Volrat Thamsgatan is a prime student housing location in Gothenburg. The property consists of 167 modern student apartments of various sizes, many of which were significantly renovated between 2010 and 2012. An additional wing, House 16, was completed in 2016, adding 23 bright one-bedroom apartments.

Property Overview

This property is ideal for students who value a central location and modern facilities. It is a completely smoke-free property, covering all apartments, common areas, and even the immediate outdoor surroundings.

Key Facilities

  • Fitness & Leisure: Shared gym and a billiard hall.
  • Academic: Bookable study room.
  • Practical: Laundry rooms, bicycle parking, and car parking.
  • Connectivity: SGSNET Broadband (up to 1 Gbit/s) and Cable TV included.

Type of Apartments & Queue Points

Volrat Thamsgatan offers a variety of unfurnished apartments. Queue points required fluctuate depending on the time of year.

Apartment Type Size Rent Range Mid-term Points Pre-term Points
1 room with kitchen 24–36 m² 5,299–6,153 kr ~1074 ~1071
2 rooms with kitchen 36–46 m² 6,692–7,996 kr ~1203 ~960
3 rooms with kitchen 61–73 m² 9,299–10,340 kr ~1173 ~1736
4 rooms with kitchen 78–83 m² 11,210–11,645 kr N/A N/A

Good to Know

  • Electricity & Hot Water: Managed by SGS and added to your monthly rent. For the first two months, you pay a standard fee; thereafter, you are billed based on actual consumption.
  • Smoke-Free Policy: A strict no-smoking policy is enforced across the entire property.
  • Internet: High-speed internet (1 Gbit/s) is included in the rent.

Resident Experience

“The best thing about Volrat is the proximity to studying, its central location and the affordable rent.” — Marah, Tenant


Source: SGS Volrat Thamsgatan Property Page

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M. Habibie

Founder of Apartly.se

M. Habibie is the founder of Apartly.se, a dedicated guide designed to help students understand and compare student housing platforms in Sweden.