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Rental apartments in Oulu

Looking for a rental apartment in Oulu? Browse the available Joo Kodit homes below and rent your future home easily online. We offer rental apartments in a variety of sizes with excellent connections to key destinations such as Oulu city centre and the university. Learn more about the neighbourhoods at the bottom of the page.

Carefree rental living

Enjoy a €0 deposit, pet-friendly homes, and a range of resident benefits that vary by property. Depending on your building, you may have access to shared-use cars, stylish sauna facilities, lounges, laundry rooms or gyms. Ready to move? The Joo team is here to help you every step of the way.

Could Oulu be your new hometown? Here's what living in Oulu is like

Oulu is known for light summer nights, sandy beaches and maritime ambience, and the pretty, pastel-coloured wooden houses of the city centre. As the European Capital of Culture 2026, Oulu offers a relaxed and carefree lifestyle with plenty to see and experience.

Over 600 Kilometres of cycling routes

Thanks to its flat terrain and short distances, Oulu is a true cycling city. Residents get around by bike all year round, from summer to winter. The extensive and well-maintained cycling network provides quick access to the city centre, the university, and the seafront. Public transport is also reliable and convenient.

Choose the neighbourhood that suits you best

With Joo Kodit, you'll find carefree rental apartments across Oulu. Will your future home be in Toppilansalmi, Karjasilta, Höyhtyä, Linnanmaa, Ritaharju or Metsokangas?

Read more about Oulu

Picture of Toppilansalmi. Houses in the background.

With excellent public transport connections, scenic outdoor areas and services close to home, Toppilansalmi offers a carefree way to live in Oulu.

Oona-Olivia and Melvin are sitting on the sofa in their shared Joo Kodit home.

Melvin fell in love with his neighbor — and the feeling was mutual: ‘It was great running into each other in the stairwell.’

Located near the city center, Karjasilta is a great choice if you're looking for a rental apartment in Oulu. Here's five reasons why this neighbourhood is perfect for a carefree everyday life.

Company, cash savings and extra space. Here are five good reasons to try a flatshare.

Are these the most fantastic communal spaces in Finland? Discover Joo Kodit's laundry rooms, gyms and saunas!

With Joo Kodit shared cars, you can transport larger purchases home, head to your hobbies, or go away for the weekend without breaking the bank.

Eager to start winter swimming? Joo team's Hanna, Olli, and Roosa share the best winter swimming spots in Oulu.

A resident is lounging on a sofa with their hands behind their head, eyes closed.

Hear from our residents

"Easy and carefree living. I'm really contented, this being my second Joo Kodit home already."