Rental Price Analysis in the Canton of Baselland

Nestled in the northwest of Switzerland, the canton of Baselland is a vibrant region known for its picturesque landscapes and proximity to the bustling city of Basel. This report delves into the rental price trends across 86 municipalities within the canton, focusing on two distinct periods: 2010–2014 and 2015–2019.

Rental Price Overview

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

Most and Least Expensive Municipalities

For 1-2 room apartments, Biel-Benken emerged as the most expensive municipality with an average rent of CHF 1193, while Liesberg was the least expensive at CHF 683. In the 3-room category, Pfeffingen topped the list with CHF 1881, contrasting with Rickenbach (BL) at CHF 973. For 4-room apartments, Biel-Benken again was the priciest at CHF 2046, whereas Läufelfingen offered the lowest average rent at CHF 1078. Lastly, for apartments with 5 or more rooms, Bottmingen was the most costly at CHF 2940, with Brislach being the most affordable at CHF 1257.

Comparison with National Averages

When comparing Baselland's average rents to the national Swiss averages, we observe that for 1-2 room apartments, the canton was slightly more expensive in 2010–2014 (CHF 967 vs. CHF 954) but became cheaper in 2015–2019 (CHF 966 vs. CHF 988). The 3-room apartments were consistently below the national average, with Baselland's rents at CHF 1265 and CHF 1252, compared to the national CHF 1252 and CHF 1278 for the respective periods. For 4-room apartments, Baselland's rents were marginally lower than the national averages. The 5+ room category saw a significant drop in Baselland's average rent from CHF 2004 to CHF 1891, both below the national averages of CHF 1966 and CHF 1968.

Price Changes Over Time

Analyzing the changes between the two periods, we notice a general stabilization or slight decrease in average rents, particularly for larger apartments. The most notable decrease was in the 5+ room category, where the average rent fell from CHF 2004 to CHF 1891. This trend suggests a potential shift in demand or supply dynamics within the canton.

The data for this analysis was sourced from Baselland's official data portal.

Disclaimer: This content has been generated by an AI algorithm.