Freiburg
Living in Cottens
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Cottens (Freiburg). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
1’509
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’214
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
207.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 680
2 Rooms
CHF 886
3 Rooms
CHF 1’214
4 Rooms
CHF 1’554
5+ Rooms
CHF 1’967
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+28.9% (+CHF 272)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
119.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
88.00%
Combined Tax Rate
207.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 12’006
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 14’283
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
724
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
New Construction (last year)
6
Homeownership Rate
36.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
1’509
Population Density
304 per km²
Population Growth
+1.00%
Foreign Nationals
18.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
19.0%
20–39 years
26.0%
40–64 years
35.0%
65+ years
20.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Autigny
1.22 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF 0
Taxes
193.00%-14.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Neyruz
3.14 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF 0
Taxes
202.00%-5.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Chénens
3.14 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF 0
Taxes
197.00%-10.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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La Brillaz
3.14 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF 0
Taxes
194.00%-13.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Le Glèbe
3.71 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’320+CHF 106
Taxes
182.00%-25.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Gibloux
4.04 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’320+CHF 106
Taxes
196.00%-11.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Frequently asked questions about Cottens
What is the average rent in Cottens?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Cottens (Freiburg) is CHF 1’214 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 680, for 4-room CHF 1’554.
What is the tax rate in Cottens?
The combined tax rate in Cottens is 207.00% (municipal: 119.00%, cantonal: 88.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 12’006 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Cottens?
The vacancy rate in Cottens is 1.060% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Cottens have?
Cottens has 1’509 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 4.97 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 18.0%.
How well is Cottens connected by public transport?
Cottens has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Bern is reachable in approx. 51 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE