Student housing
Jyväskylä offers a wide range of housing options for students. Student housing is provided by Soihtu, the business unit of JYY, as well as by the Central Finland Student Housing Foundation (Koas). In addition, you can look for housing on the private rental market.
Student housing in Jyväskylä
Student housing in Jyväskylä is provided by Soihtu, the business unit of JYY, and by the Central Finland Student Housing Foundation (Koas).
Student housing rent usually includes an internet connection, electricity, and water. Many buildings also offer shared facilities such as a gym, sauna, laundry room, and community activities for residents. Living in student housing is affordable and a safe option, as the landlord is reliable and specializes in student accommodation.
Tips for applying for student housing
Opiskelija-asuntoa kannattaa hakea heti opiskelupaikan varmistuttua kesä-heinäkuussa. Asuntotarjouksen saamista helpottavat laajemmat hakukriteerit ja avoimuus eri asuntotyypeille. Alta löydät vinkkejä opiskelija-asunnon hakemiseen.
- Apply for housing as early as possible, starting in June or July.
- List several options in your application. Korttelikylä, in particular, is in high demand.
- Be open to different types of housing. For example, shared apartments are cost-effective and social.
- Apply for housing in different neighborhoods. Jyväskylä has excellent public transportation that you can take advantage of as a student.
- Keep your contact information up to date so you can quickly receive notice of any housing offers.
- Familiarize yourself carefully with the terms of the lease agreement, as well as your rights and responsibilities as a tenant.
- Review the application instructions provided by Soihtu and Koas.
Soihtu
Soihtu is a reliable landlord in Jyväskylä, and our housing locations are known for the services included in the rent as well as the sense of community.
Soihtu is a business unit owned by the Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä (JYY), meaning it is owned by the students. Explore all our housing locations and the services included in the rent from the link below, and apply for an apartment without a security deposit today!
Koas
Koas offers rental apartments for students in Jyväskylä. You can get to know their apartments and guidelines for applying from the link below.
Private market
In addition to student housing, you can also look for accommodation on the private rental market. However, note that rent from a private landlord often does not include housing expenses such as energy, water, internet, and other fixed costs. You can explore private rental options, for example, on Oikotie, Vuokraovi, or JYY’s housing listings.
JYY’s housing listing
The housing listing service is intended only for the rental housing needs of students in the Jyväskylä region and for use by private individuals. On the platform, private individuals can post listings about available apartments or their need for housing.
Your rights and responsibilities as a tenant
As a tenant, you have certain rights and responsibilities that it is important to familiarize yourself with before the tenancy begins. In problem situations, you can turn, for example, to the Finnish Consumer Association (Kuluttajaliitto). The Consumer Association offers free and accessible advice on housing-related matters for everyone.
Tenant’s rights
After signing the lease agreement, you have the right to live in the rental apartment in accordance with the terms of the lease. The landlord may only enter the apartment in certain exceptional situations, such as supervising repairs or showing the apartment to potential buyers. Even then, they must try to arrange the visit with you in advance. (Source: infofinland.fi)
The notification must state how much and when the rent will increase, as well as the basis for the increase. The landlord is not allowed to raise the rent arbitrarily. However, if the conditions and timing of rent increases are specified in the lease agreement, the landlord may raise the rent according to the agreement without separate notification. (Source: infofinland.fi)
As a tenant, you have the right to terminate the lease within the notice period specified in the agreement. The landlord does not have the right to know the reason for your termination or require justification. The notice period also applies to the landlord, and the landlord cannot terminate the agreement without valid grounds. (Source: infofinland.fi)
Minor repairs must be announced 14 days in advance, and major repairs 6 months in advance. However, urgent repairs may be carried out without prior notice. If it is difficult or impossible to live in the apartment during the repairs, you have the right to terminate the lease or receive a rent reduction. However, you must always agree on this with the landlord. (Source: infofinland.fi)
As a tenant, you have the right to use the shared facilities of the housing company, such as the laundry room, bicycle storage, or sauna. However, reservation practices for these facilities may vary between housing companies.
Tenant’s responsibilities
The amount of rent is stated in the lease agreement. The landlord may increase the rent according to what has been agreed in the lease. As a tenant, you must also comply with the other terms specified in the lease agreement. If you have a pet, make sure to check whether pets are allowed in the apartment. If the lease requires home insurance, you must obtain it. In any case, it is advisable to have home insurance even if it is not required in the lease.
The tenant is responsible for ensuring that the apartment remains in good condition during the tenancy. You are obligated to compensate the landlord for any damage you cause. However, normal wear and tear of the apartment cannot be considered compensable damage.
If you notice defects in the apartment that fall under the landlord’s responsibility, you are obliged to inform the landlord. The landlord is responsible, for example, for the apartment’s fixed fittings and surface materials. You are also responsible for reporting any faults to the building maintenance company, such as a leaking tap.
The building rules typically state, for example, the quiet hours that must be observed in the building. They often also include instructions for using the building’s shared facilities. In apartment buildings, you can usually find the rules in the stairwell near the main entrance door.