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Allgemeine Baugenossenschaft Zurich (ABZ)
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Compare Zurich’s 12 city districts by location, neighbourhoods and residential feel and find the area that fits your everyday life more quickly.
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City districtsfrom the Old Town to Schwamendingen
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Zurich at a glance
Choose one of Zurich’s 12 city districts and compare residential character, location and search strategy.
12City districts
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District overview: The 12 city districts are deliberately shown as a clear grid. For your property search, the specific address and micro-location remain decisive.
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Zurich District 1Old Town & centre
In the heart of Zurich: historic lanes, business and cultural locations, and very short distances within the city centre.
Town Hall · universities · Lindenhof · City
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Zurich District 2Enge, Wollishofen & Leimbach
District 2 combines locations close to the centre in Enge with residential neighbourhoods towards Wollishofen and Leimbach.
Wollishofen · Leimbach · Enge
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Zurich District 3Wiedikon
Wiedikon combines lively urban areas with quieter residential areas on the hillside and around Friesenberg.
Alt-Wiedikon · Friesenberg · Sihlfeld
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Zurich District 4Aussersihl
Aussersihl stands for central, dense and very lively urban neighbourhoods around Werd, Langstrasse and Hard.
Werd · Langstrasse · Hard
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Zurich District 5Industriequartier & Zurich West
In District 5, industrial history, Zurich West, modern workplaces and new urban forms of housing come together.
Gewerbeschule · Escher Wyss
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Zurich District 6Unterstrass & Oberstrass
District 6 lies north of the centre and combines quiet residential streets, good public transport connections and proximity to universities and green spaces.
Unterstrass · Oberstrass
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Zurich District 7Fluntern, Hottingen, Hirslanden & Witikon
District 7 extends across Zurich’s eastern hillside areas and includes several distinctly residential neighbourhoods.
Fluntern · Hottingen · Hirslanden · Witikon
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Zurich District 8Seefeld, Mühlebach & Weinegg
District 8 lies on the right shore of Lake Zurich and combines Seefeld, Mühlebach and Weinegg with short routes to the centre.
Seefeld · Mühlebach · Weinegg
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Zurich District 9Albisrieden & Altstetten
District 9 forms an important part of western Zurich and connects Altstetten with the residential areas of Albisrieden.
Albisrieden · Altstetten
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Zurich District 10Höngg & Wipkingen
Höngg and Wipkingen combine the Limmat corridor, hillside locations and quick routes towards the centre.
Höngg · Wipkingen
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Zurich District 11Affoltern, Oerlikon & Seebach
District 11 comprises three large neighbourhoods in northern Zurich and combines independent centres with strong public transport connections.
Affoltern · Oerlikon · Seebach
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Zurich District 12Schwamendingen
Schwamendingen in north-eastern Zurich comprises Saatlen, Schwamendingen-Mitte and Hirzenbach and is strongly residential.
Saatlen · Schwamendingen-Mitte · Hirzenbach
Official city data
Zurich in figures
Population, area, tax multiplier and rent-price guidance as additional context for the property search in Zurich.
Data status2026
Population
452’421
Residents · end of 2025
Population growth
+3’757
people in 2025
City area
91.9 km²
Area of the city of Zurich
City structure
12 / 34
City districts / statistical neighbourhoods
Municipal tax multiplier 2026
119 %
City of Zurich · cantonal tax multiplier 2026: 95%
Official rent survey
CHF 21.80/m²
Reference date April 2024 · 3-room net rent: CHF 1’578
Vacancy rate 2025
0,1 %
235 vacant apartments · reference date 1 June 2025
Family life
700+
Playgrounds in the city · around 164 public
How to interpret the figuresThe tax multiplier is a multiplier of the basic cantonal tax and not the effective personal tax rate. The municipal rent survey reflects existing tenancies; current UrbanHome asking rents in the next section may therefore differ.
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Price is only one part of the decision. Check budget, market conditions, commute, family life, quiet, heat, parking and taxes – then go directly to the right property search.
Housing market Zurich
How difficult is the apartment search right now?
The vacancy rate shows structural scarcity. UrbanHome adds the current selection from its own listings.
Vacancy rate0,1 %City of Zurich · 1 June 2025
Vacant apartments235official vacancy survey 2025
apartments on the market per month≈ 2’000according to Statistics City of Zurich
Currently on UrbanHome2214active rental listings · live data
What does this mean for your search?
With very low vacancy, it is worth using a search alert, several districts and a realistic budget in parallel. The vacancy survey is not the same as the number of apartments continuously coming onto the market.
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ASIG Wohngenossenschaft
Website / portalApartments in the city and canton of Zurich; check the listing procedure directly with the provider.
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BAGESTRA – Baugenossenschaft der Strassenbahner
Check directlyHousing stock includes Districts 2, 4, 8, 9 and 11.
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BAHOGE Wohnbaugenossenschaft
Website / portalHousing stock in the city of Zurich and other municipalities.
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Genossenschaft der Baufreunde
Waiting list / interest poolMany properties in Affoltern, Altstetten and Schwamendingen; check waiting list/listings directly.
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BEP Baugenossenschaft des eidg. Personals
Check directlyLarge Zurich housing stock, including in the Letten/Wipkingen area.
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bonlieu Genossenschaft für Wohnen und Kultur
Special offeringSmall cooperative; aimed particularly at artists and cultural professionals.
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Baugenossenschaft Brunnenhof Zurich (BBZ)
Website / portalSeveral residential developments in Zurich; available apartments are published externally or directly.
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BSZ Schönau
Check directlyHousing stock in Zurich-Seebach, District 11.
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Gemeinnützige Baugenossenschaft Burgmatte
Check directlyResidential development in Zurich-Riesbach, District 8.
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Baugenossenschaft Denzlerstrasse Zurich (BDZ)
Check directlyResidential developments on Denzlerstrasse and in Wipkingen.
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Eisenbahner-Baugenossenschaft Zurich-Altstetten (EBA)
Waiting list / interest poolHousing stock in Zurich-Altstetten; check application/interest procedure directly.
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Eisenbahner Baugenossenschaft Dreispitz Zurich
Special offeringApartments in Districts 5, 9 and 11; target group partly SBB/public administration employees.
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Siedlungsgenossenschaft Eigengrund
Website / portalZurich housing stock includes Albisrieden, Sihlfeld, Höngg, Affoltern and Schwamendingen.
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Familienheim-Genossenschaft Zurich (FGZ)
Check directlyVery large housing stock, focused on Friesenberg in District 3.
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Baugenossenschaft Freiblick Zurich
Check directlyHousing stock in Unterstrass and Leimbach as well as other locations.
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Baugenossenschaft Frohes Wohnen Zurich
Check directlyZurich housing stock in Schwamendingen and Altstetten.
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Baugenossenschaft Frohheim Zurich (BGF)
Check directlyProperties in Districts 6, 9, 11 and 12.
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GEWOBAG
Website / portalIn Zurich, including Albisrieden, Altstetten, Höngg, Schwamendingen and Seebach.
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Baugenossenschaft GISA
Check directlyHousing stock in Zurich-Affoltern and Oerlikon, District 11.
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Baugenossenschaft Glattal Zurich
Website / portalLarge housing stock, especially in Schwamendingen and Seebach.
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Baugenossenschaft Graphika Zurich
Waiting list / interest poolHousing stock in Altstetten and Albisrieden; interest/waiting-list route available.
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Graphis Bau- und Wohngenossenschaft
Website / portalIn the city of Zurich, with housing stock in Schwamendingen.
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Baugenossenschaft Hagenbrünneli
Website / portalResidential developments in the Zurich North area, District 11.
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Gemeinnützige Baugenossenschaft Heimelig
Check directlyLocations in Wollishofen and in the Irchel/Unterstrass area.
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Bau- und Siedlungsgenossenschaft Höngg (BSH)
Check directlyFocus on Zurich-Höngg/Frankental, District 10.
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Baugenossenschaft Im Michel
Check directlyZurich housing stock in Höngg.
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Genossenschaft Kalkbreite
MembershipKalkbreite and Zollhaus; membership plays an important role in allocation.
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Kleeweid
Check directlyHousing stock close to nature in Zurich-Leimbach, District 2.
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Bau- und Wohngenossenschaft Kraftwerk1
MembershipHousing stock includes Hardturm and Heizenholz; check membership/current allocation rules.
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Baugenossenschaft Kyburg
Waiting list / interest poolSeveral properties in District 10; waiting list available.
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Baugenossenschaft Letten (BGL)
Check directlyHousing stock in Aussersihl, Unterstrass, Wipkingen and Oerlikon.
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Gemeinnützige Baugenossenschaft Limmattal (GBL)
Check directlyZurich housing stock in Albisrieden and Altstetten.
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Baugenossenschaft Linth-Escher
Check directlyHousing stock in Höngg, Oerlikon, Seebach and Leimbach.
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Baugenossenschaft Luegisland
Waiting list / interest poolFive residential developments in the city of Zurich; waiting list available.
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Mieter Baugenossenschaft Zurich (MBGZ)
Check directlyApartments in Enge, Wollishofen, Unterstrass and Wipkingen.
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Baugenossenschaft mehr als wohnen
Website / portalLarge housing stock in the Hunziker Areal in Zurich-Seebach/Oerlikon.
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Milchbuck Baugenossenschaft
Check directlyZurich housing stock especially in Affoltern, Seebach and Schwamendingen.
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Baugenossenschaft Oberstrass (BGO)
Check directlyHousing stock in District 6 of the city of Zurich.
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Wohnbaugenossenschaft Rüegg
Check directlySmall cooperative with one property in District 5.
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Baugenossenschaft Schönheim
Website / portalSeveral locations in the greater Zurich area, including the city of Zurich.
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Gemeinnützige Baugenossenschaft Selbsthilfe Zurich
Check directlyResidential developments in Unterstrass and Wipkingen.
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Siedlungs- und Baugenossenschaft Dübendorf (SBD)
Check directlyIn addition to Dübendorf, the cooperative owns a property in Zurich-Hottingen.
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Baugenossenschaft Sonnengarten
Check directlyZurich housing stock mainly in Albisrieden, Altstetten and Höngg.
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Baugenossenschaft St. Jakob
Check directlyHousing stock in city districts 2, 3, 4 and 9.
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Baugenossenschaft Süd-Ost
Waiting list / interest poolZurich housing stock in Affoltern, Schwamendingen and Wipkingen; check the route for prospective tenants.
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Siedlungsgenossenschaft Sunnige Hof
Check directlyHousing stock in several Zurich neighbourhoods, especially Schwamendingen.
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Baugenossenschaft SVEA
Website / portalSmall housing stock within the city of Zurich alongside numerous properties outside the city.
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Baugenossenschaft Turicum
Check directlyZurich housing stock in Wiedikon, Wipkingen/Höngg and Affoltern.
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VITASANA Baugenossenschaft
Waiting list / interest poolFocus on Zurich North and Schwamendingen; check the current registration procedure directly.
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Baugenossenschaft Vrenelisgärtli
Check directlyHousing stock mainly in Unterstrass, District 6.
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Baugenossenschaft Waidberg
Check directlyHousing stock in city districts 2, 6 and 10.
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Baugenossenschaft Waidmatt
Website / portalFocus on Zurich-Affoltern; no waiting list according to the current source check.
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Baugenossenschaft Werdmühle
Check directlyZurich housing stock in Schwamendingen and Oerlikon.
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Baugenossenschaft Zentralstrasse
Check directlyHousing stock in Wiedikon, Oerlikon, Schwamendingen and Affoltern.
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Genossenschaft zum Korn
Website / portalMostly properties in the city of Zurich, plus other cities.
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Zürcher Bau- und Wohngenossenschaft (ZBWG)
Check directlyLocations in Oberstrass, Aussersihl and Seefeld.
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Baugenossenschaft Zurich 2 (BGZ2)
Check directlyHousing stock in District 2, especially Mutschellenstrasse.
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Gemeinnützige Baugenossenschaft Zurich 7 (GBZ7)
Check directly18 residential buildings in Zurich-Witikon.
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Gemeinnützige Bau- und Mietergenossenschaft Zurich (GBMZ)
Website / portalHousing stock includes Affoltern, Altstetten, Seebach and Oerlikon.
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Wohn- und Siedlungsgenossenschaft Zurich (WSGZ)
Check directlyAround one third of the housing stock is located in the city of Zurich.
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Baugenossenschaft Im Gut (BiG)
Waiting list / interest poolSeveral residential developments in the city and region of Zurich; originated on Gutstrasse in Wiedikon.
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Genossenschaft Hofgarten (geho)
Waiting list / interest poolHousing stock in the city of Zurich; digital apartment waiting list available.
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Heimgenossenschaft Schweighof Zurich
Waiting list / interest poolFamily-oriented cooperative in Friesenberg; check the current admission procedure.
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Genossenschaft Karthago
Waiting list / interest poolCommunal housing model; the waiting list mainly concerns rooms/shared-flat listings.
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Genossenschaft WOGENO Zurich
Membership81 properties; check apartment allocation and membership directly with WOGENO.
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Baugenossenschaft Wiedikon
Waiting list / interest poolHousing stock in District 3; interest pool/registration status may change.
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Baugenossenschaft Zurlinden
Waiting list / interest poolHousing stock includes Wollishofen, Altstetten and Höngg/Wipkingen; form for prospective tenants available.
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Gemeinnützige Baugenossenschaft Röntgenhof Zurich (GBRZ)
Waiting list / interest poolLarge housing stock in several Zurich districts; list for prospective tenants available.
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Gemeinnützige Baugenossenschaft Riesbach
Waiting list / interest poolFamily-friendly cooperative in Riesbach; application form directly from the provider.
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Genossenschaft Dreieck
MembershipLiving in the heart of the city; note membership and internal/external listings.
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Baugenossenschaft Rotach Zurich
Waiting list / interest poolHousing stock in the city and greater Zurich area; currently check the Zurich rental procedure directly.
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AHAGE Genossenschaft für alternative Hausgemeinschaft
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Bau- & Wohngenossenschaft NeNa1
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Bau- und Wohngenossenschaft Hohlraum
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Baugenossenschaft Alpenblick
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Baugenossenschaft berufstätiger Frauen
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Baugenossenschaft Brunnenrain
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Baugenossenschaft des Kaufm. Verbandes ZH
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Baugenossenschaft Entlisberg
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Baugenossenschaft für neuzeitliches Wohnen
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Baugenossenschaft Halde Zurich
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Baugenossenschaft Heimet
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Baugenossenschaft Maler und Bildhauer Zurich
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Baugenossenschaft Ponsyrus
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Baugenossenschaft Stadt und Land
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Baugenossenschaft SUWITA
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Baugenossenschaft Wiese
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Gemeinnützige Baugenossenschaft Hirslanden
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Gemeinnützige Baugenossenschaft InVia
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Gemeinnützige Baugenossenschaft Jungholz
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Gemeinnützige Baugenossenschaft Zurich 2
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Genossenschaft 31. März
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Genossenschaft BEZET
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Genossenschaft BROWO
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Genossenschaft Dorfkern
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Genossenschaft DURCHBRUCH
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Genossenschaft für Alterswohnungen Zurich-Schwamendingen
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Genossenschaft für fortschrittlichen Wohnungsbau (GFW)
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Genossenschaft Herzetappe 10
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Genossenschaft Iglu
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Genossenschaft Leben im Fluss
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Genossenschaft Neubühl
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Genossenschaft Platten 64
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Genossenschaft Roter Tisch
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Genossenschaft SEWOP
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Genossenschaft Studentenhaus ALV
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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homelab Baugenossenschaft
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Liberale Baugenossenschaft Höngg
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Wohnbaugenossenschaft AltersKollektiv
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Wohnbaugenossenschaft AMJ
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Wohnbaugenossenschaft Gamper
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Wohnbaugenossenschaft Gesundes Wohnen MCS
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Wohnbaugenossenschaft Grubenacker
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Wohnbaugenossenschaft Josephine
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Wohnbaugenossenschaft Neuland
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Wohngenossenschaft Nordpol
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Wohngenossenschaft Puravida
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Wohngenossenschaft Z
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Wohngenossenschaft Zeunerstrasse
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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WOKO Studentische Wohngenossenschaft
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Züri Wohngenossenschaft
directory entryListed in the association directory with a Zurich address; check housing stock and current allocation directly.
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Editorial source check: 14 August 2026. The list is as complete as can be verified from publicly accessible directories and housing-stock information; it is not an official complete register of all ownership structures.
Commute check
Which districts are relevant for your commute?
Choose a frequent destination. UrbanHome highlights sensible starting districts for further searching. This is location guidance – actual travel time depends on the address, stop, time of day and connection.
Recommended starting districts
Zurich main station
For an initial search, centrally located districts and well-connected neighbourhoods around Wiedikon, Aussersihl, Zurich West, Unterstrass and Wipkingen are worth considering.
By life situation
Which part of Zurich suits your life?
Choose your situation. The recommendations are deliberately phrased as starting points – not as a blanket ranking of the city districts.
Starting points for your search
With children
For families, it is worth taking a closer look at quieter residential areas, green spaces, schools and childcare. As starting points, we highlight Districts 2, 7, 9, 10, 11 and 12.
Before choosing a home
What should you check besides the rent?
Five topics that are easy to forget during a viewing – but can strongly affect everyday life after moving in.
Schools, childcare & playgrounds
The city offers a school search by school district. More than 100 schools provide around 500 childcare facilities; there are around 700 playgrounds across the city.
Roads, rail, air traffic & nightlife
Check the specific address, not just the district. The official road-noise map was last updated on 29 January 2026; the city also provides information on rail, aircraft and leisure noise.
Green spaces, shade & urban climate
Since 2020, Zurich has been working with a specialist heat-mitigation plan. The city aims to increase long-term tree-canopy coverage from around 15% to 25%; less green areas such as Zurich West need particularly substantial additional canopy.
Blue zone parking does not replace a private parking space
A resident parking permit currently costs CHF 300 per calendar year and is valid only for the blue zone of the respective postal-code district. It explicitly does not guarantee an available parking space.
119% is not your personal tax rate
The municipal tax multiplier of the city of Zurich is 119% in 2026, while the cantonal state tax multiplier is 95% of the basic state tax. Your personal tax burden depends, among other things, on income, assets, marital status, deductions and church tax.
New to Zurich
What do you need to do after moving?
A compact checklist for the first steps. Your progress is saved locally in this browser preview.
Filter by housing preference
Which residential area suits your everyday life?
Not every Zurich district feels the same. Choose your housing preference – UrbanHome will immediately highlight the districts that best suit your everyday life.
City profile
Living in Zurich
Zurich combines a very dense public transport network, diverse residential neighbourhoods and short distances with a demanding property market. When looking for a home, price is therefore not the only factor: district, commute, proximity to schools, the lake and green spaces can strongly influence which location is right for you.
UrbanHome links this guidance directly to current property listings. The city profile is therefore designed not only to inform, but also to lead directly to the most suitable search.
Public transport & commutingCompare residential areas by accessibility and use the district pages as a local starting point.
Family & schoolsCompare districts and neighbourhoods by everyday life, schools, green spaces and residential character.
Lake & leisureLake, green spaces and leisure areas can be linked directly to suitable districts.
Data & transparencyMarket data is presented with its data source, period, update status and methodology.
Direct answers about Zurich
What home seekers want to know before deciding
The answers combine property search, city districts, official city data and practical housing decisions.
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Use the Zurich search and narrow the results by offer type, property type, number of rooms and budget. You can also start with the 12 city districts, the Home check or housing preferences such as central, family-friendly, quiet or near the lake.
The city of Zurich is divided into 12 city districts . For statistical purposes, these are subdivided into 34 statistical neighbourhoods . On this page you can directly compare and open all 12 districts.
Use the filter «Central & urban» in the district finder or the life-situation check. UrbanHome highlights useful starting districts and takes you from there to the relevant district pages and property listings.
For a search focused on Lake Zurich, particularly District 2 with Enge and Wollishofen as well as District 8 with Seefeld, Mühlebach and Weinegg are important starting points. Use the «Near the lake» filter to highlight suitable districts.
In the section, UrbanHome shows Market data current listing data from its own statistical source. As an official benchmark, the city of Zurich's rent survey with reference date April 2024 reports a rent per square metre of CHF 21.80 ; the median net rent for a 3-room apartment is CHF 1’578. Existing rents and current asking rents are not the same.
As of 1 June 2025, the official vacancy rate was 0,1 %; the count included 235 vacant apartments. The statistics office of the city of Zurich also notes that around 2,000 apartments are offered on the market each month. The vacancy rate therefore does not capture all ongoing market activity.
The municipal tax multiplier is 119% in 2026. The cantonal state tax multiplier is 2026 95% of the basic state tax. The effective personal tax burden depends, among other things, on income, assets, marital status, deductions and church tax. Use the official tax calculator for an amount in francs.
At the end of 2025, the city of Zurich had 452,421 inhabitants. In 2025, the population grew by 3,757 people. The city covers an area of 91.9 km².
In addition to home size and budget, the specific school location, childcare, playgrounds, green spaces and daily routes are important. The city offers a school search by school district; more than 100 schools provide around 500 childcare facilities. There are around 700 playgrounds within the city.
Use the official road-noise map of the city of Zurich. It was last updated on 29 January 2026. For a complete assessment, you should also consider rail, aircraft, leisure and night-time noise.
Check the floor, top-floor/roof position, orientation, shading, window areas, cross-ventilation and surroundings. The city of Zurich has been working with a heat-reduction planning framework since 2020. The everyday-life check links to the official urban-climate information and the UrbanHome guide on heat traps.
A resident parking permit for the blue zone currently costs CHF 300 per calendar year. It is valid only for the blue zone of the stated postal-code district and explicitly does not guarantee an available parking space.
Registration with the city must take place within 14 days after the actual move-in. In the moving check you will also find information on eWZ, parking permits, school/childcare, waste disposal and other address changes.
Yes. Private providers can list properties on UrbanHome free of charge and without registration. According to UrbanHome, once published the listing is immediately discoverable by home seekers.
Use the Cooperative finder on this page and search several housing cooperatives in parallel. Allocation differs by provider: some advertise vacant homes directly, others maintain interest or waiting lists, and some cooperatives require membership. Housing cooperatives Zurich does not broker apartments itself.
District 1 forms the centre. Districts 2 to 8 surround it: District 2 lies to the south-west on the left shore of the lake, Districts 3 and 4 to the west, District 5 to the north-west, District 6 to the north, District 7 to the east and District 8 to the south-east on the right shore. Districts 9 to 12 form the more outlying urban areas in the west, north and north-east. The district finder shows this layout schematically.
For short journeys to Zurich main station, District 1 and adjacent or directly connected areas in Districts 4, 5, 6, 10 and parts of District 3 are particularly relevant. Actual travel time depends on the specific address and connection; also use the Commute check and the official ZVV timetable.
District 11 with Oerlikon and Seebach is a particularly good starting point. Depending on the exact location, Districts 6 and 12 may also be well connected. Always check the exact route in the ZVV timetable, as the stop and time of day can make a major difference.
Zurich is divided into 12 city districts . For statistical purposes, these are further subdivided into 34 statistical neighbourhoods . A city district can therefore contain several neighbourhoods – for example District 2 with Wollishofen, Leimbach and Enge.
Yes. Especially with a very low vacancy rate, searching across several suitable districts can significantly increase your choice. Use the life-situation check, the Commute check or the district finder to identify similar residential areas.
Respond quickly to suitable listings, keep your application documents complete and ready, set up a search alert and do not limit yourself to a single preferred district. It is also worth using cooperatives and the regular property search in parallel.
Typically, complete contact details, information about income and household and – if requested – a recent debt-enforcement register extract are useful. The landlord or property manager decides which documents are actually required. You can find more information in the UrbanHome guide to rental applications.
Yes. Save your search criteria as a search alert so you do not have to reset the same filters every day and can see new suitable listings more quickly. Especially in a tight market, it makes sense to keep an active search across several districts.
No, there is no general rule. Allocation rules differ by cooperative. Some require membership or include it in the allocation process, while others work with direct applications, portals or interest lists. The Cooperative finder helps you get oriented.
Some cooperatives maintain waiting lists or pools of interested applicants, while others explicitly do not, or only do so for certain developments and target groups. The status can change. Always check the current website of the respective cooperative and do not rely on a single waiting list.
Yes. In addition to apartments, UrbanHome may also offer houses, shared-room listings, parking spaces, garages and other property types depending on current availability. Select the relevant property type in the search and adjust location, number of rooms and budget.
As a guide, residential areas in Districts 2, 7, 9, 10 and 12 are interesting starting points. However, the specific street is decisive: traffic, tram, rail, hillside location, courtyards and green space can vary greatly within the same district. Therefore use the district finder as a starting point and then check the specific address.
For an urban starting point, especially Districts 1, 4 and 5 as well as central parts of Districts 3 and 8 are interesting. This is not a quality ranking: depending on whether nightlife, restaurants, universities, the lake or short distances matter more to you, another district may fit better. The life-situation check helps with the initial selection.
This depends strongly on where you study. For ETH Zentrum and the university, central and well-connected areas in Districts 1, 6 and 7 are obvious starting points; Districts 3, 4 or 5 may also be interesting depending on the connection. Compare not only straight-line distance but the actual public transport connection in the Commute check.
Open in the district finder the desired city district or go directly to the relevant district page. There you can check the local context and then narrow the property search to the desired area.
First set a monthly upper limit that fits your overall household budget, and do not budget only for the net rent. With the Budget check you can apply your price ceiling directly to the Zurich search and then see which listings are actually available.
Asking rents are the prices of homes currently being newly offered on the market. Existing rents refer to existing rental agreements and can therefore differ significantly. UrbanHome deliberately separates these figures on the page so that you do not confuse official benchmark data with current market data.
In addition to the floor plan and condition, also check noise, sunlight, shading, ventilation options, public transport routes, shopping and the immediate surroundings. For families, the route to school, childcare and play opportunities are additional factors. The everyday-life check brings together the most important checks for this.
This can make sense if budget or home size is more important than the city boundary. Compare not only distance, but especially door-to-door commuting time, public transport connections and everyday routes. On UrbanHome you can gradually expand the search to surrounding places instead of immediately relaxing your criteria substantially.
Search with clear criteria, save your search as an alert and respond promptly to suitable new listings. It is also worth monitoring several suitable districts at the same time and checking cooperatives in parallel with the regular property search.
For working from home, the specific apartment matters more than the district name: quiet orientation, a suitable floor plan, space for a workstation, good daylight and a stable internet connection are usually more important than maximum centrality. In the life-situation check you can use «Home office» as a starting point and highlight suitable districts.
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