Renting and finding a roommate in Kastrup
Kastrup is one of the best-value rental areas in greater Copenhagen right now. You get direct metro to the center, walking distance to the airport, Amager Strand around the corner, and prices markedly below the inner neighborhoods. Renting in Kastrup gives you a Copenhagen lifestyle without Copenhagen rent, and a roommate makes it even easier.
What does it cost to live in Kastrup?
Current listings on Boligzonen and Boligportal show in 2025:
| Property type | Price range (DKK/mo, 2025 snapshot) |
|---|---|
| Room / small 1-room apartment | approx. 5,000 – 6,500 |
| 1-room 40 m² (example) | 6,500 |
| 2-room apartment | typically 8,500 – 12,000 |
| 3-room apartment | typically 12,000+ |
Concrete examples from 2025 listings: a 1-room on Kastruplundgade at DKK 5,285/mo and a comparable one on Neptun Alle at DKK 6,300/mo (Boligzonen, 2025). Check current listings before you plan.
Why look for a roommate in Kastrup?
- You work at the airport. Cabin crew, ground staff, SAS, CPH Airports. There's a substantial local job market, and you can typically bike or walk to work.
- You study at ITU or KU Amager. The metro ride is short with no transfers. Use Rejseplanen for exact travel time.
- You want space. Amager apartments are typically larger than Indre By apartments at the same price. Good news if you want to share with a roomie and still have a proper room.
- You want the beach. Amager Strand is a short bike ride away.
Where to look for a roommate
- ROO:ME: verified profiles, lifestyle matching, covering all of Amager. Free.
- Facebook groups like "Lejebolig Kastrup", "Roomies Amager", and "Bolig i CPH Lufthavn". Good volume, but always check the profile before transferring anything.
- ITU notice boards for students.
- CPH Airports internal postings if you work at the airport. There are often informal shared-housing groups for employees.
What to know as a newcomer to Kastrup
- Metro. Kastrup, Femøren, Lergravsparken, and Øresund are all metro stations (M2). Use Rejseplanen.
- Cycling. Strandvejen to Amager Strand and on to Christianshavn is one of the city's most beautiful bike routes.
- Deposit. Maximum 3 months' rent + 3 months' prepaid rent (Danish Rent Act § 34). See our deposit guide.
- CPR address. Register at borger.dk within 5 days.
Ready to find a roommate in Kastrup?
ROO:ME matches you on lifestyle, budget, and location, especially useful if you work irregular hours at the airport and need a roommate who respects that.