Cheapest Neighborhoods in Zurich

All 18 neighborhoods in Zurich ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.

Cheapest Rent
$2,100/mo
City Avg Rent
$2,800/mo
Neighborhoods
18

Cheapest Neighborhoods in Zurich — Full Rankings

# 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest neighborhood in Zurich?

The cheapest neighborhood in Zurich is Affoltern, with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $2,100/month — 25% below the city average.

What is the average rent in Zurich?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Zurich is approximately $2,800/month. Rents range from $2,100/mo (Affoltern) to $3,780/mo (Bahnhofstrasse).

How many neighborhoods does Zurich have?

Our database covers 18 neighborhoods in Zurich, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.

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