213 apartments in Ørestad rented out: Great interest in especially family housing
Another residential development has now been completed in Ørestad, the newer district on Vestamager. Kanalgaarden, comprising 213 homes, has risen in the very heart of Ørestad, and interest in the newly built apartments has been exceptionally strong. All 213 homes have now been let, with the family apartments proving particularly popular and fully occupied when they were ready for move in in April 2025.
Sofie Duus Nielsen, Asset Manager at ATP Ejendomme, says: “Our vision for Kanalgaarden is to bring different ways of life together under one roof, and we can modestly say that we have succeeded. Kanalgaarden offers attractive one to five room rental apartments, so whether you are a single student, a couple or a family, there is a home that suits your needs.”
”The central location in Ørestad, close to shopping at Field’s, cultural experiences at Royal Arena and the open landscape of Kalvebod Fælled, makes the area attractive to people of all ages. Schools and childcare facilities are nearby, making it ideal for families with children. At the same time, it is close to the motorway, the metro and the airport, yet slightly set back from the hustle of Copenhagen’s city life, making it a truly appealing place to live for all generations,” adds Sofie Duus Nielsen and continues:
“Kanalgaarden is intended to foster a strong sense of community among residents, and we have placed great emphasis on creating shared facilities that naturally bring people together. The initial feedback has been very positive. We are delighted that all apartments have now been let. A big thank you to EDC Project Poul Erik Bech for the collaboration and their dedicated efforts in letting the homes.”
Larger rental apartments in high demand
EDC Project Poul Erik Bech has handled the letting of all 213 rental homes on behalf of ATP Ejendomme. Lars Bo Christensen, Account Manager at EDC Project Poul Erik Bech, says: “The letting of Kanalgaarden in Ørestad has gone extremely well. From the very start there has been great interest in the apartments, and we are pleased to report full occupancy across all 213 homes, both family and youth apartments.”
“Demand for rental housing has been rising in recent years, as it has become significantly more difficult for first time buyers to enter the ownership market. This trend also applies to families with children, which means that larger rental apartments are now in high demand. We have seen this clearly in the letting of Kanalgaarden, where all 81 family apartments were rented before the official move in date of 1 April 2025.”
“For many years, smaller units have been the preferred form of rental housing in Copenhagen, but the market now appears to be shifting. More families are choosing spacious and functional rental apartments close to the city rather than owning a smaller property within the city centre. At the same time, there continues to be solid demand for smaller units from students and singles, so ATP Ejendomme has achieved a very good balance of housing types, and the process has been a great success,” says Lars Bo Christensen.
