Baselland Rental Prices Show Mixed Trends Across Apartment Sizes 2010–2019

October 18, 2025

The rental market in Baselland, Switzerland, was analyzed over two periods, revealing slight decreases in average rents for one to three-room apartments and a significant drop for five or more rooms, while four-room apartments experienced a minor increase. Compared to the national average, Baselland's rental prices were generally slightly lower or similar, with notable variations across different municipalities.

The canton of Baselland, located in northwestern Switzerland, is a region known for its picturesque landscapes and proximity to the bustling city of Basel. This area consists of 86 municipalities, each offering a unique blend of rural charm and urban convenience. The rental market in Baselland has been analyzed over two distinct periods, 2010–2014 and 2015–2019, providing insights into how rental prices have evolved over time.

The following table summarizes the average rental prices in Baselland by apartment size and period:

Room Size 2010–2014 Avg Rent (CHF) 2015–2019 Avg Rent (CHF)
1-2 967 966
3 1265 1252
4 1514 1520
5+ 2004 1891

For one to two-room apartments, Biel-Benken was the most expensive municipality with an average rent of 1193 CHF, while Liesberg was the least expensive at 683 CHF. In the three-room category, Pfeffingen topped the list with an average rent of 1881 CHF, contrasting with Rickenbach (BL), where the average rent was 973 CHF. For four-room apartments, Biel-Benken again was the most expensive at 2046 CHF, whereas Läufelfingen offered the lowest average rent of 1078 CHF. In the category of apartments with five or more rooms, Bottmingen was the most expensive municipality with an average rent of 2940 CHF, while Brislach was the least expensive at 1257 CHF.

When comparing Baselland's rental prices to the national Swiss average, we observe that Baselland's prices for one to two-room apartments were slightly higher than the national average of 954 CHF in 2010–2014 but slightly lower than the national average of 988 CHF in 2015–2019. For three-room apartments, Baselland's average rent was close to the national average of 1252 CHF in 2010–2014 and slightly below the national average of 1278 CHF in 2015–2019. Four-room apartments in Baselland had average rents slightly below the national average of 1516 CHF in 2010–2014 and 1533 CHF in 2015–2019. For apartments with five or more rooms, Baselland's average rent was higher than the national average of 1966 CHF in 2010–2014 but lower than the national average of 1968 CHF in 2015–2019.

Over the two periods, rental prices in Baselland showed a slight decrease for one to two-room and three-room apartments, while four-room apartments saw a minor increase. The most significant change was observed in the category of five or more rooms, where the average rent decreased from 2004 CHF to 1891 CHF. This data provides a comprehensive overview of the rental market dynamics in Baselland, reflecting both regional and national trends. For further details, the data source can be accessed at https://data.bl.ch/explore/dataset/.

Data source: Durchschnittlicher Mietpreis in Franken pro Monat nach Zimmerzahl, Gemeinde und Periode (seit 2010/2014)

🤖 This text was generated with the assistance of AI. All quantitative statements are derived directly from the dataset listed under Data Source.