Geneva average 1-bed rent: CHF 2,100/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +3.2% Geneva vacancy rate below 0.5% International demand keeps rents high Carouge becomes popular for families Deposits are capped at three months' rent in a blocked account. Rent increases need an official form and a valid reason. Geneva average 1-bed rent: CHF 2,100/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +3.2% Geneva vacancy rate below 0.5% International demand keeps rents high Carouge becomes popular for families Deposits are capped at three months' rent in a blocked account. Rent increases need an official form and a valid reason.

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Geneva Rent Guide 2026

Average rent costs by neighbourhood, yearly rent increases and tenant rights in Geneva. The typical one-bedroom rent is CHF 2,100 per month, up 3.2% year on year.

Average rent by neighbourhood

Neighbourhood	1 bedroom	2 bedrooms	Yearly increase
Champel	CHF 2,600	CHF 3,700	+2.8%
Eaux-Vives	CHF 2,300	CHF 3,300	+3.1%
Plainpalais	CHF 2,100	CHF 2,900	+3.4%
Carouge	CHF 1,900	CHF 2,700	+3.3%

Indicative 2026 figures (per month, CHF). Compare with real tenant-reported rents on RentScore.

Average rent per square metre in Geneva

CHF 42 / m² per month

City-wide indicative average, based on a typical 50 m² one-bedroom flat. Central neighbourhoods cost more:

Champel: CHF 52 / m²
Eaux-Vives: CHF 46 / m²
Plainpalais: CHF 42 / m²
Carouge: CHF 38 / m²

Deposit laws in Geneva

Deposits are capped at three months' rent in a blocked account.
Always get a written inventory with dated photos at move-in to protect your deposit.

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Tenant rights in Geneva

Deposits are capped at three months' rent in a blocked account.
Rent increases need an official form and a valid reason.
You can challenge the initial rent within 30 days.
Geneva requires landlords to show the previous tenant's rent on an official form.

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