WaadtZIP 1066• District Lausanne
Living in Renens
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Renens (Waadt). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
9’700
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’695
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.7%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
235.00%
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+38.9% (+CHF 475)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
127.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
108.00%
Combined Tax Rate
235.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 13’630
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 16’215
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
4’656
Vacancy Rate
0.7%
New Construction (last year)
37
Homeownership Rate
41.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
9’700
Population Density
1’653 per km²
Population Growth
+1.00%
Foreign Nationals
39.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
19.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
35.0%
65+ years
19.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Prilly
0.82 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF -136
Taxes
232.00%-3.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Chavannes-près-Renens
1.30 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’695CHF 0
Taxes
243.00%+8.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Crissier
1.71 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’695CHF 0
Taxes
224.00%-11.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Jouxtens-Mézery
1.82 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’500CHF -195
Taxes
–
Vacancy–
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Ecublens
2.39 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’695CHF 0
Taxes
253.00%+18.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Saint-Sulpice
2.72 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF -136
Taxes
231.00%-4.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Frequently asked questions about Renens
What is the average rent in Renens?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Renens (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 Renens?
The combined tax rate in Renens is 235.00% (municipal: 127.00%, cantonal: 108.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 13’630 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Renens?
The vacancy rate in Renens is 0.670% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Renens have?
Renens has 9’700 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 5.87 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 39.0%.
How well is Renens connected by public transport?
Renens has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Lausanne is reachable in approx. 36 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE