Apartment Search
Support in Zurich
Finding an apartment in Zurich can be challenging, especially when relocating from abroad. Many apartments receive dozens of applications within days and landlords often expect complete documentation before considering a tenant.
SwissNest Relocation helps expats, professionals and families navigate the Zurich rental market and secure their new home.
THE ZURICH RENTAL MARKET
You can search yourself. Most of our clients did
You can search public portals yourself, most clients do at first, but then get rejected despite having secured a job in Zurich. Why?
01 Unequal competition
Good flats attract many applicants, often locals with Swiss papers, rental history and references. In popular areas timing matters: applications can arrive the same day or at the viewing.
02 Local presence helps
Viewings are often during work hours and some landlords require an in person visit to accept an application. Attending lets you make a personal impression and spot things not visible online.
03 Cheapest rent isn’t always cheapest
Don’t compare only monthly rent. Moving from abroad adds utilities, internet, broadcasting fees, furniture, delivery/set-up and time. Furnished apartments can be more practical for quick moves, avoiding a costly application race and Swiss-only competition.
WHY SEARCH WITH SWISSNEST
Local expertise. Less work for you.
We do not simply send you apartment listings. We help you focus on the right apartments, attend viewings when you cannot be there, prepare stronger applications and keep the process moving.
01 Know where you have a real chance
We match your budget, requirements, commute and household situation with the Zurich rental market.
02 We are your person on the ground
Still abroad or at work? We attend viewings on your behalf, assess the apartment and keep communication with property managers moving.
03 Present a stronger application
We prepare your documents and present your employment, financial situation and circumstances clearly and professionally.
04 Use our local network
Our experience and network of landlords, property managers and brokers can also give you access to apartments before, or without, public advertising.
You search online. We are your person on the ground.
HOW THE SWISSNEST SEARCH WORKS
From the first conversations
to the keys
From the first conversation to the keys
Every apartment search is different. Your budget, location, flexibility, household and timing all influence how quickly you find a home. For many clients, the search takes around 2–3 months and 3–5 viewings before securing an apartment. Some find a home faster, while others need more time.
01 Understand your situation
We discuss your budget, preferred locations, commute, requirements and timeline, then give you an honest assessment of what is realistic.
02 Search & shortlist
We monitor the market and identify apartments that fit your profile.
03 View & assess
We coordinate viewings with you or attend on your behalf if you are abroad or unavailable.
04 Apply quickly
We prepare and submit your application and communicate with the property manager or landlord.
05 Secure your home
Once you are selected, we support you through the rental contract and can help with the handover and move-in.
Your new job can start before your new home is ready. Your apartment search does not have to.
SIMPLE AND TRANSPARENT PRICES
Pay only for the support you actually use
You do not need a large relocation package just to find an apartment. Our pricing is flexible, so you can use us where local support makes the biggest difference.
Rental Apartment Search
CHF 99 per viewing
We attend viewings on your behalf and support you with the application and communication.
+ 1 monthly rent upon successful rental
Minimum CHF 2’490
The success fee is only payable when you successfully sign a rental contract.
Optional support
Handover support · CHF 299
We can attend and support you during the apartment handover.
Additional relocation support · CHF 99/h
For other relocation or settling-in support you may need.
You decide how much support you need.
Ready to find your Zurich apartment?
Tell us about your situation, your budget, and what you're looking for. We'll give you an honest first assessment of what is realistic and how we can help.
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