Living in Kleinbasel, Basel

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.

Within AffordWhere's Basel dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about CHF2,450/month — roughly 9% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run CHF3,100 - CHF3,600/month and three-bedrooms CHF4,100 - CHF4,800/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by tram, it sits about as central as most Basel areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the multicultural, trendy, nightlife tags, it may suit value-conscious renters and students.

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.

OpenStreetMap maps Riehenring as the nearest tram stop, Claramatte as nearby green space and Express Market as the nearest supermarket around the Kleinbasel reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of 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.

How much is rent in Kleinbasel, Basel?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Kleinbasel costs CHF2,200 - CHF2,700/month (second-hand contract) or CHF1,800 - CHF2,200/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from CHF3,100 - CHF3,600/month, and a 3-bedroom from CHF4,100 - CHF4,800/month.

Is Kleinbasel safe for expats?

Kleinbasel has a safety rating of 4/5 (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 Kleinbasel to Basel center?

The commute from Kleinbasel to Basel city center takes approximately 10 minutes by tram.

What is Kleinbasel like to live in?

North bank across the Rhine. Multicultural Klybeck area, street food, bars, and Basel's edgier side. In our data it is tagged as multicultural, trendy, nightlife.