Waadt
Living in Ecublens
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Ecublens (Waadt). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
12’854
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’695
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.7%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
253.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 949
2 Rooms
CHF 1’237
3 Rooms
CHF 1’695
4 Rooms
CHF 2’170
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’746
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+37.2% (+CHF 460)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
145.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
108.00%
Combined Tax Rate
253.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’674
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 17’457
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
6’170
Vacancy Rate
0.7%
New Construction (last year)
49
Homeownership Rate
45.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
12’854
Population Density
2’251 per km²
Population Growth
+1.40%
Foreign Nationals
35.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
18.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
21.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Echandens
1.03 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF -136
Taxes
251.00%-2.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Chavannes-près-Renens
1.21 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’695CHF 0
Taxes
243.00%-10.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Saint-Sulpice
1.30 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF -136
Taxes
231.00%-22.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Denges
1.71 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF -136
Taxes
249.00%-4.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Renens
2.39 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’695CHF 0
Taxes
235.00%-18.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Préverenges
2.41 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’695CHF 0
Taxes
224.00%-29.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Frequently asked questions about Ecublens
What is the average rent in Ecublens?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Ecublens (Waadt) is CHF 1’695 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 949, for 4-room CHF 2’170.
What is the tax rate in Ecublens?
The combined tax rate in Ecublens is 253.00% (municipal: 145.00%, cantonal: 108.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’674 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Ecublens?
The vacancy rate in Ecublens is 0.690% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Ecublens have?
Ecublens has 12’854 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 5.71 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 35.0%.
How well is Ecublens connected by public transport?
Ecublens has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Lausanne is reachable in approx. 25 minutes.
Current Listings in Ecublens
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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE