Living in Onex, 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 CHF2,200/month — roughly 23% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 12 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run CHF2,600 - CHF3,200/month and three-bedrooms CHF3,400 - CHF4,100/month on second-hand contracts. At 18 minutes to the center by bus, it sits farther out than 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, residential, value tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

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

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

OpenStreetMap maps Onex-Salle communale as the nearest tram stop, Parc Brot as nearby green space and Coop as the nearest supermarket around the Onex reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows several 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 Onex, Geneva?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Onex costs CHF2,000 - CHF2,400/month (second-hand contract) or CHF1,700 - CHF2,100/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from CHF2,600 - CHF3,200/month, and a 3-bedroom from CHF3,400 - CHF4,100/month.

Is Onex safe for expats?

Onex 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 Onex to Geneva center?

The commute from Onex to Geneva city center takes approximately 18 minutes by bus.

What is Onex like to live in?

Western commune. Budget-friendly, residential. In our data it is tagged as affordable, residential, value.