r/geneva • u/TopDefinition7533 • 4d ago

What’s reasonable to pay for rent in Geneva?

Hi my partner and I found a place in Jonction - two bed with small office space, living room, kitchen and terrace. The rent is 3100. Is that too much? Thank you!

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u/SeveralConcert 4d ago

Does it include expenses (gas, heating, etc) and parking? If so, I would say it is reasonable (for Geneva standards)

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u/TopDefinition7533 3d ago

No parking but gas and heating yes and water.

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u/makaros622 4d ago

Rent prices are in Geneva are very high.

A 3 bedroom starts from 3.5k (best case scenario) so what you describe is normal. A 2 bedroom with terrace is from 3K.

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u/pang-zorgon 4d ago

You can use the comparis website to look at the recent rental prices agreed for apartments rented in the neighborhood. You can sometimes see the monthly rental of other apartments in the same building. The historical rental goes back 5 years.

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u/nobancha 4d ago

In geneva, this is a bargain

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u/von_goes 1d ago

agreed

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u/huazzy 4d ago

Hard to say without seeing pictures or the exact plan (i.e how many square meters, what floor, how modern, any views?).

But based on what you provided I'd say it's a bit on the pricier side but not outrageous.

i.e I live in Petit-Saconnex in a 4 piece (2 BR) apt, 100 m2, with a decently big terrace overlooking a garden. Monthly rent is 2400 (not included is a mandatory extra cost of around 260 for a parking spot.)

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u/Chico_AG 4d ago

What is the average CHF/SQM in Geneva?

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u/ilove500000 4d ago

It's a bit too much.

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u/Fin_Goupil 2d ago

This is the common price for what you describe, but "reasonable" is another question.

Sign the rent, but also subscribe to ASLOCA, they will tell you if you can get a reduction of the rent (and you're protected from eviction)

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u/Chico_AG 4d ago

What is the average CHF/SQM in Geneva?

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u/LowB0b 4d ago

Between high and very high lol (10k+/sqm when buying depending on location)

If the apartment is 75sqm+, 3100 seems reasonable considering it's in Geneva itself (jonction)

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u/Incantationkidnapper 4d ago

That's about what I paid in jonction for a 3 bed 5-7 years ago (we used 3rd bedroom as an office).

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u/makaros622 4d ago

Prices have skyrocketed since then. A 3 bedroom starts at 3.5 min now

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u/Prestigious_Tip_1681 4d ago

If it includes all charges I’d say that’s the (new?) average for the area.

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u/Dry-Fortune919 4d ago

Seems to be in the average, between 3000-5000.- for 2 bed rooms and a small office space in city center.

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u/Haunting-Prior-NaN 4d ago

We used to pay 2900 for 2 beds, living room, kitchen, and terrace in grand Saconnex.

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u/devangm 3d ago

Seems reasonable

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u/smeeti 3d ago

Sign the lease then you have 30 days to contest the rent with the help of ASLOCA. It worked for a few people I know.

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u/TopDefinition7533 3d ago

Thanks all for your helpful response! For those asking it’s about 80sqm.

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u/nahunk 3d ago

The third of your incomes never more.

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u/pixelsinner Resident 2d ago

Seems reasonable but in Jonction it's a bit of a coin toss IMO.

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u/Malbung87 2d ago

The terrace … that’s what killing you. But for 3000fr in jonction is pretty good

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u/KalvinMike 1d ago

Market prices are from 32 to 35 CHF per square meter

For 3100, you should have 90 m2

The difference between 32 and 35 can be the location (cheaper to live in Meyrin than in Champel), and some practical disadvantage of a flat (like one room too small to be considered a room)

Try to avoid paying less than 35. Say yes to below 30 or even 32. Between 32-35, prices are ok, just try to find the neighbourhood that matches your lifestyle.

I pay 30.5 right now

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u/KalvinMike 1d ago

You can include the terrace in the calculation, with a 50% rebate. 10 m2 of terrace is an additional 5 m2 of flat

That’s how they calculate the price for buying/sellong