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2 Apartments for rent in Schänis

About Schänis

Schänis is a municipality in the Wahlkreis (constituency) of See-Gaster in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.

Canton: St. Gallen
Area: 39.9 km²

Population

4'172residents

Median taxable income

CHF 63'587

Vacancy

0.37%

Foreign residents

15.6%

Dwellings

1'892

Jobs (FTE)

1'408

Tax multiplier

125%

Land use across the commune

Every 100 × 100 m of Schänis, coloured by how it's used. Drawn from the BFS Arealstatistik 2025 release — the most recent nationwide snapshot.

Source BFS Arealstatistik

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Jobs & economy

1'408 full-time-equivalent jobs across 324 businesses — services make up 50% of employment, industry 33% (2018).

Source BFS STATENT

1'408FTE total

Primary17.1%

Secondary32.5%

Tertiary50.4%

Land use

5% built-up, 50% agricultural, 40% forest. Measured across 3'986 hectares (2018).

Source BFS Arealstatistik

Settlement5.3%

Agriculture52.2%

Forest42.5%

Water0.0%

Election Results

SVP led the 2023 National Council election with 42.3%, ahead of Mitte at 23.2%.

Source BFS

SVP

42.3%−0.1 pp

Mitte

23.2%

FDP

11.0%+0.4 pp

Grüne

7.5%−0.5 pp

5.9%−1.1 pp

GLP

4.1%−2.6 pp

EDU

1.4%−0.2 pp

Others

1.1%

2023 vs 2019

Primary / second-home mix

89.8% of dwellings are primary residences; 10.2% are second homes (2026).

Source BFS

Primary residences89.8%

Second homes10.2%

Climate data

Annual mean 8.1°C with 1'818 mm of rain. Warmest in July (17.4°C), coldest in January (-1.1°C). Station: Ebnat-Kappel, 623 m.

Source MeteoSchweiz

8.1°C

Annual mean

Mean 8.1°C

Rain 1818 mm

Ebnat-Kappel · 623 m.a.s.l. · 1991–2020 normals

Warming trend

Mean annual temperature at Elm has risen by +2.4°C between the first 30 observed years (1879–1908) and the most recent (1996–2025).

Source MeteoSchweiz NBCN

+2.4°C

mean 1996–2025 vs. 1879–1908

Elm · 958 m.a.s.l. · 1879–2025

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Canton St. Gallen
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2 properties in Schänis

ERSTBEZUG - 3.5 Neubau: Zentral. Vielseitig. W 1.1, 1.2,1.3

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CHF1'990.–

3.5 rooms100 m²

3.5 roomsCHF1'990.–100 m²

8718 Schänis

"ERSTBEZUG - 3.5 Neubau: Zentral. Vielseitig. W 1.1, 1.2,1.3"

Zentral. Neu. Vielseitig. Web-Link: https://www.lintha-verde.ch/ LINTHA VERDE Schänis 8 Wohnungen Erstbezug ab Herbst 2026. Auf einen Blick: \+ zentrale Lage in Schänis \+ moderne, grosszügige Grundrisse \+ ruhige Loggias und Sitzplätze \+ gute Parkierung Neubau für Mieter, die zentrale Lage, zeitgemässen Ausbau und flexible Flächen suchen.

COMPLETELY FURNISHED DREAM HOME FOR RENT

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CHF3'000.–

4 rooms

4 roomsCHF3'000.–

8718 Schänis

"COMPLETELY FURNISHED DREAM HOME FOR RENT"

This spacious 4-room apartment in Schänis is ideal for families or couples who appreciate plenty of space and light. The apartment is fully furnished and has a parking space in the underground garage. The rent already includes ancillary costs, so you don't have to worry about anything else. The rental is limited to 1-2 years, offering flexibility and planning security. Experience living comfort at the highest level in this beautiful property.This BETTERHOMES offer is characterized by the following advantages:- large living area- bright apartment- furnished- underground parking space- including ancillary costs- limited rental period (1-2 years)- and, and, and ...Interested? Contact us for a non-binding viewing!Didn't find anything suitable? Over 2,000 more offers at: www.betterhomes.ch - the real estate fair mediatorDo you want to market a property yourself?Take advantage of our know-how: https://www.betterhomes.ch/de/profitierenDo you want to have a property valued?Find out its value now through our free valuation, immediately and without obligation!https://www.betterhomes.ch/de/knowledge/estimationMore detailsLocation: centralBathrooms / wet cells: 2 (1 x bathtub / WC, 1 x WC / shower)Public transport: Schänis train station, 400 mSchools: Schulhaus Chastli, 1.1 kmShops: various shops / bar / restaurant, in immediate proximity

More listings in the Schänis area

exklusive moderne 4.5-Zimmerwohnung mit Sitzplatz

3.9 km

CHF 2'350 /month

4.5 rooms · 102 m²

Speerstrasse 2, 8865 Bilten

Familienfreundliche Wohnung mit schönem Balkon

4.3 km

CHF 1'966 /month

4.5 rooms · 94 m²

Kusterwiese 19, 8865 Bilten

4.4 km

CHF 1'930 /month

Frequently asked questions

How many apartments are available to rent in Schänis?+

2 apartments are currently listed to rent in Schänis on Homematch. The selection updates throughout the day as agencies publish new listings.

Which canton is Schänis in?+

Schänis is located in the canton of St. Gallen.

What is the population of Schänis?+

Schänis has approximately 4'172 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Schänis?+

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Schänis is 125% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.

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