Apartments for rent in Basel

The city of Basel in Switzerland

Located, close to the French and German borders, in north-western Switzerland, Basel is the country's third-largest city behind Zurich and Geneva. It has a population of 173,000. While Bern is the administrative capital, Geneva the diplomatic capital and Zurich the financial capital, Basel is regarded as Switzerland's cultural capital.

Swiss cultural vibrancy with a flat to rent in Basel

Located in the heart of Europe, this Swiss city offers advantages that make it a very attractive place to live, particularly in terms of culture. Indeed, the city is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, historic monuments and numerous cultural events.

Supported by the famous Kunstmuseum, the country's most important art museum, the city of Basel boasts countless museums, including the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Fondation Beyeler and the Tinguely Museum. And in June, art lovers from all over the world meet up at the Art Basel fair, a major cultural event for contemporary art. All in all, if you're looking for a destination rich in culture and entertainment, Basel is an excellent option.

An flat in Basel for its surrounding nature

The city of Basel is also known for its spectacular natural sites with lush green parks. The city also appeals for its gardens and in particular its famous zoological park, the busiest in the confederation. The city is also close to the Rhine, giving residents easy access to the surrounding countryside. Indeed, the city is surrounded by a variety of natural environments, including lakes, forests and mountains.

Living in the city of Basel: other advantages

The city is also well served by public transport and boasts modern, well-maintained infrastructure, a wide variety of leisure and entertainment activities, as well as unspoilt natural surroundings. Basel offers an excellent quality of life. All good reasons to find a flat to rent and settle here.

Basel is also a strong economic centre - the second largest in Switzerland. Thanks in particular to its pharmaceutical industry, Basel has grown to generate a third of the national product.

Basel is also a strong economic centre - the country's second largest.

Finding a flat to rent

Whether you're looking for a small studio or a large flat with several rooms, Basel has what you need. Note, however, that due to the city's attractiveness, finding a flat to rent in Basel is not always easy.

The average cost of accommodation in Basel varies according to size and location. The rent for a rental flat in Basel can be quite high, but there are many options for finding affordable accommodation that matches your criteria.

If you're looking for rental accommodation, don't hesitate to check out the various offers available on the market. To do this, all you have to do is consult the ads for flats for rent in Basel available on SherlockHomes, the specialist in property surveys in Switzerland.

Basel with SherlockHomes

In Basel, SherlockHomes is your ally in finding the right home for you. Whether you're a prospective tenant looking for your next home or an outgoing tenant looking for a replacement, we're here to make your life easier.

For future tenants and applicants, we provide you with a vast selection of advertisements in Switzerland, alerts that can be configured according to your criteria, and an applicant area for simplified management of your files. Choose our flat hunter service for a search entirely tailored to your needs. Our property expert is dedicated to finding your ideal home, in line with your specifications. This service not only saves you a significant amount of time, but also ensures that your search is targeted and personalised, sparing you the stress of browsing through dozens of adverts.

As an outgoing tenant looking for replacements, we make placing an ad free of charge. Your ad will appear for free on over 20 platforms, including immoscout24 and Homegate. We also offer automatic visit scheduling and candidate support.

SherlockHomes is your trusted partner for finding the perfect home in Basel.

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