All 18 neighborhoods in Zurich ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Affoltern | $2,100/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
| 2 | Schwamendingen | $2,184/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 3 | Seebach | $2,240/mo | 0.80x | -20% |
| 4 | Altstetten | $2,296/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 5 | Leimbach | $2,296/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 6 | Oerlikon | $2,464/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 7 | Höngg | $2,576/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 8 | Wipkingen | $2,660/mo | 0.95x | -5% |
| 9 | Unterstrass | $2,744/mo | 0.98x | -2% |
| 10 | Wollishofen | $2,800/mo | 1.00x | Avg |
| 11 | Wiedikon | $2,856/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 12 | Witikon | $2,940/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 13 | Fluntern | $3,080/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 14 | Hottingen | $3,136/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 15 | Niederdorf | $3,220/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 16 | Enge | $3,304/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 17 | Seefeld | $3,500/mo | 1.25x | +25% |
| 18 | Bahnhofstrasse | $3,780/mo | 1.35x | +35% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $2,800/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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The average 1-bedroom rent in Zurich is approximately $2,800/month. Rents range from $2,100/mo (Affoltern) to $3,780/mo (Bahnhofstrasse).
Our database covers 18 neighborhoods in Zurich, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.