We help you secure an apartment in Zurich, not just search for one
Work directly with Anna and Andy, founders of SwissNest Relocation. We guide you through the Zurich housing market and help you get accepted.
Finding an apartment in Zurich is extremely competitive
The Zurich rental market is fast, competitive and unforgiving.
Most people start on platforms like Homegate. That is the easy part.
The reality looks very different:
Good apartments are often gone within hours, sometimes before they ever become publicly available
Viewings fill up quickly, often during working hours
It is not unusual to see 50+ applicants for apartments under CHF 2’000 per month
Landlords select the strongest overall profile, not just the highest income
Small mistakes in your application can lead to immediate rejection
Many expats spend months searching, submit dozens of applications and still do not get selected.
In Zurich, the challenge is not finding apartments.
The challenge is getting the apartment.
If you are planning a move in the next months and want a clear strategy instead of guesswork, you can book a free 20 minute consultation here: https://swissnest.as.me/
We turn your search into a structured process
SwissNest does not replace platforms. We make them work for you. We support you step by step:
market check based on your budget and situation
application dossier that meets Swiss standards
daily search and selection of suitable apartments
booking and attending viewings
preparing and submitting applications
ongoing communication with landlords
contract review and handover support
We move quickly when new opportunities appear.
Book your free advice call with us.
Simple and transparent pricing
CHF 0
Initial consultation call
CHF 99
per apartment viewing
1 net rent
Success fee
This applies only if you secure an apartment.
No success, no success fee.
Trusted by international professionals relocating to Zurich
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SwissNest supported us with our apartment search in Zurich and helped us settle in quickly
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SwissNest made our move to Switzerland much smoother
What timeline to expect
The timeline depends on your budget, flexibility and profile. General guidance:
well aligned search: 3 to 6 weeks
more selective search: 6 to 10 weeks
very specific or low budget: longer
We access this with you before starting.
Recent Relocations
— Young professional
1 furnished bedroom apartment
Budget CHF 3’000
Found in 3 weeks
— Couple relocating
1 - 2 bedrooms unfurnished
Budget CHF 3’500
Found in 4 weeks
— Family with 2 kids
3 bedrooms unfurnished
Budget CHF 4’500
Found in 5 weeks
Work directly with us
SwissNest is run by Anna and Andy Ilan Gruenwald. We are based since more than 15 years in Zurich ourselves, have a furnished apartments business and work directly with our clients. We keep a limited number of clients at a time so we can move fast and stay focused.
Start your apartment search with clarity
In the call we will discuss your situation and define next steps:
your desired move in date and range
budget
preferred neighborhood
maximum commute to work
apartment type
furnished or unfurnished
further requirements
individual relocation situation