Living in Lancy, 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 CHF2,300/month — roughly 19% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 12 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run CHF2,800 - CHF3,400/month and three-bedrooms CHF3,600 - CHF4,300/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by tram, it sits about as central as most Geneva areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the affordable, families, accessible 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 Lancy-Mairie as the nearest tram stop, Parc de la Mairie-de-Lancy as nearby green space and Coop as the nearest supermarket around the Lancy 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.

How much is rent in Lancy, Geneva?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Lancy costs CHF2,100 - CHF2,500/month (second-hand contract) or CHF1,800 - CHF2,200/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from CHF2,800 - CHF3,400/month, and a 3-bedroom from CHF3,600 - CHF4,300/month.

Is Lancy safe for expats?

Lancy 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 Lancy to Geneva center?

The commute from Lancy to Geneva city center takes approximately 15 minutes by tram.

What is Lancy like to live in?

Southern commune. Affordable, families. In our data it is tagged as affordable, families, accessible.