The canton of Baselland in Switzerland features a diverse rental market with varying prices across its municipalities, showing a slight decline in average rents for most apartment sizes from 2010-2014 to 2015-2019, except for a marginal increase in 4-room apartments, reflecting a stabilization influenced by economic factors or housing demand changes. Comparatively, Baselland's rent prices were generally close to or below the national averages during these periods, with notable variations in specific municipalities.
The canton of Baselland, nestled in northwestern Switzerland, is a region characterized by its picturesque landscapes and a mix of urban and rural communities. The rental market in this canton offers a diverse range of options across its 86 municipalities, reflecting both the charm and the economic dynamics of the area.
The rental price statistics for Baselland, spanning two periods—2010 to 2014 and 2015 to 2019—provide a comprehensive overview of the market trends. The table below summarizes the average rent prices 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 1-2 room apartments, Biel-Benken emerges as the most expensive municipality with an average rent of 1193 CHF, while Liesberg is the least expensive at 683 CHF. In the category of 3-room apartments, Pfeffingen stands out as the priciest with an average rent of 1881 CHF, contrasted by Rickenbach (BL) at 973 CHF. When it comes to 4-room apartments, Biel-Benken again tops the list at 2046 CHF, whereas Läufelfingen offers more affordable options at 1078 CHF. For apartments with 5 or more rooms, Bottmingen is the most expensive municipality with an average rent of 2940 CHF, while Brislach is the least expensive at 1257 CHF.
Comparing these figures with the national Swiss averages, Baselland's rent prices for 1-2 room apartments were slightly above the national average of 954 CHF during 2010-2014, but fell below the national average of 988 CHF in the 2015-2019 period. For 3-room apartments, Baselland's average was marginally above the national average of 1252 CHF in the earlier period, but slightly below the national average of 1278 CHF in the latter period. The 4-room apartments in Baselland were consistently below the national averages of 1516 CHF and 1533 CHF for both periods. Similarly, for 5+ room apartments, the canton’s average was above the national average of 1966 CHF in the first period but fell below the national average of 1968 CHF in the second period.
Over the two periods, rent prices in Baselland exhibited a slight decline for most apartment sizes, with the exception of 4-room apartments, which saw a marginal increase. This trend reflects a stabilization in the rental market, possibly influenced by broader economic factors or changes in housing demand within the region.
The data for this analysis was sourced from the Baselland data portal, accessible at https://data.bl.ch/explore/dataset/.
🤖 This text was generated with the assistance of AI. All quantitative statements are derived directly from the dataset listed under Data Source.