Rents in the canton of Basel-Stadt
Usual net rents in the canton of Basel-Stadt by flat size. Federal figures for 2024.
Of 26 cantons, Basel-Stadt is number 18, counting from the cheapest. A 3-room flat costs about the same here as the Swiss average.
By flat size
| Rooms | Canton of Basel-Stadt, CHF | Switzerland, CHF |
|---|---|---|
| 1 room | 907 , uncertainty plus or minus 42 francs | 902 |
| 2 rooms | 1'201 , uncertainty plus or minus 26 francs | 1'217 |
| 3 rooms | 1'445 , uncertainty plus or minus 24 francs | 1'446 |
| 4 rooms | 1'891 , uncertainty plus or minus 48 francs | 1'708 |
| 5 rooms | 2'463 , uncertainty plus or minus 146 francs | 2'068 |
| 6 and more | 3'174 , uncertainty plus or minus 269 francs | 2'578 |
| All flats | 1'451 , uncertainty plus or minus 19 francs | 1'485 |
Net rent per month. Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), structural survey, 2024 data.
Town or country
What a flat costs depends a lot on whether it is in a city, in the surrounding area or in the countryside. These figures cover the whole of Switzerland, not just this canton.
| Type of municipality | 3 rooms, CHF | All flats, CHF |
|---|---|---|
| Rural municipality | 1'253 | 1'322 |
| Town in a small urban area, or outside one | 1'338 | 1'379 |
| Town in a medium-sized urban area | 1'348 | 1'392 |
| Municipality on the edge of a town | 1'371 | 1'429 |
| Town in a large urban area | 1'607 | 1'634 |
Cantons with similar rents
- Lucerne 1'448 CHF
- Aargau 1'440 CHF
- Basel-Landschaft 1'469 CHF