Key location factors for Biel/Bienne at a glance.
Biel/Bienne has an urban character: 56 % of residential buildings are multi-family houses, 30 % single-family homes.
The median build year 2005 is above the Swiss average (1991). 27 % of buildings date from before 1980.
Heat pumps are recorded in 6 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).
Source: Own analysis of public Swiss real estate data · Net rent excl. utilities · Market analysis as of May 2026
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Noise, sunlight and public transport vary significantly within Biel/Bienne — street by street. Check a specific address:
| Buy | Rent per month | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | CHF 450k–550k | CHF 800–1'000 |
| 2 rooms | CHF 500k–600k | CHF 1'100–1'300 |
| 3 rooms | CHF 550k–650k | CHF 1'400–1'600 |
| 4 rooms | CHF 700k–800k | CHF 1'800–2'000 |
| 5 rooms | CHF 900k–1M | CHF 2'300–2'500 |
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Property prices have shown strong growth over the long term and continued rising moderately in recent years. The market demonstrates solid upward momentum, though from a mid-range price base compared to other Swiss cities.
Yes, the purchase market currently has very limited inventory. Buyers should expect strong competition and be prepared to act quickly when suitable properties become available. This tight supply favors sellers in price negotiations.
For a typical profile, tax burden sits in the Swiss midfield—neither a tax haven nor particularly expensive. This applies to specific income levels and civil status; individual situations vary and warrant personal calculation.
The rental market offers abundant choice with good availability, while purchase properties are scarce. Renters benefit from selection and negotiating power, while buyers face competition but enter a market with solid long-term growth history.
The mid-range price level and good transport connections appeal to both groups seeking affordable Swiss urban living. The bilingual environment and cultural offerings suit those valuing linguistic diversity, though individual neighborhood characteristics vary considerably.
Rents in the range of CHF 20-25/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Biel/Bienne. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.
Rental prices in Biel/Bienne are currently typically in the range CHF 20-25 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,450–1,700 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 Biel/Bienne is typically in the range CHF 6'400-7'200 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.
The m² price for houses in Biel/Bienne is typically in the range CHF 5'800-7'500 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 Biel/Bienne is 20.7 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 31,009 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Biel/Bienne is above. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.
No — in Biel/Bienne the share of second homes is 13.3 %, 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 Biel/Bienne the median is around CHF 6'783 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 Biel/Bienne colour-coded.
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