The real-estate market in Geneva can be pretty daunting. Low supply, high demand, wary landlords... * I wouldn't bother with France unless you're willing to dr

The real-estate market in Geneva can be pretty daunting. Low supply, high demand, wary landlords... * I wouldn't bother with France unless you're willing to drive and waste a lot of time in traffic jams. Annemasse is the exception, but it's pretty sketchy imho. * On the other hand, living in the countryside can be a good option. Public transportation works better than if you cross the border, and biking to work can be reasonably doable. * Living a bit further in Vaud, near a train station, is a good option too. * Most apartments belong to estate companies (régies immobilières), not individual landlords. Contacting them directly is definitely the way to go. * https://www.scrapeo.com https://www.scrapeo.com (disclaimer: it's run by friends of mine, you can scroll down and see the websites they're scraping if you prefer).