Renting in Oslo Without a Deposit: How It Works

Rent a furnished apartment in Oslo with no deposit and a same-day contract. Here is how it works and who it suits.

Chimera Eiendom

10/27/20261 min read

Furnished one-bedroom apartment in Oslo, available with no deposit

Why deposits make renting in Oslo hard

If you have looked for a rental in Oslo, you know the routine: find a place, compete with other applicants, and then pay a deposit (depositum) of up to three months' rent before you even get the keys. For many people, especially those who are new to Norway, that means tens of thousands of kroner tied up in a deposit account for the whole tenancy.

Renting without a deposit at Chimera Eiendom

At Chimera Eiendom we have made it simple: you pay no deposit. Instead of locking away money you need for your move, you can spend it on settling in. Combined with our same-day contract, it means you can go from first contact to moving in much faster than with a traditional rental.

Who benefits most?

New arrivals in Oslo who do not yet have a Norwegian bank account or credit history.
Professionals on assignment who need a home quickly and do not want a large deposit outstanding.
Students and researchers starting a semester or project in the city.
Families between homes during a move, sale or renovation.

How it works

Choose a home on our apartments page – studios, a one-bedroom apartment or co-living rooms.
Book online or contact us with your preferred dates.
Sign your contract the same day – no deposit required.
Move into a fully furnished home, ready from day one.

Fully furnished, so you save even more

Because all our apartments are fully furnished, you also avoid buying furniture, kitchen equipment and appliances. For a stay of a few months, that alone can save a significant amount compared with an unfurnished rental.

Find your home in Oslo

See our available studios, one-bedroom apartment and co-living rooms, or get in touch and we will help you find the right fit.