Matti
Executive Director
What is Otokylä ry?
Otokylä ry is an association based in Oulu that rents apartments to students. It is known for its affordable rents, excellent locations close to campuses and services, and its warm, student-friendly community atmosphere.
Today, Otokylä offers around 600 residential places that are situated in the neighborhoods of Höyhtyä, Kontinkangas, Kaukovainio, and Intiö, all within close proximity to OSAO units, Oulu University of Applied Sciences, and the University of Oulu campuses. Each location provides convenient bus connections, making it easy for students to commute to the Linnanmaa campus as well.
At Otokylä, you will find housing options for different life situations. The apartments range from studios to one- and two-bedroom apartments. Each applicant’s personal preferences and special needs are taken into account, ensuring every student can find a suitable home. Otokylä offers a reliable foundation for student life in Oulu.
Office and Opening Hours
At the Otokylä ry office, you can take care of all matters related to applying for an apartment and living in Otokylä ry’s apartments.
Opening hours
- Monday: 9 AM to 5 PM
- Tuesday – Thursday: 9 AM to 4 PM
- Friday: 9 AM to 2 PM
The office is located in a low building between the A- and B-buildings at the street level. The address is Otokuja 2, with the entrance to the office being on the B-building side.
Contact us
Phone: +358 40 594 2672
Email: toimisto@otokyla.fi
Our team
Liisa
Office Manager
Dio
Project Manager
Mikko
Property Maintenance
Jape
Property Maintenance
Marjo
Cleaner
Jape the maintenance man is faster than sound!
Resident
Otokuja 2, Höyhtyä
We are very happy here. The staff at Otokylä is very friendly.
Resident
Hanhitie 17, Höyhtyä
Excellent service all around.
Resident
Otokuja 2, Höyhtyä
I have been very satisfied with my rental apartment in Otokylä. I have never seen service as friendly, professional, fast, and customer-respectful as what Otokylä provides. It is clearly important to Otokylä that the tenant feels comfortable in the apartment they rent.
Resident
Kiviharjuntie 10, Kontinkangas
The customer service is absolutely excellent!
Resident
Kultatie 3, Kaukovainio
Property maintenance in Otokylä works smoothly all year round.
Resident
Kiviharjuntie 10, Kontinkangas
Our Values – What We Stand For
We operate on a self-sustaining, non-profit basis. All surplus is reinvested into maintaining and improving our properties.
Our core values are:
- Affordability – keeping rents accessible to students
- Proximity – ensuring apartments are near campuses and essential services
- Community – fostering a welcoming, respectful atmosphere
- Sustainability – maintaining buildings to high safety and energy standards
Benefits – Why Choose Otokylä?
Affordable, well-located, and student-friendly – Otokylä offers a range of apartments with included services, flexible options for different life situations, and a welcoming community close to Oulu’s campuses.
- Affordable rent – includes water, 100 Mbit/s broadband, sauna and laundry use
- Great locations – in multiple Oulu neighbourhoods with good transport links
- Variety of housing – from studios to family flats, with flexible options for changing needs
- Pet-friendly policy – tenants are welcome to keep pets
- Community spirit – supported by residents’ feedback and shared facilities
History of Otokylä ry
The housing committee was established in 1966 with the support of the staff of the Oulu Technical Institute, and later that year, the founding meeting of the Oulu Technical Institute Student Housing Support Association was held.
At the end of July 1970, the first apartment building (A-building in Höyhtyä), containing 72 two-person rooms, was completed, and the first residents moved in a couple of weeks later. B-building was completed in 1971, followed by C- and D-buildings in 1973.
Major developments:
- 1966 – Association founded as Oulun teknillisen oppilaitoksen Oppilasasuntolan Tuki ry (renamed Otokylä ry in 2000).
- 1970–1973 – First buildings (A, B, C, D) completed in Höyhtyä at Otokuja 2.
- 1987–1995 – Major renovations for A, B, C, and D buildings, including heating and window upgrades.
- 2005 – Viestikatu 10 (Intiö) completed, adding 73 apartments under Otokylä ry’s management.
- 2006 – Major renovations at Kiviharjuntie 10 (Kontinkangas) for all four buildings (A–D), adding 136 apartments.
- 2008 – Kultatie 3 (Kaukovainio) completed, adding eight apartment buildings with external-access balconies (144 apartments in total).
- 2010 – Balcony repairs
- 2013 – Replacement of windows and locking systems
- 2014 – Replacement of exterior doors
- 2025 – Upgrade of the camera surveillance system at the Otokuja 2 buildings.