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Cooperative housing in the canton of Solothurn
The canton of Solothurn has three towns with a cooperative housing supply – Solothurn, Olten and Grenchen – plus municipalities in the Wasseramt and Niederamt districts.
As a rail hub, Olten is attractive for commuters to Zurich, Bern, Basel and Lucerne. Many cooperatives in the canton are small, and vacancies often only appear on their own websites, which Laos.io checks continuously.
Rents and figures in the canton of Solothurn
| Size | Median gross rent / month | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2–2.5 rooms | CHF 1,000 | 19 |
| 3–3.5 rooms | CHF 1,380 | 43 |
| 4–4.5 rooms | CHF 1,530 | 24 |
Based on 169 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.
Towns with cooperative apartments in the canton of Solothurn
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Active listings also in: Egerkingen (3), Schnottwil (2), Dulliken (1), Gerlafingen (1), Holderbank SO (1), Langendorf (1), Starrkirch-Wil (1), Wangen bei Olten (1)
Housing cooperatives in the canton of Solothurn
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FAQ: cooperative apartments in the canton of Solothurn
Are there cooperative apartments available in the canton of Solothurn right now?
Laos.io currently has 49 active listings for cooperative apartments in the canton of Solothurn (as of 5 Nov 2026). Check with the landlord whether an apartment is still available. 29 new listings were added over the last 12 months.
How much does a cooperative apartment cost in the canton of Solothurn?
The median advertised gross rent in our archive (cooperative apartments in the canton of Solothurn, last two years) is CHF 1,380 per month (n = 95 listings). It is not a representative average rent of all cooperative apartments. By size: 2–2.5 rooms CHF 1,000; 3–3.5 rooms CHF 1,380; 4–4.5 rooms CHF 1,530. 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 Solothurn?
Our directory lists 41 cooperatives and non-profit landlords in the canton of Solothurn, for example NEUE WOHNBAUGENOSSENSCHAFT GRENCHEN NWG, Wogeno Solothurn Genossenschaft, Eisenbahner Baugenossenschaft EBGO and Mieter-Baugenossenschaft Basel. Their profile pages show contact details, membership requirements and current listings.
Which apartment sizes are most common in the canton of Solothurn?
3.5-room apartments are the most common (28 listings in the last two years), followed by 3-room apartments (15) and 4-room apartments (13).
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.