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Trondheim

Norway

Science and technology hub dominated by NTNU. It is more compact than Oslo, but winter, ice and distance between campuses make it important to choose along your daily axis.

Build your plan for Trondheim Explore neighborhoods
Safety 90/100
Affordability 48/100
Student-friendly 95/100
Nightlife 72/100
Transport 78/100

Last reviewed: Aug 15, 2026. Rent, scores and commute notes are indicative and should be verified before real decisions.

Quick answer

Living in Trondheim: what to know first

The essentials before you compare the details. A figure is marked as verified only when it is linked to a source.

Under review

Room rent

No locally sourced rent figure is available yet See details
Verified

Getting around

AtB coordinates buses, trams and regional services in Trøndelag.

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Neighborhoods to compare

4 neighborhoods compared

Moholt · Midtbyen · Gløshaugen–Lerkendal

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Universities

1 universities in this guide

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

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First steps

Where to start for Trondheim

Follow this order to narrow your options without taking in everything at once.

  1. Shortlist 2–3 neighborhoods

    Compare student life, safety and the real commute to campus.
  2. Check housing and budget

    Use estimates as a guide, then verify the listing, contract and current costs.
  3. Verify your documents

    Check registration, visa or permit requirements before making payments.

Interactive map

Aree urbane di Trondheim

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Boundary source: OpenStreetMap contributors — aree urbane selezionate di Trondheim (ODbL 1.0). Base map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Neighborhood ranking

Best neighborhoods for students

  1. Moholt 99/100
  2. Midtbyen 95/100
  3. Gløshaugen–Lerkendal 95/100
  4. Ila 95/100

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

  1. Midtbyen 95/100
  2. Moholt 99/100
  3. Gløshaugen–Lerkendal 95/100
  4. Ila 95/100

Best neighborhoods for quiet living

  1. Moholt 99/100
  2. Gløshaugen–Lerkendal 95/100
  3. Ila 95/100
  4. Midtbyen 95/100

Best neighborhoods for low rent

  1. Moholt ~5,600 NOK
  2. Ila ~6,400 NOK
  3. Gløshaugen–Lerkendal ~6,500 NOK
  4. Midtbyen ~7,200 NOK

Best neighborhoods for safety

  1. Ila 95/100
  2. Moholt 99/100
  3. Gløshaugen–Lerkendal 95/100
  4. Midtbyen 95/100

Neighborhood cards

Where to live in Trondheim

Moholt

Student hub

Moholt: Large student housing hub east of Gløshaugen, international and functional

Room
~5,600 NOK
Studio
~8,960 NOK
Apartment
~12,600 NOK

~ editorial estimate to verify

Safety 90 Student-friendly 99 Nightlife 54 Commute 78
Pros
  • student-friendly: 99/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: ~5,600 NOK.
  • Useful for NTNU.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
studentstudent-friendlytransport

Midtbyen

Nightlife

Midtbyen: Served and lively historic center, convenient for services and Solsiden; more expensive and noisier

Room
~7,200 NOK
Studio
~11,520 NOK
Apartment
~16,200 NOK

~ editorial estimate to verify

Safety 86 Student-friendly 95 Nightlife 72 Commute 78
Pros
  • student-friendly: 95/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: ~7,200 NOK.
  • Useful for NTNU Gløshaugen via bus/bike.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
nightlifestudent-friendlytransport

Gløshaugen–Lerkendal

Student hub

Gløshaugen–Lerkendal: Area immediately around the NTNU technical campus; high demand and campus-centric daily life

Room
~6,500 NOK
Studio
~10,400 NOK
Apartment
~14,625 NOK

~ editorial estimate to verify

Safety 90 Student-friendly 95 Nightlife 54 Commute 78
Pros
  • student-friendly: 95/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: ~6,500 NOK.
  • Useful for NTNU.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
studentstudent-friendlytransport

Ila

Balanced

Ila: Residential neighborhood west of the center, quiet and well connected; useful for balance between city and campus

Room
~6,400 NOK
Studio
~10,240 NOK
Apartment
~14,400 NOK

~ editorial estimate to verify

Safety 94 Student-friendly 95 Nightlife 54 Commute 78
Pros
  • student-friendly: 95/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: ~6,400 NOK.
  • Useful for NTNU via bus.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
balancedstudent-friendlytransport

Study

Major universities in Trondheim

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

Public university

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EngineeringTechnologyNatural SciencesHumanities
Nearest neighborhoods
Gløshaugen–LerkendalMoholt
Commute from top areas
  • Gløshaugen–Lerkendal5–15 min
  • Moholt10–25 min

Rent analysis

Average rent by neighborhood

Indicative monthly asking levels for rooms, studios and apartments.

rent figure with a linked source editorial estimate to verify

Indicative monthly rent by neighborhood in Trondheim
Neighborhood cardsRoomStudioApartment
Midtbyen~7,200 NOK~11,520 NOK~16,200 NOK
Moholt~5,600 NOK~8,960 NOK~12,600 NOK
Gløshaugen–Lerkendal~6,500 NOK~10,400 NOK~14,625 NOK
Ila~6,400 NOK~10,240 NOK~14,400 NOK

Cheapest: Moholt, Ila, Gløshaugen–Lerkendal

Mid-range: Moholt, Ila, Gløshaugen–Lerkendal

Premium: Midtbyen, Gløshaugen–Lerkendal, Ila

Safety

Safety notes

Safer neighborhoods

Moholt, Ila, Lerkendal

Areas to be careful with

Midtbyen on crowded nights, icy and isolated paths in winter

  • The most common risk for those arriving is housing fraud; check owner, property and conditions before paying.

Student perspective: Plan your evening return and check the latest connections from campus.

Nightlife

Where to go out

Solsiden

restaurants and bars

Very busy on weekends.

Midtbyen

pubs and clubs

Check night return.

Transport

Getting around Trondheim

AtB coordinates buses, trams and regional services in Trøndelag.

Metro Gråkallbanen tram
Tram / busUrban buses with radial network and variable frequencies in the evening.
TrainTransport data under review
Pass info AtB App for tickets and passes; check student category.
WalkabilityTransport data under review
Bike-friendlinessTransport data under review

Transport sources AtB

Cost of living

Monthly budget estimate

Reference monthly budget Data under review

Spending items

Food Data under review
Transport Data under review
Utilities Data under review
Coffee / bars Data under review

Figures are not published until they are checked and linked to a source.

Transparency

Trondheim data sources and updates

Check where the data comes from, which fields each source covers and when it was reviewed. One source does not automatically validate other figures.

Page reviewed

Next review by:

2 registered references

2/2 with a check date

Policy: review within 12 months. Status and date apply to the individual reference, not the whole city.

Budget and cost of living 0

No specific source is registered yet: related figures remain indicative or under review.

Transport 1

AtB

Current check
Checked on
Covers
Getting around · Metro · Tram / bus · Pass info
Local rent 0

No specific source is registered yet: related figures remain indicative or under review.

Map and boundaries 1

Decision guide

Pros and cons of living in Trondheim

5 strengths

  1. AtB coordinates buses, trams and regional services in Trøndelag.
  2. Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU): poli di studio rilevanti per la città.
  3. Plan your evening return and check the latest connections from campus.
  4. Student housing Sit is competitive: meet deadlines and compare what the rent includes.
  5. Midtbyen, Moholt, Gløshaugen–Lerkendal sono tra le zone analizzate nella guida.

5 drawbacks

  1. The most common risk for those arriving is housing fraud; check owner, property and conditions before paying.
  2. Offer and prices change quickly
  3. Rent, scores and commute notes are indicative and should be verified before real decisions.

FAQ

Questions about moving to Trondheim

What is the best area of ​​Trondheim for a student?

It depends on the campus: Moholt is the first useful comparison, but door-to-door time and contract matter more than just the distance on the map.

How much should I expect for accommodation?

Rooms in the analyzed areas start approximately from NOK 5600 per month. These are editorial estimates, not guaranteed quotes.

Can I choose a house without visiting it?

It's risky. If a physical visit is impossible, ask for live video, proof of property availability, identity of the other party and full contract before any payment.

Does the map show all administrative boundaries?

No: it shows real areas useful for housing choices. The map note indicates the source, coverage and limits of the dataset.