Zurich, Switzerland
Living in Oerlikon (Kreis 11), Zurich
North business hub. Modern, offices, growing residential.
A one-bedroom in Oerlikon (Kreis 11) rents for about CHF2,900 - CHF3,400/month — a very safe area (safety 5/5), roughly 15 minutes from Zurich center by train.
Commute to Center
15 min
train
Safety Rating
5/5
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Rent in Oerlikon (Kreis 11)
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 | CHF2,500 - CHF2,900/mo | CHF2,900 - CHF3,400/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | CHF3,300 - CHF3,700/mo | CHF3,800 - CHF4,400/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | CHF4,300 - CHF4,900/mo | CHF5,000 - CHF5,800/mo |
How Oerlikon (Kreis 11) compares in Zurich
Within AffordWhere's Zurich dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about CHF3,150/month — close to the city median, and mid-priced of the 12 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run CHF3,800 - CHF4,400/month and three-bedrooms CHF5,000 - CHF5,800/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by train, it sits farther out 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 business, modern, growing tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.
Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Schwamendingen (Kreis 12). For a shorter commute, see Altstadt (Kreis 1).
Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.
Getting around & nearby amenities
OpenStreetMap maps Leutschenbach as the nearest tram stop, Leutschenpark as nearby green space and Migros as the nearest supermarket around the Oerlikon (Kreis 11) 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 Oerlikon (Kreis 11), Zurich?
- A 1-bedroom apartment in Oerlikon (Kreis 11) costs CHF2,900 - CHF3,400/month (second-hand contract) or CHF2,500 - CHF2,900/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from CHF3,800 - CHF4,400/month, and a 3-bedroom from CHF5,000 - CHF5,800/month.
- Is Oerlikon (Kreis 11) safe for expats?
- Oerlikon (Kreis 11) 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 Oerlikon (Kreis 11) to Zurich center?
- The commute from Oerlikon (Kreis 11) to Zurich city center takes approximately 15 minutes by train.
- What is Oerlikon (Kreis 11) like to live in?
- North business hub. Modern, offices, growing residential. In our data it is tagged as business, modern, growing.
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