Key location factors for Cointrin at a glance.
Cointrin has a mixed building structure: 49 % single-family, 43 % multi-family and 4 % 2-unit buildings.
The median build year 2007 is above the Swiss average (1991). 25 % of buildings date from before 1980.
Heat pumps are recorded in 5 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).
Source: Own analysis of public Swiss real estate data · Net rent excl. utilities · Market analysis as of July 2026
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Noise, sunlight and public transport vary significantly within Cointrin — street by street. Check a specific address:
| Buy | Rent per month | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | CHF 450k–550k | CHF 900–1'100 |
| 2 rooms | CHF 600k–700k | CHF 1'300–1'500 |
| 3 rooms | CHF 800k–900k | CHF 1'800–2'000 |
| 4 rooms | CHF 1.05M–1.15M | CHF 2'300–2'500 |
| 5 rooms | CHF 1.4M–1.5M | CHF 3'100–3'300 |
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Prices have risen strongly over the past five years and continued to increase slightly in the most recent year. The long-term trend over two decades also shows strong upward movement, reflecting sustained demand in the Geneva region.
For a single person earning a higher income without church tax, the tax burden sits in the Swiss midfield. Geneva communes generally have higher taxes than some other cantons, but Meyrin is neither among the cheapest nor most expensive nationally.
Both rental and purchase markets show very limited availability. Prospective buyers and tenants should expect a competitive search process with few options at any given time. Patience and readiness to act quickly are typically necessary.
Given the tight market and above-average purchase prices, buying requires substantial capital and long-term commitment. Renting offers flexibility but also faces limited supply. The choice depends on personal financial situation and how long you plan to stay.
The commune appeals to professionals working in Geneva's international sector, airport employees, and families seeking proximity to urban amenities while remaining in a residential setting. Good transport links make commuting feasible for those working across the canton.
Rents in the range of CHF 32-38/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Cointrin. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.
Rental prices in Cointrin are currently typically in the range CHF 32-38 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 2,250–2,650 per month as net cold rent — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.
The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Cointrin is typically in the range CHF 10'600-11'800 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.
The m² price for houses in Cointrin is typically in the range CHF 11'800-15'100 per m² (defensive range ±12 %). House prices vary considerably depending on plot size, buildability and micro-location within the municipality — a direct m² comparison serves only as an initial orientation.
The effective tax burden in Cointrin is 19.7 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 29,579 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Cointrin is below. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.
No — in Cointrin the share of second homes is 9.5 %, below the 20 % threshold. The second-home law does not apply here, and new second homes are generally permitted. Source: Federal Office for Spatial Development (ARE), 2025.
A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Cointrin the median is around CHF 11'160 per m² for condominiums. A realistic estimate also factors in location, year of construction, condition, fit-out quality and view. For a free, property-specific indication you can use the Immoskop analysis tool: enter the address and property details to receive a data-based reference value — as guidance, not a substitute for an official or bank-verified valuation.
Comparison with neighbouring municipalities — purchase price difference to Cointrin colour-coded.
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