Find your new home in Zurich

Boutique relocation support for professionals, founders and families moving to Zurich

  • Hyper local expertise

  • Success based transparent pricing

  • Personal support beyond office hours

Why you should choose SwissNest

  • We only take a select amount of clients, which allows us to provide flexible beyond office hours and fast services to you

  • Instead of expensive relocation packages you only pay for the services you actually use.

  • We monitor listings beyond the main property portals including property managers, expat groups and local housing networks.

  • We also operate our own furnished apartments in Zurich. This gives us direct insight into what landlords expect from tenants and how successful rental applications are evaluated.

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Zurich housing market

Zurich has one of the most competitive rental markets in Europe. Here you find the typical monthly rents. Rule of thumb: to be eligible, you should make at least 3x the rent to have wiggle room for monthly living expenses.

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  • We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.

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Furnished vs unfurnished apartments in Zurich

Unfurnished apartments in Zurich

While lower priced than furnished apartments, it is highly competitive and many documents are required:

  • rental application form with work and landlord references which are contacted by phone by the

  • proof of income to show you have at least 3x the income of the apartment rent

  • already available residence permit

  • official debt extract

Furnished apartments in Zurich

Furnished apartment Benefits of furnished apartments include that deposit is waived, no further investment of thousands of CHF needed, turn key, internet, utilities etc included, no paperwork needed, can be used for registration. Downside: 25% expensive. Flexible cancellation. Flexible duration.

Our Process

  • Step 1 - Search Profile

    In an initial call we define your requirements including location, commute and budget

  • Step 2 - Application Dossier

    We prepare a professional rental application dossier in German for you

  • Step 3 - Search & Viewings

    We monitor the market daily and identify suitable properties. We coordinate and attend apartment viewings with you or on your behalf

  • Step 4 - Application & Contract

    We submit applications and communicate with landlords until a rental contract is signed

Comfort Apartments

In addition to relocation services we also operate Comfort Apartments, a portfolio of furnished apartments in Zurich designed for professionals, expats, families, pet owners. These apartments include furniture, utilities, high speed internet, fully equipped kitchens with water kettles, toasters, microwaves, coffee machines, linens, towels, smart TV and many more. They can be useful when arriving in Zurich before securing long-term housing, for long term furnished living to start work right away or needing flexible housing during the search.

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Prices

CHF 99 + VAT per viewing

Includes

• coordinating the viewing
• attending the viewing
• documenting the apartment
• preparing your application
• communication with landlords

Payable only after the viewing attendance

Apartment Search Support

1 net monthly rent + VAT

Payable only once you sign a rental contract

Apartment Success Fee

Optional relocation services
CHF 99 per hour + VAT

Examples include

• rental contract review
• negotiation support
• apartment handover
• authority registration
• health insurance setup
• banking setup

Beyond Apartment Search

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Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime.

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  • We offer a range of solutions designed to meet your needs—whether you're just getting started or scaling something bigger. Everything is tailored to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

  • We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

  • We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.

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