Zurich, Switzerland
Living in Langstrasse (Kreis 4), Zurich
Diverse multicultural area. Nightlife, restaurants, creative scene.
A one-bedroom in Langstrasse (Kreis 4) rents for about CHF3,000 - CHF3,500/month — a safe area (safety 4/5), roughly 10 minutes from Zurich center by tram.
Commute to Center
10 min
tram
Safety Rating
4/5
SafeVibe
multiculturalnightlifediverse
Rent in Langstrasse (Kreis 4)
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 | CHF2,600 - CHF3,000/mo | CHF3,000 - CHF3,500/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | CHF3,300 - CHF3,900/mo | CHF3,900 - CHF4,500/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | CHF4,500 - CHF5,100/mo | CHF5,200 - CHF6,000/mo |
How Langstrasse (Kreis 4) compares in Zurich
Within AffordWhere's Zurich dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about CHF3,250/month — close to the city median, and mid-priced 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 tram, it sits about as central as most Zurich areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the multicultural, nightlife, diverse tags, it may suit renters who want to be close to the center.
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 Sihlpost/HB as the nearest tram stop, Zeughaushof as nearby green space and Sala-Thai as the nearest supermarket around the Langstrasse (Kreis 4) 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 Langstrasse (Kreis 4), Zurich?
- A 1-bedroom apartment in Langstrasse (Kreis 4) 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 Langstrasse (Kreis 4) safe for expats?
- Langstrasse (Kreis 4) 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 Langstrasse (Kreis 4) to Zurich center?
- The commute from Langstrasse (Kreis 4) to Zurich city center takes approximately 10 minutes by tram.
- What is Langstrasse (Kreis 4) like to live in?
- Diverse multicultural area. Nightlife, restaurants, creative scene. In our data it is tagged as multicultural, nightlife, diverse.
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