Living in Eaux-Vives, Geneva

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 Geneva dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about CHF3,250/month — roughly 14% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 12 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run CHF3,900 - CHF4,500/month and three-bedrooms CHF5,200 - CHF6,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by bus, it sits closer to the center than most Geneva areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, among the higher-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the lakeside, expat-friendly, parks tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Onex. For a shorter commute, see Vieille Ville.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Genève-Eaux-Vives as the nearest rail stop, Square Agasse as nearby green space and Coop as the nearest supermarket around the Eaux-Vives 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 Eaux-Vives, Geneva?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Eaux-Vives costs CHF3,000 - CHF3,500/month (second-hand contract) or CHF2,600 - CHF3,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from CHF3,900 - CHF4,500/month, and a 3-bedroom from CHF5,200 - CHF6,000/month.

Is Eaux-Vives safe for expats?

Eaux-Vives 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 Eaux-Vives to Geneva center?

The commute from Eaux-Vives to Geneva city center takes approximately 10 minutes by bus.

What is Eaux-Vives like to live in?

Lakeside neighborhood. Parks, expat-friendly, good restaurants. In our data it is tagged as lakeside, expat-friendly, parks.