Basel Market Report
Rents by quarter
Ø Avg. rent / Rooms
| Rooms | CHF/mo. | 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 let within 12 days on average — and the trend is falling further. For tenants, this means: react quickly and have your application documents ready.
Prices keep rising
Compared to Q1 2025, asking rents rose by an average of 1.2%. Particularly affected: Kleinbasel and St. Johann, where upward pressure from new-build projects is noticeable. Bachletten and Bruderholz remain price-stable at a high level.
Expat demand remains high
The pharmaceutical sector (Roche, Novartis, BASF) continues to ensure high international demand for furnished and unfurnished apartments in the 2–4-room segment. Especially sought after: quiet locations, good public transport links, proximity to green spaces.
Outlook Q2 2026
No significant easing is expected. Several new-build projects in St. Johann and Kleinbasel will be ready for occupancy in H2 2026. A slight easing in the 3–4-room segment is possible in the medium term.
Basel-Landschaft Market Report
Rents by municipality
Ø Avg. monthly rent BL / Rooms
| Rooms | CHF/mo. | 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 breathing room than Basel-City
With 0.8% vacancy, Basel-Landschaft offers significantly more choice than the city (0.38%). Apartments stay available longer, especially in Muttenz, Reinach and Therwil — an average of 18 days. That gives house-hunters a bit more time.
Arlesheim district leads
Binningen, Allschwil, Münchenstein and Arlesheim sit in the canton's most expensive district (avg. CHF 1,433/month). Direct connections to Basel, good schools and quiet locations drive the prices.
Best value for money
Muttenz, Reinach and Therwil offer rents 15–25% lower than comparable city quarters — with full tram connections. Ideal for families with children or expats who value space and a garden.
Outlook Q2 2026
A slight further price increase is expected, especially in municipalities along the tram line. New-build activity remains moderate. Therwil and Oberwil could see stronger demand as BLT connections are expanded.