Rent by District in Basel
Average monthly rent and price per m² across districts. Sorted by number of listings.
| District | Listings | Avg Rent/mo | Avg $/m² | Avg Area | Avg Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klybeck | 105 | $2.1k-8% | $39/m² | 61 m² | 51.4 |
| Matthäus | 93 | $2.0k-12% | $38/m² | 62 m² | 53.2 |
| Altstadt Grossbasel | 84 | $2.6k+13% | $43/m² | 70 m² | 51.2 |
| St. Johann | 81 | $2.1k-10% | $42/m² | 56 m² | 49.1 |
| Gundeldingen | 77 | $1.9k-14% | $34/m² | 63 m² | 53.9 |
Rent Price Distribution
How rental prices are distributed from cheapest (P10) to most expensive (P90).
What you get for your budget in Basel
Budget
$1.6k/mo
25th percentile - affordable options, smaller or less central
Mid-range
$2.0k/mo
Median rent - typical apartment in an average district
Premium
$2.7k/mo
75th percentile - larger or centrally located apartments
Rent by Room Count
1-room
196 listings
$1.4k/mo
34 m² avg
2-room
236 listings
$2.1k/mo
60 m² avg
3-room
252 listings
$2.4k/mo
80 m² avg
4-room
101 listings
$3.2k/mo
105 m² avg
5-room
29 listings
$4.3k/mo
138 m² avg
6-room
7 listings
$5.4k/mo
164 m² avg
Rental Property Types
Apartments
807 listings
$2.2k
Rental Market Guide: Basel, Switzerland
This page provides up-to-date rental market statistics for Basel, Switzerland, based on 1,283 active rental listings tracked by DomusEmpire.
The average monthly rent in Basel is currently $2.3k, with a median of $2.0k. The average rent per square meter is $37/m².
Rental prices vary significantly across 15 districts. The most affordable district is Gundeldingen (avg $1.9k), while Bottmingen is the most expensive (avg $2.9k).
Every rental listing on DomusEmpire receives a deal score from 0 to 100 based on price-per-m² relative to the district average, comparable listings nearby, apartment size, floor, and proximity to public transport. Use the score to quickly identify the best-value rentals and avoid overpaying.
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