Find Your Apartment
in Zurich

We find suitable rental apartments, attend viewings on your behalf and help you secure your new home. Personal support from your first search to your signed rental agreement.

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Modern living room with white sofa, black coffee table, gray chair, gallery wall with black and white and color artwork, beige area rug, floor lamp with gold arm, black side table with books and a tall vase with dried branches, sheer white curtains.
A panoramic cityscape with several church spires, surrounded by green trees and buildings, with a mountain range in the background under a clear blue sky.

Finding an Apartment Is One Thing. Getting It Is Another.

Finding available apartments online is relatively straightforward. Securing one in Zurich requires realistic expectations, timely viewings and a strong application.

01

Competition Is High

Attractive apartments can receive many applications. We help you focus on properties that match your budget and circumstances.

02

Local Presence Matters

Viewings are often scheduled at short notice. We can attend on your behalf when you're abroad or unavailable.

03

Applications Make the Difference

Swiss landlords expect complete documentation. We help prepare your application and coordinate communication with property managers.

Read our Zurich apartment search guide

How we secure your apartment

01

Free Consultation

We discuss your needs, budget and preferred locations.

02

Application Preparation

We prepare your documents and strengthen your rental application.

03

Apartment Search

We identify suitable properties and share the best matches with you.

04

Apartment Viewings

We arrange viewings and attend on your behalf if needed.

05

Apply & Follow Up

We submit your application and follow up with property managers.

06

Contract & Move-In

We review your contract and can assist with your apartment handover.

Typical Apartment Prices in Zurich

What you can rent depends on your budget, preferred neighbourhood and whether you need a furnished apartment.

Apartment type Unfurnished Furnished
Shared room CHF 800–1’400 CHF 1’000–1’700
Studio / 1.5 rooms CHF 1’300–2’000 CHF 1’800–2’700
2.5 rooms CHF 1’800–2’700 CHF 2’400–3’500
3.5 rooms CHF 2’300–3’600 CHF 3’000–4’700
4.5 rooms CHF 3’000–4’800 CHF 3’800–6’000
House / family home CHF 4’500+ CHF 5’500+

Indicative monthly asking-rent estimates for Zurich and surrounding areas, not verified current market statistics. Availability and additional charges vary by property. In Switzerland, the living room counts as a room; a 3.5-room apartment usually has two bedrooms.

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Our Apartment Search Fees

No large relocation packages. You choose the support you need, with clear fees from the start.

Initial Consultation

Free

A WhatsApp video call to discuss your search, budget and requirements.

Apartment Viewings

CHF 0 / 99 / 149

Free when you attend yourself. CHF 99 when we attend within 20 km of our office in Stallikon or CHF 149 beyond 20 km.

Success Fee

1 month's rent

Minimum CHF 2’490. Payable when you sign a rental agreement for an apartment introduced or facilitated by SwissNest.

Optional apartment handover CHF 299. Additional relocation support CHF 99/h. Viewing fees are separate from the success fee.

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Ready to Find Your Zurich Apartment?

Tell us about your budget, preferred locations and requirements. We'll review your search profile and get back to you with an assessment of how we can help.

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