Apartments for rent in Switzerland

Find available apartments in Switzerland and apartment rentals in Switzerland on the list below. We have gathered almost all apartments for rent in Switzerland. So, if you want to find a flat, a studio or an apartment for rent in Switzerland, you have come to the right place. Find an apartment in Switzerland now. Good luck finding your new apartment rental in Switzerland. More info about apartment for rent in Switzerland.

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Statistics on the development of available apartments for rent in Switzerland over the past month

Below you can see the development of available apartments for rent in Switzerland over the past month. In the first column you see the date. In the second column you see the total amount of apartments for rent in Switzerland on the date. In the third column you see the amount of new apartments in Switzerland that was available for rent on the date. In the fourth column you see the amount of apartments in Switzerland that was rented on the date. Also see aggregate statistics on all available apartments in Switzerland over time, aggregate statistics on new apartments in Switzerland over time, aggregate statistics on rented apartments in Switzerland over time

Date All apartments for rent New apartments for rent Rented apartments
27. March 2024 3069 750 749
26. March 2024 3068 664 711
25. March 2024 3115 66 44
24. March 2024 3093 578 578
23. March 2024 3093 858 869
22. March 2024 3104 249 252
21. March 2024 3107 860 862
20. March 2024 3109 769 753
19. March 2024 3093 615 620
18. March 2024 3098 281 280
17. March 2024 3097 549 536
16. March 2024 3084 786 789
15. March 2024 3087 794 836
14. March 2024 3129 731 745
13. March 2024 3143 868 841
12. March 2024 3116 173 696
11. March 2024 3639 7 5
10. March 2024 3637 735 734
9. March 2024 3636 967 956
8. March 2024 3625 818 516
7. March 2024 3323 830 1386
6. March 2024 3879 1056 939
5. March 2024 3762 551 416
4. March 2024 3627 1019 1013
3. March 2024 3621 585 56
2. March 2024 3092 199 289
1. March 2024 3182 754 957
29. February 2024 3385 678 749
28. February 2024 3456 862 627
27. February 2024 3221 1037 1288
26. February 2024 3472 4 0

What is an apartment?

An apartment is a private dwelling in a multi-story building. It can be a good choice to rent an apartment if you want to be close to the city and have access to public transportation. It is also a good place to live if you want to be close to other people.

It is often cheaper to live in an apartment than in a house, but it also has some downsides. For example, there are often limitations on how much you can change in your apartment. Additionally, there are often restrictions on how much noise you can make.

As a tenant in an apartment, you have the right to inhabit the apartment and use the facilities in the property such as attic space and courtyard. You are responsible for keeping the apartment in reasonable condition, and you must pay your rent on time.

Some of the most common types are 1-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom apartments, and 3-bedroom apartments. There are also larger apartments, such as 4-bedroom apartments, 5-bedroom apartments, and even up to six-bedroom apartments or more.

What are the benefits of renting a flat or studio in Switzerland?

There can be several good reasons to choose a rental apartment over other types of housing. Here are some of the most important:

  • Flexibility: It is often more flexible to own than to rent an apartment, making it easier to move as needed, for example, in connection with job changes or changes in personal circumstances.
  • No maintenance costs: As a tenant, you are typically not responsible for the maintenance of the property, which can save you both time and money.
  • Economically affordable: Renting an apartment often requires a smaller upfront financial investment compared to buying a home. Moreover, you are not tied to a mortgage.
  • Access to facilities: Many apartment complexes offer access to communal facilities such as courtyards, laundry rooms, common areas, etc., which might not necessarily be economically accessible if you owned your own home.
  • Easier to move in: Rental apartments are often ready for move-in, which makes the moving process faster and less cumbersome compared to the process of buying a home.
  • Lower financial risk: As a tenant, you are protected against depreciation in the property market, as you do not own the property.
  • Simpler insurance requirements: The insurance requirements for tenants are often simpler and less costly than for homeowners.

If you are considering other types of housing, you can search for houses for rent or rooms for rent by clicking on the links.

How do you find an apartment for rent in Switzerland?

Finding the right apartment generally requires good research and planning.

Start by defining your priorities, requirements, and needs - where should the apartment be located, how large should it be, what is your budget for rent, etc.

Once you know what kind of apartment you want, investigate the market for available ones to access a wide range of potential options.

Once you have identified the rental apartments you are interested in, contact the landlords to arrange a viewing. View several different apartments to have a good basis for comparison. Ask questions and take notes during the viewings. When you have found the apartment that best suits your desires and needs, contact the landlord immediately so that it doesn't get rented to someone else before you.

Get more good advice on searching for an apartment to rent in our guide: How to rent an apartment – the most important steps.

Find available apartments online in Switzerland

You can filter your search and create automatic search agents for apartment for rent, which notify you about new available rental apartments that match your criteria. This gives you the opportunity to be one of the first to contact the landlord - thereby increasing your chances of being the one who rents the apartment.

Find cheap apartments in Switzerland for rent

If you are looking for an economically affordable rental apartment, it requires extra effort on your part. You need to have many options to choose from, so you can select the cheapest rental apartment and negotiate the price with the landlord. You can achieve this by contacting as many landlords as possible: housing companies and property companies, administration companies, private landlords, real estate agents who facilitate rental apartments, etc.

Inform your network that you are looking for an apartment to rent, so they can assist you with the house hunting. Share your search on social media.

Once you have received offers from many different landlords, the next step is to negotiate the rental price. By keeping several options open and considering various landlords, you increase the chances of finding one who is willing to reduce the price to fit your budget. It is important that you indicate in your application that you would be a good and stable tenant, so the landlord sees an advantage in offering you a good rental price. If he is unwilling to reduce the price, he might agree to a lower deposit.

Choose a flat for rent in a well-maintained property

Your housing standard greatly affects your living standard. So when you are looking for an available apartment to rent, keep in mind that the home should be functional and situated in a well-maintained property with a high standard.

It is essential to ensure that the property's technical facilities are in good condition, including the heating system, ventilation, and plumbing. A reliable and maintained heating system along with a functioning ventilation system are essential to ensure a comfortable indoor climate for all residents.

It is also important that you check that the service providers who take care of the property’s maintenance – e.g., caretaker and cleaning service - maintain a high standard. Reliable and efficient service is central to ensuring a clean and inviting environment in the property.

Find flats in Switzerland with the right size and layout

When choosing the new apartment you want to rent, it is vital that you ensure that the apartment meets both your current and future needs. The apartment should have a size and room distribution that suits your current life situation, as well as any future changes during the time you plan to live in the apartment, such as family expansion, thoughts of moving abroad, and subletting, etc.

Be aware that the layout and floor plan can have a significant impact not only on the physical space but also on your daily quality of life. The right environment can make it easier to create a home where you feel comfortable. So also consider what decorating options you want to have when you move into the apartment.

You can find more inspiration on how to decorate your apartment in our guide: Steps to furnish your apartment - Create a home that complements your lifestyle.

Use your common sense when looking for an apartment to rent

When you rent a home, it is very important that you check the landlord before you transfer money to the landlord. Always get legal help to review your lease before signing. Get an inspection of the property, check the landlord's background and get documentation of the landlord's right to rent the property before you sign or transfer money to the landlord. Most importantly: use your common sense.

We have collected a number of tips on what you should pay attention to in this guide: Check the landlord before renting a home.

Moving to a new rental apartment in Switzerland

When you have decided to move to a new rental apartment, you need to start organizing the actual moving process from the current residence to the new apartment. There are many things you need to keep track of during the move. We have prepared this guide, which we hope can help you: Moving to an apartment checklist.

Apartment rental

If you have available apartments that you want to rent out or an apartment you want to highlight, you can find your new tenant through Housingtarget.com, which is one of Europe's leading online platforms for renting private homes, and we are used by both property administrators, property companies, real estate agents, housing associations, and others wishing to rent out available apartments.

When you advertise your available apartment on Housingtarget.com, it is exposed to a wide segment of tenants. Our tenants range from students and recent graduates to small families and older couples looking for new homes.

If you have an available rental apartment for rent, you can always create a housing ad directly here. You can also actively search for potential tenants here. Furthermore, you are more than welcome to contact us via email at [email protected] for a quick dialogue. We are ready to assist you with good advice for your rental.

We have created a guide that describes the rental process from A-Z for you: Rent out your apartment in a few simple steps.

Nice to know when you are searching for apartment in Switzerland

Switzerland is a country located in between France, Italy, Austria and Germany. It’s a rather small country compared to its neighbors. It only covers around 40000 square km and has a population of  8,570,146 (2019 estimate). 

Switzerland is often referred to as the country of watches, chocolate and luxury skiing. If you look above these qualities though, Switzerland has a lot more to offer.

Switzerland is for example home to many extraordinary and ravishing landscapes. Mountains are a big part of the Swiss geographical scene, and they provide plenty of outdoor activity both in the summer and winter time. In the summer, the vigorous valleys and forests fill up with people hiking, biking and picnicking in the sunny tempered weather, whereas you’re only able to hear the whooshing noise and laughter of people skiing down the altitudes of the mountain sides. 

In the cities, Switzerland has an assemblage of small charming villages, which are all somehow always cleaned up and presentable. Most likely because of the intense recycling system enforced by the government. Because of the rich past and history, most of the cities have some sort of antique form of architecture, either in the form of a church, library or even castles. The younger swiss architecture style is more avant-garde, yet still breath-taking.

When visiting or settling in Switzerland for a while, it’s a must to go taste the chocolate. In many cities you’ll find some sort of chocolaterie, where the famous swiss chocolate in all imaginary shapes and flavors fills up the store windows and displays.

It’s no lie that Switzerland is one of the more expensive countries to settle in in Europe, in fact the most expensive. However it does make a noticeable change in everyday life. Life in Switzerland is voted as one of the highest qualities. Especially in terms of medical and nutritional health, and access to basic knowledge.

Besides the high quality of life in general, Switzerland has a load of great job and business opportunities, especially in the innovative field. The world’s leading particle physics laboratory CERN even has headquarters in Switzerland.

Switzerland was also ranked as the most innovative country in the world in The Global Innovation Index, which now is the eighth year in a row.