BernZIP 3001, 3003, 3004 +14• District Bern-Mittelland
Living in Bern
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Bern (Bern). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
134’800
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’580
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.6%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
254.50%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 890
2 Rooms
CHF 1’250
3 Rooms
CHF 1’580
4 Rooms
CHF 1’980
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’520
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+50.6% (+CHF 531)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
154.50%
Cantonal Tax Rate
100.00%
Combined Tax Rate
254.50%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 13’800
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 16’500
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
72’500
Vacancy Rate
0.6%
New Construction (last year)
650
Homeownership Rate
11.2%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
11%
2 rm.
20%
3 rm.
31%
4 rm.
25%
5+ rm.
13%
Population & Demographics
Population
134’800
Population Density
2’611 per km²
Population Growth
+0.80%
Foreign Nationals
25.8%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
17.5%
20–39 years
30.8%
40–64 years
32.5%
65+ years
19.2%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Ostermundigen
2.84 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’455CHF -125
Taxes
243.00%-11.5%
Vacancy1.0%
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Bremgarten bei Bern
3.11 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -241
Taxes
277.00%+22.5%
Vacancy1.0%
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Bremgarten bei Bern
3.13 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’455CHF -125
Taxes
271.00%+16.5%
Vacancy1.4%
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Muri bei Bern
3.51 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’550CHF -30
Taxes
–
Vacancy–
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Köniz
3.53 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’520CHF -60
Taxes
–
Vacancy0.8%
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Ittigen
4.07 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’420CHF -160
Taxes
263.00%+8.5%
Vacancy1.3%
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Frequently asked questions about Bern
What is the average rent in Bern?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Bern (Bern) is CHF 1’580 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 890, for 4-room CHF 1’980.
What is the tax rate in Bern?
The combined tax rate in Bern is 254.50% (municipal: 154.50%, cantonal: 100.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 13’800 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Bern?
The vacancy rate in Bern is 0.620% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Bern have?
Bern has 134’800 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 51.62 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 25.8%.
How well is Bern connected by public transport?
Bern has public transport quality class A (A – very well connected). The nearest centre Bern is reachable in approx. 0 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE