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Cooperative housing in the canton of Basel-Stadt
The canton of Basel-Stadt consists of the city of Basel and the two municipalities of Riehen and Bettingen, so almost all cooperative apartments are in Basel's city districts.
Basel has a long tradition of non-profit housing, and the canton grants building land to non-profit developers under long-term building leases so that new cooperative estates can be built. Vacancies are usually advertised directly by the cooperatives, often only briefly. Many require membership and share certificates, so check the conditions of the cooperatives below early.
Rents and figures in the canton of Basel-Stadt
| Size | Median gross rent / month | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1–1.5 rooms | CHF 970 | 15 |
| 2–2.5 rooms | CHF 1,230 | 42 |
| 3–3.5 rooms | CHF 1,490 | 79 |
| 4–4.5 rooms | CHF 1,900 | 30 |
| 5+ rooms | CHF 3,180 | 17 |
Based on 391 listings recorded by Laos.io (latest on 14 Aug 2026). Rents: advertised gross rents of the listings of the last two years, shown from 10 listings from at least 2 different landlords – not a representative local rent. Share capital: stated in 84 listings from 10 cooperatives. Figures are only shown with enough listings, as of 4 Nov 2026. Market report
Towns with cooperative apartments in the canton of Basel-Stadt
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Active listings also in: Bettingen (3)
Housing cooperatives in the canton of Basel-Stadt
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FAQ: cooperative apartments in the canton of Basel-Stadt
Are there cooperative apartments available in the canton of Basel-Stadt right now?
Laos.io currently has 98 active listings for cooperative apartments in the canton of Basel-Stadt (as of 5 Nov 2026). Check with the landlord whether an apartment is still available. 50 new listings were added over the last 12 months.
How much does a cooperative apartment cost in the canton of Basel-Stadt?
The median advertised gross rent in our archive (cooperative apartments in the canton of Basel-Stadt, last two years) is CHF 1,460 per month (n = 183 listings). It is not a representative average rent of all cooperative apartments. By size: 1–1.5 rooms CHF 970; 2–2.5 rooms CHF 1,230; 3–3.5 rooms CHF 1,490; 4–4.5 rooms CHF 1,900; 5+ rooms CHF 3,180. Non-profit landlords set the rent according to their costs rather than a targeted market return.
Which housing cooperatives are there in the canton of Basel-Stadt?
Our directory lists 97 cooperatives and non-profit landlords in the canton of Basel-Stadt, for example Stiftung Habitat, Wohnbau-Genossenschaft Nordwest wgn, Mieter-Baugenossenschaft Basel and WOHNSTADT Bau- und Verwaltungsgenossenschaft. Their profile pages show contact details, membership requirements and current listings.
Which apartment sizes are most common in the canton of Basel-Stadt?
3-room apartments are the most common (62 listings in the last two years), followed by 2-room apartments (26) and 4-room apartments (21).
How do I apply for a cooperative apartment?
You apply directly with the cooperative, usually via the link in the listing. A complete application usually includes an extract from the debt enforcement register, proof of income and a short cover letter. Many landlords require a minimum occupancy depending on the number of rooms and ask you to buy share certificates when you move in. Reacting quickly pays off: popular apartments often receive a very large number of applications.