Finding a flat to rent in Switzerland is not always easy. An overview of the neighbourhoods can be useful to better understand the local property market and, in the end, to find Bâle in a nice area that corresponds to its expectations in terms of living environment and housing typology.
Saint-Alban is the large inner-city district of Bâle located on the left bank of the Rhine. It is naturally one of Bâle's most sought-after districts. Saint-Alban, or Bâle's little Venice, charms locals and tourists alike with its canals and old half-timbered houses. If you're looking for a friendly, romantic and lively part of Bâle, you've come to the right place. However, a popular area also means a closed property market. To find a flat to rent in Bâle and more specifically in Saint-Alban, it's best to multiply the search sites. On SherlockHomes, you can search for available properties put up for rent by owners, but also properties in lease-takeover put up by outgoing tenants.
On the other side of the Rhine stands the Wettstein district. This small town is home to the lively old town, with its squares, bars and restaurants, which will appeal to students and young workers in particular. Still, competition can be tough to find a rental in this part of Bâle.
Between the station and Saint-Alban, another area of Bâle is often plé : Gellert. This area is particularly well planted with trees and boasts some lovely old villas. Property here is also rare, with prices sometimes very high. It is understandable that finding a rental flat in Bâle in Switzerland is not empty, but other areas are a little more open to the south and east of the city centre.
From the town centre, head for Bâle zoo, from which the residential district of Bachletten stretches out. As well as this large zoo, which occupies the entire eastern part of the district, residents will appreciate the Schützenmatt park and its huge sports complex with various pitches, athletics tracks and clay tennis courts. Despite everything, this 150-hectare district offers a great range of Bâle flats for rent.
More remote, to the south of the city, the 260-hectare Bruderholz district is where rental opportunities are most plentiful. With its parks, green spaces and detached houses with gardens, this area of Bâle is particularly sought-after by families who want to live more quietly while retaining the advantages of the big city with its excellent public transport network.
This article is not exhaustive and the author accepts no responsibility for it.
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