A two-room apartment with a handy layout, where the kitchenette and living room form a single living space. The kitchenette is equipped with an induction hob, fridge freezer and space for a dishwasher and microwave. The living room opens onto a glazed balcony. The hallway has a cleaning cupboard and storage space for outdoor clothing. The bathroom has a laundry cupboard, shower, toilet facilities and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. There is storage space for clothes in the bedroom. A private sauna completes the package. The rent for similar apartments varies depending on the floor, from €671.88 to €706.20 per month. Water bill advance €18 per month per person. Parking spaces €15-20 per month.
A multi-storey building project is under construction in the Hiukkavaara residential area, at Paraatikatu 5, with a total of 33 rental apartments on seven floors.
The selection of apartments includes functional studio apartments, two- and three-room apartments of various sizes, and four-room apartments. The apartments are 36.0–81.0 m² in size. All apartments have a sauna and a glazed balcony. 29 parking spaces have been reserved for cars, of which 22 are covered spaces and seven are open spaces.
The apartments’ storage rooms are located in the attic floor, and residents have access to an outdoor equipment storage room on the ground floor. There is also a playground and bicycle parking in the yard. The building belongs to energy class A. The building has a solar power system, the electricity produced by which is utilized in the property’s electricity consumption. The heating system of the property is district heating, and the apartments have water-circulated underfloor heating and apartment-specific supply and exhaust ventilation with heat recovery.
The apartments have neutral surface materials, which bring a fresh and timeless look to the homes. The floors are laminate and the walls are painted white. The bathrooms are tiled. Storage space can be found in the cupboards and in some apartments also in the walk-in closet. The kitchens have an induction hob and space for a dishwasher and microwave. The studios and two-bedroom apartments have a fridge-freezer, and the three-bedroom and four-bedroom apartments have separate fridges and freezers. The bathrooms have space for a washing machine and tumble dryer.
Paraatikatu 5 is located in a block where there is also a grocery store. Another grocery store is across the road.
Also close to the site is Hiukkavaaratalo, which houses, among other things, a school, a kindergarten, a library, a youth center and Oulu College. Hiukkavaara offers good opportunities for outdoor activities and exercise. For example, the area has playgrounds and fitness trails, and the ski track can be accessed from Hiukkavaara School. You can get to the center of Oulu by bus, car and bike.
This is a state-supported public utility rental property, and in selecting tenants, we follow the tenant selection criteria set by the Government.
The property is smoke-free.
The property will be completed on January 29, 2027.
The first application period is 4-18 November 2026
Apartment types:
1h+kt+s 36.0 m² 1
2h+kt+s 46.5 m² 6
2h+kt+s 48.0 m² 7 class=”text-wrap”>3h+kt+s 71.5 m² 6
4h+kt+s 81.0 m² 6
Here’s how to apply for an apartment at Paraatikatu 5:
Apply for an apartment by filling out an application at ta.fi/asuntohakemukset/vuokrahakemus.
When filling out the application, add “Hiukkavaara” as the district and “Paraatikatu 5” as the desired location.
Resident selections are made based on applications. Please fill out the application carefully. Avoid making too precise selections so that your search is targeted at more than one apartment.
See resident selection criteria.