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How to Rent Furniture in Switzerland

Written by Mohammed AliUpdated
Verified · Last updated 1 August 2026
CHF 100–500/monthOPTIONAL

Step by step

  1. 1

    Understand 'unfurnished' in Switzerland

    Swiss unfurnished really means empty — often no kitchen, no light fixtures, no curtains. Budget for this or look for furnished/partially furnished options.

  2. 2

    Furniture rental services

    Furnish Your Home (furnishyourhome.ch), IKEA Rental (via Grover), or local expat groups. Rental packages start at CHF 100-300/month for a full apartment.

  3. 3

    Buy smart — second-hand

    tutti.ch, Ricardo, Facebook Marketplace, and local Brockenhaus (thrift stores) have quality used furniture. Many expats sell everything when leaving.

  4. 4

    IKEA planning service

    IKEA Spreitenbach (ZH), Aubonne (VD), and Lyssach (BE) offer full kitchen planning. Delivery and assembly available.

Your next step

Turn this guide into action — run the numbers for your own situation, then work through the deadlines for your canton.

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People also asked

Do I need to install my own kitchen?

In many Swiss apartments, yes. The previous tenant often takes the kitchen. Budget CHF 5,000–15,000 for a basic kitchen, or negotiate with the landlord to include one.

What about washing machines?

Most Swiss apartments have shared laundry rooms (Waschküche) in the basement. You'll be assigned specific time slots. Bringing your own machine is uncommon.

Official sources for this guide

  1. tutti.ch — Second-hand marketplace

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