Finn.no covers almost all listings
Landlords often rent directly, so agency fees are avoidable
Universal, tax-funded (Beveridge-model) system; registering as a resident (stay intended to exceed 12 months) or being employed in Norway gives automatic National Insurance Scheme (folketrygden) membership and full public access at low capped fees.
Public GP (fastlege) visits are cheap and capped: NOK 179 daytime / NOK 301 evening (lab test NOK 64), and an exemption card (frikort) makes further care free once approved fees reach NOK 3,278 in 2026.

Watch out for

High rents, especially Oslo and Bergen
2-3 month deposit up front plus first month rent
Short-term nomads (stay under 12 months, not employed in Norway) are not enrolled in the National Insurance Scheme and are not assigned a regular GP; non-EU/EEA visitors must rely on private/travel insurance and may pay full cost of care.
EU/EEA and Swiss visitors can use a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) for medically necessary, state-provided care at standard Norwegian user-fee rates, but Helsenorge still recommends private travel insurance because EHIC coverage is limited.

Cost of living

Oslo	€2,700–€3,600/mo