Zurich, Switzerland
Living in Altstadt (Kreis 1), Zurich
Historic old town. Banking district, luxury shopping, very expensive.
A one-bedroom in Altstadt (Kreis 1) rents for about CHF3,800 - CHF4,400/month — a very safe area (safety 5/5), roughly 5 minutes from Zurich center by walk.
Commute to Center
5 min
walk
Safety Rating
5/5
Very SafeVibe
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Rent in Altstadt (Kreis 1)
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 | CHF3,300 - CHF3,700/mo | CHF3,800 - CHF4,400/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | CHF4,200 - CHF4,800/mo | CHF4,900 - CHF5,600/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | CHF5,600 - CHF6,400/mo | CHF6,500 - CHF7,500/mo |
How Altstadt (Kreis 1) compares in Zurich
Within AffordWhere's Zurich dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about CHF4,100/month — roughly 28% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 12 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run CHF4,900 - CHF5,600/month and three-bedrooms CHF6,500 - CHF7,500/month on second-hand contracts. At 5 minutes to the center by walk, it sits closer to the center than most Zurich areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the historic, luxury, finance tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.
Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Schwamendingen (Kreis 12).
Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.
Getting around & nearby amenities
OpenStreetMap maps Sihlstrasse as the nearest tram stop, Alter Botanischer Garten as nearby green space and Coop as the nearest supermarket around the Altstadt (Kreis 1) 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.
Questions people actually ask
- How much is rent in Altstadt (Kreis 1), Zurich?
- A 1-bedroom apartment in Altstadt (Kreis 1) costs CHF3,800 - CHF4,400/month (second-hand contract) or CHF3,300 - CHF3,700/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from CHF4,900 - CHF5,600/month, and a 3-bedroom from CHF6,500 - CHF7,500/month.
- Is Altstadt (Kreis 1) safe for expats?
- Altstadt (Kreis 1) 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 Altstadt (Kreis 1) to Zurich center?
- The commute from Altstadt (Kreis 1) to Zurich city center takes approximately 5 minutes by walk.
- What is Altstadt (Kreis 1) like to live in?
- Historic old town. Banking district, luxury shopping, very expensive. In our data it is tagged as historic, luxury, finance.
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