Basel, Switzerland
Living in Bruderholz, Basel
Leafy hilltop residential area. Villas, gardens, panoramic views, and excellent schools.
A one-bedroom in Bruderholz rents for about CHF2,500 - CHF2,900/month — a very safe area (safety 5/5), roughly 15 minutes from Basel center by tram.
Commute to Center
15 min
tram
Safety Rating
5/5
Very SafeVibe
residentialgreenfamilies
Rent in Bruderholz
Monthly rent in CHF (CHF). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.
| Apartment Size | First-Hand Rent | Second-Hand Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | CHF2,000 - CHF2,400/mo | CHF2,500 - CHF2,900/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | CHF2,800 - CHF3,200/mo | CHF3,400 - CHF4,000/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | CHF3,700 - CHF4,300/mo | CHF4,500 - CHF5,300/mo |
How Bruderholz compares in Basel
Within AffordWhere's Basel dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about CHF2,700/month — close to the city median, and mid-priced of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run CHF3,400 - CHF4,000/month and three-bedrooms CHF4,500 - CHF5,300/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by tram, it sits farther out than most Basel areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, among the higher-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the residential, green, families tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.
Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Gundeldingen. For a shorter commute, see Grossbasel / Altstadt.
Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.
Getting around & nearby amenities
OpenStreetMap maps Binningen Schloss as the nearest tram stop, Margarethenpark as nearby green space and Migros as the nearest supermarket around the Bruderholz reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows many cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.
Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.
Questions people actually ask
- How much is rent in Bruderholz, Basel?
- A 1-bedroom apartment in Bruderholz costs CHF2,500 - CHF2,900/month (second-hand contract) or CHF2,000 - CHF2,400/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from CHF3,400 - CHF4,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from CHF4,500 - CHF5,300/month.
- Is Bruderholz safe for expats?
- Bruderholz has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.
- How long is the commute from Bruderholz to Basel center?
- The commute from Bruderholz to Basel city center takes approximately 15 minutes by tram.
- What is Bruderholz like to live in?
- Leafy hilltop residential area. Villas, gardens, panoramic views, and excellent schools. In our data it is tagged as residential, green, families.
Other neighborhoods in Basel
Grossbasel / Altstadt
5 min walk to center
1BR from CHF2,700/mo
historiccentralcultural
Kleinbasel
10 min tram to center
1BR from CHF2,200/mo
multiculturaltrendynightlife
Gundeldingen
10 min tram to center
1BR from CHF2,000/mo
affordablediverseconvenient
St. Alban
10 min tram to center
1BR from CHF2,900/mo
upscaleriversidequiet
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