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Basel Market Report
Rents by quarter
Ø Avg. rent / Rooms
| Rooms | CHF/Mt. | CHF/m²/mo. |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 1'050 | 29 |
| 2.5 | 1'480 | 27 |
| 3.5 | 2'050 | 26 |
| 4.5 | 2'700 | 25 |
| 5.5+ | 3'600 | 24 |
Market development & assessment
Supply shortage persists
The vacancy rate of 0.38% is well below the Swiss national average. Available apartments are assigned within 12 days on average.
Prices continue to rise
Compared to Q1 2025, asking rents increased by an average of 1.2%. Particularly affected: Kleinbasel and St. Johann.
Expat demand remains high
The pharmaceutical sector (Roche, Novartis) continues to sustain high international demand for furnished and unfurnished apartments.
Outlook Q2 2026
No significant easing expected. Several new construction projects in St. Johann and Kleinbasel will be ready in H2 2026.
Basel-Landschaft Market Report
Rents by municipality
Ø Avg. monthly rent BL / Rooms
| Rooms | CHF/Mt. | CHF/m²/mo. |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 900 | 24 |
| 2.5 | 1'280 | 22 |
| 3.5 | 1'750 | 21 |
| 4.5 | 2'300 | 20 |
| 5.5+ | 3'100 | 19 |
Market development & assessment
More availability than Basel-City
With 0.8% vacancy, Basel-Landschaft offers much more choice than the city (0.38%). Average search time: 18 days.
Arlesheim district leads
Binningen, Allschwil, Münchenstein are the most expensive municipalities with an average of CHF 1,433/month.
Best value for money
Muttenz, Reinach and Therwil offer 15–25% lower rents than comparable city quarters, with full tram connections.
Outlook Q2 2026
Slight further price increase expected, especially in tram-connected municipalities. Construction activity remains moderate.