In short: Most businesses in Oslo pay NOK 2,500–4,000 per m² a year for their offices, before common costs. Bjørvika and Aker Brygge are the most expensive, with high-standard offices at up to NOK 6,500. Helsfyr and Bryn are the most affordable, where basic offices start at NOK 1,600. Common costs come on top, at NOK 400–800 per m² a year.
Office rents in Oslo, area by area
The table shows what offices cost per m² a year in Oslo's largest office areas, excluding common costs and VAT. The price depends most on where a space is and how new and good it is, so each area has three price levels.
| Area | High standard | Moderate standard | Basic standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bjørvika/Barcode | NOK 5,500–6,500 | NOK 4,500–5,500 | NOK 3,800–4,500 |
| Aker Brygge/Vika | NOK 5,000–6,000 | NOK 4,000–5,000 | NOK 3,200–4,000 |
| Oslo City Centre | NOK 4,000–5,000 | NOK 3,000–4,000 | NOK 2,500–3,000 |
| Majorstuen | NOK 3,800–4,800 | NOK 3,000–3,800 | NOK 2,400–3,000 |
| Skøyen/Lysaker | NOK 3,500–4,500 | NOK 2,800–3,500 | NOK 2,200–2,800 |
| Nydalen | NOK 3,000–3,800 | NOK 2,400–3,000 | NOK 1,800–2,400 |
| Helsfyr/Bryn | NOK 2,800–3,500 | NOK 2,200–2,800 | NOK 1,600–2,200 |
Guide prices from Homni, updated October 2026. The same prices are on our page about offices in Oslo.
What is the average office rent in Oslo?
The average signed office rent in Oslo was NOK 3,100 per m² a year according to Arealstatistikk, as Malling & Co reported in July 2026. The dearest 15 per cent of leases averaged NOK 5,240. These figures come from leases actually signed, not from advertised prices.
Over the past year rents have risen in the city centre (5 per cent) and especially in Nydalen (14 per cent), while the average for the inner suburbs east of the centre has fallen by 7 per cent. Malling expects rents in Greater Oslo to fall slightly in 2026 once inflation is taken into account.
What does an office cost per month?
Multiply the area by the rent per m² and divide by twelve. An example: 20 employees need about 300 m² (see how many square metres per employee you need). At a rent of NOK 3,500 and common costs of NOK 600 per m² a year, it works out like this:
| Cost | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Rent, 300 m² × NOK 3,500 | NOK 1,050,000 | NOK 87,500 |
| Common costs, 300 m² × NOK 600 | NOK 180,000 | NOK 15,000 |
| Total | NOK 1,230,000 | NOK 102,500 |
If the landlord is registered for VAT, 25% VAT is added to both the rent and the common costs. A business that is itself VAT-registered can usually deduct it.
What comes on top of the rent?
- Common costs: NOK 400–800 per m² a year, up to NOK 1,000 in buildings with a reception and a lot of service. They cover running the shared areas, caretaking, insurance and waste collection, among other things. Read more about what common costs cover.
- VAT: 25% on rent and common costs when the landlord is voluntarily registered for VAT.
- Parking: NOK 1,500–3,500 per space a month, where the building has spaces.
- Electricity and internet: In your own premises the tenant usually pays for power and the network.
- Indexation: The rent is usually adjusted once a year in line with the consumer price index (CPI).
- Security: The landlord usually asks for a deposit or a bank guarantee, often three to twelve months' rent, depending on the tenant and the length of the lease.
Where can you find affordable offices in Oslo?
Of the areas in the table, Helsfyr/Bryn (NOK 1,600–3,500) and Nydalen (NOK 1,800–3,800) are the most affordable. Both are on the metro, a short ride from the centre. Spaces of a basic standard, in older buildings or further from the main transport hubs also cost less than similar space in the centre.
What does a coworking desk cost?
For small teams a coworking space can pay off. You pay per desk a month, with furniture, internet and common costs included. Guide prices in Oslo:
- Hot desk: NOK 2,200–5,000 a month
- Dedicated desk: NOK 3,500–6,500 a month
- Private office: NOK 4,000–10,000 per desk a month
See coworking in Oslo.
What affects the price?
- Location: Being close to the centre, the waterfront and the main transport hubs costs the most.
- Standard: New or recently refurbished buildings with a good energy rating, good light and shared facilities cost the most.
- Size and layout: An efficient space fits more workstations per m², so you can manage with less floor area.
- Length of the lease: A longer lease usually brings a better price and more help from the landlord with fitting out.
How to get a better price
The rent is rarely fixed. Common things to negotiate are a few months rent-free on a longer lease, the landlord paying to fit out the space (often NOK 1,000–3,000 per m²) and how the rent will be adjusted. Compare several spaces before you decide.
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