Accommodation
To be fair, Horsens offers a lot of opportunities and options to choose from. I really doubt you would have issues with finding your new home. If you are from Aarhus, well... I suppose you grow money trees.
These are the options:
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Kamtjatka Dormitory
TLDR; Cheap, full of students, free gym and "gaming room", close to VIA, okay standard, slow internet.
Room in shared flat - rent is 2,500 DKK to 4,500 DKK per month
Studio apart. - rent is 3,300 DKK to 4,000 DKK per month
Two room apart. - rent is 4,000 DKK and can go up to 5,800 DKK or more per month
Check it here -
Single room/shared house
TLDR; Still fine financially, you WILL meet new people, even if you want or not, more space to live, need to pay for utilities but can split the costs.
For a decent single room - rent is around 3,500 DKK per month, plus utilities.
Check facebook groups -
Teknisk kollegium (now named Horsens Studieboliger)
TLDR; Might feel expensive, really good standard, solo flat, free gym, good internet, own storage unit, gaming room, volleyball court, grill spot, far from VIA.
1-Room Apartment (approx. 30 m²) - rent is typically in range of 2,950 - 3,150 DKK.
2-Room Apartment (approx. 40-44m²) - rent is typically in range of 3,620 - 4,250 DKK.
3-Room Apartment (approx. 55 m²) - rent is typically in range of 5,050 - 5,250 DKK.
Check it here -
Solo house/apartment
TLDR; Expensive if solo, your OWN place, in 90% cases really well equipped and new, can live wherever, basically each place comes with its own benefits.
'Low' end (100-140m²) - rent + utilities is approx. 6,000 DKK - 11,000 DKK per month
'Mid' range (130-180m²) - rent + utilities is approx. 11,000 DKK - 15,000 DKK per month
'Higher' end (160-200+²) - rent + utilities is approx. 15,000 DKK+
Check Boligportal here
You can read more about them here.
Housing Benefit
Not many people know about it but if you are a student, have a kitchen and your income is below a certain threshold, you may be eligible for housing benefit (boligstøtte). This can help cover some of your rent costs.
You can apply for housing benefit through the Danish government's website. Make sure to have all necessary documents ready, such as your rental agreement and proof of income.
How much you receive depends on:
- your rent, excluding costs for electricity, water, heating etc.
- the size of the tenancy (in square metres)
- the income and assets of adults living in the home
- others that probably won't include you as a student.
There are many things to consider, that vary case to case. I HIGHLY recommend to read more information on it and visit the Danish government's housing benefit page.
If everything goes fine, you can expect additional 100-700 DKK per month.
Furnitures
As of furnitures, you get two options: cheap and pretty expensive way.
Cheap
Horsens has a lot of second-hand shops, where you can buy used (but often as new) furnitures for a very low price. You can find everything from beds, tables, chairs to kitchenware.
Real saviors in that matter are:
Blå Kors
Address: Vejlevej 10, 8700 Horsens
Opening Hours: Mon-Sat: 10:00-17:00, Sun: closed
Phone:+45 75 78 18 18
Røde Kors
Address: Vejlevej 1, 8700 Horsens
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri: 10:00-17:00, Sat: 10:00-14:00, Sun: closed
Phone:+45 61 18 52 62
Think of it as eBay, but for Denmark. Check out our section about Facebook groups for more information.
Expensive
Regarding new furnitures, there is a lot of local furniture stores and larger chains like IKEA for a wider selection.
JYSK
Address: Ove Jensen Allé 11F Løvbjergcenteret, 8700 Horsens
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri: 10:00-19:00, Sat-Sun: 10:00-17:00
Phone:+45 70 80 81 90
Site: https://jysk.dk/
Danbo Møbler
Address: Vårsøvej 4, 8700 Horsens
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri: 10:00-17:30, Sat-Sun: 10:00-15:00
Phone:+45 75 62 68 00
Ilva
Address: Ove Jensens Allé 19A, 8700 Horsens
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri: 10:00-18:00, Sat-Sun: 10:00-17:00
Phone:+45 88 17 99 10
Site: https://www.ilva.dk/
IKEA (Aarhus)
Address: Graham Bells Vej 7, 8200 Aarhus
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun: 10:00-20:00
Phone:+45 70 15 09 09
Moving in/out
If you're moving in or out of a place, here's our guide to help you with the process.
When moving in...
Trailers
If you need to move furniture or big stuff around Horsens, we recommend renting a trailer. The most popular way is using the Freetrailer app.
Here’s how it works:
- Download the Freetrailer app (available on both Google Play and App Store)
- Find and reserve a trailer.
- Pick up the trailer at the time you have reserved it.
- Use it for the entire rental period and return it on time.
Visit Freetrailer.com for more information.
Deposit
When renting out an apartment, you will be required to pay a deposit. This is usually equivalent to 1-3 months of rent.
The deposit is returned to you when you move out, provided there are no damages or outstanding payments. However, our experience has shown that most of the time, you will lose approx. 40% of the deposit due to cleaning, repairs, or other issues in the apartment.
When moving out...
Cleaning
Before you move out, it's important to clean the apartment thoroughly. This includes:
- Cleaning all surfaces, including floors, walls, and windows.
- Removing all personal belongings, including all your furniture, etc.
- Make sure you sell/get rid of any items you no longer need.
- Disposing of any trash or unwanted items.
- Ensuring that all appliances are clean and in working order.