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Renting an apartment in Switzerland
Where people in Switzerland look for flats, what to expect from deposits and leases, and every site you can search, from nightly stays to long-term lets.
City guides
Local rental portals in Switzerland
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ImmoScout24 Switzerland
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Flatfox
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Comparis Immobilien
What to know before you rent
- Typical rents
- Federal Statistical Office structural survey data show an average monthly net rent (excluding service and heating costs) of about CHF 1,373 in 2020, ranging from about CHF 819 for 1-room to CHF 1,578 for 4-room flats. (source, 2020)
- Deposits
- For housing, the security deposit may not exceed three months' rent and must be paid into a blocked bank account in the tenant's name at a Swiss bank. (source, 2026)
Short stays in Switzerland
These international sites search any city in Switzerland by name.
Offer from Booking.com · you'll book on their site
Booking.com
Huge choice of serviced and private apartments, filtered to apartments only. Many rates allow free cancellation.
Booked and paid on Booking.com: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Booking.com's terms
Offer from Vrbo · you'll book on their site
Vrbo
Whole homes and apartments only, never shared rooms. A good pick for families and groups.
Booked and paid on Vrbo: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Vrbo's terms
Offer from Expedia · you'll book on their site
Expedia
Apartments, aparthotels and hotels in one place, with loyalty rewards if you already book flights there.
Booked and paid on Expedia: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Expedia's terms
Offer from Airbnb · you'll book on their site
Airbnb
Private homes and apartments from individual hosts, with weekly and monthly discounts on many listings.
Booked and paid on Airbnb: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Airbnb's terms
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