Find an office in Umeå
Umeå has two focal points for office space: the city centre along the Ume River and the area around the university and Norrland University Hospital. Describe what you need, and Shace goes through the whole market and presents the Umeå offices that fit you best within 24 hours.
Start your searchThe market in numbers
- Median rent, best locations
- 2,250 SEK/sqm/year
- Svefa's median for the best locations
- Rent, A location (upper end)
- 3,100 SEK/sqm/year
- Range 1,750–3,100 SEK/sqm/year
- Rent, B location (upper end)
- 2,200 SEK/sqm/year
- Range 1,350–2,200 SEK/sqm/year
- Rent, C location (upper end)
- 1,400 SEK/sqm/year
- Range 1,100–1,400 SEK/sqm/year
Svefa's rent levels apply to offices of 150–300 sqm in modern condition and include heating but not property tax. The ranges are averages of the lower and higher observations rather than individual leases. Sources: Svefa, Svensk Fastighetsmarknad 2026 (levels as of April 2026)
Umeå at a glance
A second centre by campus
The university and hospital area is known as Umeå's second city centre and is northern Sweden's largest workplace area, with just over 35,000 people active there every day. It is home to Norrland University Hospital and the universities. Offices nearby suit companies working with research, healthcare or education.
Modern offices hold up well
According to Svefa, modern offices are relatively strong in Umeå, while older office properties in B and C locations face bigger challenges. So compare standard and location carefully when choosing between newer and older premises. In the centre, the Swedish Defence Conscription and Assessment Agency is opening a new office during 2026.
A large university city
Umeå University has more than 43,700 students and around 4,600 employees. That makes the city a good base for companies hiring young graduates. Choose the centre if closeness to clients, shops and restaurants matters most, and the campus area if working with the university and hospital is the priority.
How it works
Describe what you need
Size, area, move-in date and anything else that matters to you. It only takes a couple of minutes, and then we help you find the right office.
We search the whole market
Shace gives you access to the whole market and matches you with relevant offices from different landlords. You get a clear overview of your options without spending time searching and calling around yourself.
Get your best matches
Within 24 hours you get a handpicked shortlist of offices that fit your brief, with rent, size and location side by side. Pick the ones you want to visit.
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Frequently asked questions
What does it cost to rent an office in Umeå?
Svefa puts office rents at SEK 1,750–3,100 per sqm per year in A locations, 1,350–2,200 in B locations and 1,100–1,400 in C locations, with levels as of April 2026. The median rent in the best locations is SEK 2,250 per sqm per year. Heating is included in these levels but property tax is not, so check what each offer includes.
Are there available office premises in Umeå?
Describe what you are looking for in your request: number of workstations, area, budget and move-in date. Shace goes through the whole market, including office hotels and coworking in Umeå, and sends a handpicked shortlist within 24 hours.
How do you get to offices in Umeå?
Umeå has two railway stations: Umeå C in the centre and Umeå Östra by the university and hospital, where Norrtåg trains stop. City buses link the centre with the campus area, so both locations work well without a car.
What types of offices can Shace help us with?
Whole offices with your own lease, office hotels and coworking, and parts of offices where you rent a room or a few desks at another company. Let us know if you are open to several types, and Shace compares them for you.
Does it cost anything to get suggestions from Shace?
No. Shace is free for tenants and charges no service fee on the rent. You rent directly from the landlord and pay the rent to them.
More questions? See the full FAQ