
City · St. Gallen
St. Gallen is a Swiss city and the capital of the canton of St. Gallen. It evolved from the hermitage of Saint Gall, founded in the 7th century. Today, it is a large urban agglomeration and represents the center of eastern Switzerland. Its economy consists mainly of the service sector. The city is home to the University of St. Gallen, one of the best business schools in Europe.
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The rental vacancy rate is 2.30%, 68% above the cantonal average (1.37 %) — a comparatively relaxed market. The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) is 138%, 22% above the cantonal average (113 %). Median taxable income is CHF 55'400, 11% below the Swiss median (CHF 61'929). St. Gallen has 79'487 residents (2025).
Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (BFS).
253 apartments are currently listed to rent in St. Gallen on Homematch. The selection updates throughout the day as agencies publish new listings.
The median asking rent in St. Gallen is around CHF 19 per m² per month. For an 80 m² property that works out to roughly CHF 1'510 per month — actual prices vary by neighbourhood, condition and amenities.
St. Gallen has approximately 79'487 residents.
The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in St. Gallen is 138% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.
3.5 rooms · 80 m²
9062 Lustmühle
CHF 3'100 /month
4.5 rooms
Hauptstrasse 101, 9052 Niederteufen
3.5 rooms · 80 m²
Brugghalden 6, 9300 Wittenbach