Rents in the canton of Zurich
Usual net rents in the canton of Zurich by flat size. Federal figures for 2024.
Of 26 cantons, Zurich is number 25, counting from the cheapest. A 3-room flat costs 20% more here than the Swiss average.
By flat size
| Rooms | Canton of Zurich, CHF | Switzerland, CHF |
|---|---|---|
| 1 room | 1'108 , uncertainty plus or minus 23 francs | 902 |
| 2 rooms | 1'510 , uncertainty plus or minus 16 francs | 1'217 |
| 3 rooms | 1'732 , uncertainty plus or minus 13 francs | 1'446 |
| 4 rooms | 2'016 , uncertainty plus or minus 16 francs | 1'708 |
| 5 rooms | 2'446 , uncertainty plus or minus 42 francs | 2'068 |
| 6 and more | 3'236 , uncertainty plus or minus 138 francs | 2'578 |
| All flats | 1'768 , uncertainty plus or minus 9 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 |