Application, apartment types and rents

Read the guides and apply for a student apartment in Kuopio from Kuopas!

Looking for student housing in Kuopio? Here’s everything you need to know about our apartments and how to apply!

Fill in the housing application

Start by reading the Quick Guide for Applicants. After reading it, you’ll have all the information you need to use Kuopas’ Housing Search. You’ll also find information on our housing locations there.

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How much does it cost to live in a Kuopas apartment?

Kuopas apartments are government-subsidised, non-profit student homes. This means that all rental income is used to cover property maintenance, capital, and administrative costs. This means that Kuopas does not make profit. Rent levels are regulated by the authorities to ensure affordable student living.

The rent includes:

  • Water in most buildings (check your contract! For example, in Savilahti water is billed based on usage)
  • Free Internet connection
  • Electricity (fixed rate in most properties: €8/month (shared room) – €18/month (three-room family apartment))
  • Laundry rooms and sauna turns in most housing locations
  • Property maintenance
  • Access to Kuopas shared cars
  • Various common areas and additional services in several housing locations

What types of apartments does Kuopas offer?

  • Shared apartment: For 2–4 people with a private, lockable room and shared kitchen and bathroom. An affordable and social option. Kitchen is furnished.
    • Furnishings: Kitchen table and stools, basic lighting. Each room has its own wardrobe.
    • Electricity fee: 8 €/month
    • Average size: 10–13 m²
    • Rent range: 270–415 €/month
  • Small studio: Private room and bathroom, shared kitchen. Only available in Särkiniementie 30.
    • Usually rented unfurnished. Furnished versions are available for exchange students.
    • Electricity fee: 12 €/month
    • Size: 19 m²
    • Rent range: 260–338 €/month
  • Studio apartment: For one person, with private kitchen or kitchenette. Some can be rented furnished.
    • Rented unfurnished. Includes wardrobe and usually ceiling light.
    • Electricity fee: 12 €/month
    • Size: 19–44.5 m²
    • Rent range: 299–850 €/month, average approx. 430 €/month
  • Two- or three-room apartment: Ideal for couples or families.
    • Usually rented unfurnished. Includes wardrobes and usually ceiling lights.
    • Electricity fee: Two-room apartments 15 €/month / Three-room apartments 18 €/month (in some apartments the tenant makes their own electricity contract)
    • Size: Two-room approx. 40–70 m² / Three-room approx. 58–84 m²
    • Rent range, two-room: 501–979 €/month, average approx. 600 €/month
    • Rent range, three-room: 656–1016 €/month, average approx. 800 €/month

Furnished rental apartments in Kuopio by Kuopas

Furnished rooms are available in a few housing locations (Särkiniementie 30, Kuntokuja 2, Katiskaniementie 6), mainly rented to international exchange students.

Rooms include:

  • desk and a couple of chairs
  • bed (80 x 200 cm) with bedding (mattress, duvet, and pillow but no sheets)
  • wardrobe
  • bathroom: shower curtain / kitchen: kitchen table and chairs

Furnished rooms are often available in spring and summer, during which we can also rent them to people in need of temporary housing, even if they’re not students.

Explore the housing locations and areas

Below you’ll find all Kuopas housing locations listed by area and address.

Each listing includes the distance to Kuopio city centre and Savilahti – the campus area that houses the University of Eastern Finland, Savonia University of Applied Sciences, and Savo Consortium for Education.

⬇ Choose an area below and explore the housing locations! ⬇