That's how you get to rent anything at all in Sweden. Every company has their own waiting list that you sign up for. You get one point per day you're on the list.

When you are interested in an apartment you apply for it, and if you are the one with most points you get it. It's all very structured.

Yes. Priority is given to people who live further away. Since I lived within commuting distance, it took 3 months for me to get a room.