WaadtZIP 1023District Ouest lausannois

Living in Lausanne

Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Lausanne (Waadt). All key figures for your apartment search.

Population
8’200
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’750
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.5%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
235.00%
2023

Rent Prices

As of 2023

1 Room
CHF 950
2 Rooms
CHF 1’350
3 Rooms
CHF 1’750
4 Rooms
CHF 2’200
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’850

Rent Price Trend

1’0001’5002’0002’50020052007201020132016201920222023CHF 1’285CHF 1’750
20052023+36.2% (+CHF 465)

Tax Burden

Municipal Tax Rate
79.50%
Cantonal Tax Rate
155.50%
Combined Tax Rate
235.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 15’200
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 18’100
Tax year 2023

Housing Market

Total Dwellings
74’200
Vacancy Rate
0.5%
New Construction (last year)
720
Homeownership Rate
10.5%

Dwellings by Size

1 rm.
11%
2 rm.
20%
3 rm.
32%
4 rm.
25%
5+ rm.
12%

Population & Demographics

Population
8’200
Population Density
2’343 per km²
Population Growth
+1.30%
Foreign Nationals
42.5%

Age Distribution

0–19 years
18.5%
20–39 years
31.0%
40–64 years
32.0%
65+ years
18.5%

Public Transport & Accessibility

PT Quality Class
A
A – very well connected
Travel Time to Center
0 min.
Lausanne
Nearest Center
Lausanne

Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities

Frequently asked questions about Lausanne

What is the average rent in Lausanne?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Lausanne (Waadt) is CHF 1’750 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 950, for 4-room CHF 2’200.
What is the tax rate in Lausanne?
The combined tax rate in Lausanne is 235.00% (municipal: 79.50%, cantonal: 155.50%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 15’200 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Lausanne?
The vacancy rate in Lausanne is 0.450% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Lausanne have?
Lausanne has 8’200 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 3.50 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 42.5%.
How well is Lausanne connected by public transport?
Lausanne has public transport quality class A (A – very well connected). The nearest centre Lausanne is reachable in approx. 0 minutes.

Current Listings in Lausanne

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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE