Real Estate in all of Switzerland

What is listed here

Browse Apartments for Rent, Rooms & Shared Flats, Parking & Garages, building plots and new developments. Questions and viewings are arranged by chat without sharing your number. By default a listing shows only the postcode and town, and the map an approximate location. The exact address appears only if the advertiser chooses to show it; otherwise you get it for the viewing.

What housing costs

Rents vary widely by canton, municipality and location. As a rough guide:

• Room in a shared flat: often CHF 600 to 1,200 a month, usually more in Zurich, Geneva or Lausanne
• 3.5-room flat: depending on the region, roughly CHF 1,400 to over 3,000 a month
• Space in an underground car park: frequently CHF 80 to 250 a month

Renting safely

• Never pay a deposit, reservation fee or rent before you have viewed the flat and signed the lease. A landlord abroad who offers to post you the keys is a classic scam.
• The deposit for a home is capped at three months’ rent (Art. 257e Swiss Code of Obligations) and belongs in a bank account in the tenant’s name.
• Only send copies of your ID, payslips or debt collection extract (Betreibungsauszug) after the viewing.

See also the guide Rental scams and rent deposits and our safety tips.

Frequently asked questions

Can I list my flat for free?

Yes, a standard listing is free; only optional boosts cost extra.

How high can the rent deposit be?

For a home, no more than three months’ rent. The landlord must deposit it with a bank in an account held in the tenant’s name.

Can I sublet my flat or a room?

Yes, with the landlord’s consent. They may only refuse for specific reasons, for example if you hide the terms or charge much more than you pay yourself (Art. 262 of the Swiss Code of Obligations).