Bern
Living in Lenk
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Lenk (Bern). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
2’344
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’339
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.3%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
256.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 750
2 Rooms
CHF 977
3 Rooms
CHF 1’339
4 Rooms
CHF 1’714
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’169
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+35.3% (+CHF 349)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
139.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
256.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’848
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 17’664
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
1’125
Vacancy Rate
1.3%
New Construction (last year)
9
Homeownership Rate
42.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
2’344
Population Density
19 per km²
Population Growth
+0.70%
Foreign Nationals
14.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
20.0%
20–39 years
24.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
23.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
St. Stephan
6.78 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
257.00%+1.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Lauenen
9.68 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
241.00%-15.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Adelboden
10.76 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
269.00%+13.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Zweisimmen
12.23 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
259.00%+3.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Saanen
13.29 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’455+CHF 116
Taxes
243.00%-13.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Gsteig bei Gstaad
14.76 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
240.00%-16.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Frequently asked questions about Lenk
What is the average rent in Lenk?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Lenk (Bern) is CHF 1’339 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 750, for 4-room CHF 1’714.
What is the tax rate in Lenk?
The combined tax rate in Lenk is 256.00% (municipal: 139.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’848 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Lenk?
The vacancy rate in Lenk is 1.340% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Lenk have?
Lenk has 2’344 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 123.09 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 14.0%.
How well is Lenk connected by public transport?
Lenk has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Bern is reachable in approx. 52 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE