Rents in the canton of St. Gallen
Usual net rents in the canton of St. Gallen by flat size. Federal figures for 2024.
Of 26 cantons, St. Gallen is number 14, counting from the cheapest. A 3-room flat costs 9% less here than the Swiss average.
By flat size
| Rooms | Canton of St. Gallen, CHF | Switzerland, CHF |
|---|---|---|
| 1 room | 747 , uncertainty plus or minus 29 francs | 902 |
| 2 rooms | 1'075 , uncertainty plus or minus 21 francs | 1'217 |
| 3 rooms | 1'312 , uncertainty plus or minus 18 francs | 1'446 |
| 4 rooms | 1'503 , uncertainty plus or minus 19 francs | 1'708 |
| 5 rooms | 1'770 , uncertainty plus or minus 44 francs | 2'068 |
| 6 and more | 2'062 , uncertainty plus or minus 107 francs | 2'578 |
| All flats | 1'343 , uncertainty plus or minus 12 francs | 1'485 |
Net rent per month. Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), structural survey, 2024 data.
Town or country
What a flat costs depends a lot on whether it is in a city, in the surrounding area or in the countryside. These figures cover the whole of Switzerland, not just this canton.
| Type of municipality | 3 rooms, CHF | All flats, CHF |
|---|---|---|
| Rural municipality | 1'253 | 1'322 |
| Town in a small urban area, or outside one | 1'338 | 1'379 |
| Town in a medium-sized urban area | 1'348 | 1'392 |
| Municipality on the edge of a town | 1'371 | 1'429 |
| Town in a large urban area | 1'607 | 1'634 |