July 08, 2025
Rentals with a balcony in Copenhagen
Do you dream of living in Copenhagen (in Danish) and having your own balcony at the same time? A rental home (lejebolig) with a balcony lets you enjoy the sun, get some fresh air and create your own small outdoor space in the middle of the city. Whether you live in an apartment overlooking the harbour, in the quiet surroundings of Frederiksberg or in a new build in Sluseholmen, a balcony can be the extra touch that makes your everyday life even better.
Here you get an overview of rentals in Copenhagen that come with balconies, and where you can sign up directly through Waitly.
Why a rental with a balcony is so popular
In many cases the balcony is a valuable extension of the home, especially in a city like Copenhagen, where space and green areas can be limited. With a balcony you get your own private outdoor space, where you can eat breakfast in the sun, relax after work or grow a few plants on just a few square metres. It doesn't just improve your quality of life, it can also be an important priority if you have to choose between several homes.
Rentals with a balcony therefore often spend less time on the market and are in higher demand, particularly in newer urban areas such as Sydhavnen and Ørestad, but you can also find them in more classic neighbourhoods such as Frederiksberg and Østerbro.
Examples of rentals with a balcony in Copenhagen
Below you will find a number of properties in and around Copenhagen where, according to available information, there are balconies:
Bernstorffsgade 30, 1577 København V
Bag Søndermarken 1B, 2000 Frederiksberg
Ved Stigbordene 27, st. th, 2450 København SV
Odensegade 22, 2100 København Ø
Please note that the availability of a balcony can vary between the homes in each property, so it is a good idea to read the specific details of each home when you sign up.
What should you check about the balcony before you sign up?
A balcony can differ a lot from one home to the next, even within the same property. Three things decide how much you will actually get out of it:
Orientation: A balcony facing south or west gets sun in the afternoon and evening, while a balcony facing north mostly gives you air and a view. The floor plan or the description of the home often shows the direction.
Type and size: A French balcony is a door with a railing in front of it and has no room for a table. A proper balcony or a roof terrace does. Ask for the measurements if they are not stated in the listing.
House rules: Many properties have rules about barbecues, balcony planters and drying clothes on the balcony. Read the house rules (husorden) when you are offered the home, so you know what the balcony may be used for.
Also look at the overall budget and not just the balcony. What a rental in Copenhagen costs (in Danish) depends on rent, a/c-bidrag (on-account payments for heating and water) and utilities combined.
Photo: Angela Lo via Unsplash.
New build or older property: where do you find the balconies?
In newer urban areas such as Sluseholmen and Nordhavn, balconies are usually planned into the building from the start, so several homes in the same property have a balcony. Terms and sign-up for the new properties are gathered in the guide to new-build rentals in Copenhagen (in Danish).
In the classic apartment blocks of the inner neighbourhoods around the city centre (brokvartererne), for example among rentals in Nørrebro (in Danish), the picture is more mixed. Many balconies were added later, and a new balcony in the Municipality of Copenhagen requires a building permit (in Danish). A balcony is therefore a project for the property and not something you can have put up yourself as a tenant. That is why older properties often only have balconies on some stairwells or facing the courtyard.
What does a balcony mean for the rent?
The rent is agreed in the lease, and a balcony is one of several things that can make two homes differ in price, alongside size, location and condition. Treat the balcony as part of the whole picture and not as a separate price factor.
If a landlord later adds a balcony to a home you already rent, that is an improvement to the tenancy. The landlord may then be able to raise the rent, but must give written notice of at least three months, give a reason and tell you about your right to complain. If you disagree, the case can be brought before the rent tribunal (huslejenævnet, in Danish). The rules are in the Danish Tenancy Act (Lejeloven, in Danish), and rent increases after renovation are covered in our guide to Lejeloven and renovation (in Danish).
As a tenant you also may not change the layout of the home without the landlord's permission, and a balcony is a building project that belongs to the property.
This article is general information, not legal advice. Rules can change and may depend on your contract or situation. If in doubt, ask a tenants' association or a lawyer.
How to find a rental with a balcony
Search widely across the city. The overview of rentals across Copenhagen (in Danish) shows properties in several districts, so you are not only on lists in one neighbourhood.
Complete your profile and keep your contact details up to date, so you can reply quickly when a home with a balcony is offered.
Consider whether you are also open to buying. Andelsboliger with a balcony in Copenhagen give you the same outdoor space, but you buy a share, and balcony projects in the cooperative can affect the boligafgift.
How to sign up for a rental with a balcony
On Waitly you can find and sign up for rentals all over Copenhagen (in Danish). It is free to create a profile. The individual landlord may charge a fee for being on the list, and you can sign up in several places. Signing up does not guarantee a home.
See all rentals in Copenhagen and sign up here (in Danish)
Frequently asked questions
What is Waitly?
Waitly is a platform where you can find rental homes and housing cooperatives (andelsboligforeninger) with waiting and interest lists, sign up online and keep track of all your sign-ups in one profile. Creating a profile is free. Each landlord or cooperative may charge a fee for a place on its list. Create a free profile on Waitly.
What is Waitly+?
Waitly+ is a membership for people actively looking for a home in Denmark. You are notified 24 hours before other users when new waiting and interest lists open, and when a full list has space again. You also receive sales listings for co-op flats, including from estate agents, and can see how long it has taken to be offered a home in selected cooperatives. The monthly membership has no commitment, and each cooperative's sign-up fee is paid separately. Read more about Waitly+ (in Danish).
