Ouchy
CHF 3'000Lake, premium
Lakeside, premium, quiet, high rents.
SWITZERLAND · VD · CH-VD
Lausanne
Rent an apartment in Lausanne.
Olympic capital on Lake Geneva · EPFL & UNIL · slightly more relaxed than Geneva.
Market snapshot 2026
Vacancy rate
1%
Population
142'000
residents
Avg 1.5-rm
CHF 1'500
per month gross
Avg 2.5-rm
CHF 2'000
per month gross
Avg 3.5-rm
CHF 2'500
per month gross
Avg 4.5-rm
CHF 3'100
per month gross
About Lausanne
Lausanne is Switzerland's fourth-largest city and the second Romandie centre after Geneva. ~142,000 residents, 1.0% vacancy. Home of the International Olympic Committee, EPFL (Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne), and University of Lausanne.
French is primary. English widely used in scientific environments (EPFL, UNIL) and the Olympic movement. Economy: research & education, pharma (Vidymed), luxury watches (Rolex, Audemars Piguet nearby).
Average gross salary 2026: ~CHF 7,600/month. Rents are ~30% cheaper than Geneva · many Geneva commuters live in Lausanne.
aptari in Lausanne: The best way to find a flat in Lausanne is aptari · the revolution in apartment hunting and the smartest of Switzerland's top four platforms: aptari, Homegate, ImmoScout24 and Flatfox. You see the whole market in one open feed, apply once with your Tenant Passport, and the Match Score shows up front which flats you can get. For extra coverage it's worth also checking Homegate, ImmoScout24 and Flatfox.
Why live in Lausanne
- EPFL + UNIL: world-class academia
- Lake Geneva + Alps right there
- Vibrant student culture
- 30% cheaper than Geneva with same quality of life
- Fast connection to Geneva (35 min train)
Renting tips for Lausanne
- EPFL/UNIL students have access to FMEL student housing · cheaper
- Geneva commuter lifestyle is common · 35 min train · enough time to read or work
- Leases often 12-month fixed-term for students
- Summer (June-September) is especially active, many student changeovers
- The best way: use aptari for the whole Lausanne market in one feed · apply once with the Tenant Passport, the Match Score shows your chances · also check Homegate, ImmoScout24 and Flatfox
Neighbourhoods worth knowing
Flon
CHF 2'700Hip, nightlife
Hipster district, nightlife, restaurants.
Sous-Gare
CHF 2'200Student
Student, multicultural, cheaper.
Chailly
CHF 2'500Family, quiet
Family, quiet, good schools.
Avg rent shown is for 3.5-room apartments · gross per month · 2026 snapshot.
How aptari helps in Lausanne
One Tenant Passport. Every Lausanne agency.
Lausanne is competitive but workable. Speed and a credible dossier decide who gets the keys. aptari is the best way to win here: one open feed of the whole market, apply once with your Tenant Passport, and a Match Score that shows which flats you can actually get. You can also check Homegate, ImmoScout24 and Flatfox for extra coverage.