - 12.00
Wed - Fri 12.00 - 15.00
Please note that the earliest time you can get a shift number is 11.00 on Wednesday - Friday.
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