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Heka rental apartments

The apartments of Heka (Helsingin kaupungin asunnot Oy) are reasonably priced state-subsidised rental apartments. The apartments are intended particularly for people with low income and an urgent need for housing.

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Apply for a Heka rental apartment
We select residents for our apartments based on who has the greatest need for housing.
Selection criteria in Heka rental apartments
The selection criteria for Heka rental apartments include need for housing, wealth and income.
Switching Heka apartments
You can apply to move to another apartment if you have lived in a Heka apartment for at least one year.
Heka's new buildings
Check out new buildings to be completed in the coming years and their application periods.
Heka's special apartments
Heka has a number of special apartments available: artist’s apartments, apartments with a work space and senior apartments.
Supervision of tenant selection
The City has a statutory duty to supervise the tenant selection for state-subsidised rental apartments.
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Photo: Lauri Rotko

What does Heka offer?

  • Apartments of all sizes, from studio apartments to large family apartments, across the city.
  • A rental agreement without a security deposit.
  • An indefinitely valid rental agreement with a one-month period of notice.
  • Apartments where pets are welcome.
  • A wide range of shared facilities, including club rooms, communal saunas and free laundry facilities.

Explore the locations on the Heka website

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Housing Services, rental apartment search advisory service

Visiting address:
Työpajankatu 8, 00580 Helsinki
Opening hours:

Customer service Työpajankatu 8:
Mon 12.00 - 15.00
Tue - Wed 8.30 - 12.00
Thu - Fri 12.00 - 15.00

Phone service, tel 09 310 13030:
Mon & Thu 9.00 - 12.00
Tue & Wed 13.00 - 15.30

Please note that the earliest time you can get a queue number is 11.00 on Monday, Thursday & Friday. We can use a translation service at the customer service desks.

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