1 2.5-room Apartments for rent in Walenstadt

Walenstadt is a municipality in the Wahlkreis (constituency) of Sarganserland in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It is located on Lake Walen.

Canton: St. Gallen
Area: 48.8 km²

Population

5'926residents

Median taxable income

CHF 64'187

Vacancy

0.09%

Foreign residents

19.7%

Dwellings

3'333

Jobs (FTE)

2'256

Tax multiplier

110%

Land use across the commune

Every 100 × 100 m of Walenstadt, 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

2'256 full-time-equivalent jobs across 377 businesses — services make up 72% of employment, industry 22% (2018).

Source BFS STATENT

2'256FTE total

Primary5.5%

Secondary22.3%

Tertiary72.2%

Land use

6% built-up, 34% agricultural, 41% forest. Measured across 4'569 hectares (2018).

Source BFS Arealstatistik

Settlement7.9%

Agriculture41.3%

Forest50.8%

Water0.0%

Election Results

SVP led the 2023 National Council election with 35.7%, ahead of Mitte at 23.9%.

Source BFS

SVP

35.7%+4.1 pp

Mitte

23.9%

FDP

11.7%−1.7 pp

11.1%±0 pp

Grüne

7.9%−0.3 pp

GLP

6.0%−2.6 pp

EDU

0.8%+0.5 pp

Others

0.8%

2023 vs 2019

Primary / second-home mix

83.1% of dwellings are primary residences; 16.9% are second homes (2026).

Source BFS

Primary residences83.1%

Second homes16.9%

Climate data

Annual mean -0.7°C with 2'840 mm of rain. Warmest in August (6.8°C), coldest in February (-7.5°C). Station: Säntis, 2501 m.

Source MeteoSchweiz

-0.7°C

Annual mean

Mean -0.7°C

Rain 2840 mm

Sun ≈149 days

Säntis · 2501 m.a.s.l. · 1991–2020 normals

Warming trend

Mean annual temperature at Säntis has risen by +2.2°C between the first 30 observed years (1864–1893) and the most recent (1996–2025).

Source MeteoSchweiz NBCN

+2.2°C

mean 1996–2025 vs. 1864–1893

Säntis · 2501 m.a.s.l. · 1864–2025

1 property in Walenstadt

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CHF1'200.–

2.5 rooms54 m²

2.5 roomsCHF1'200.–54 m²

Schützenweg 1, 8880 Walenstadt

"Practical 2.5-room apartment for rent"

At Schützenweg 1 in Walenstadt, we are renting the following 2½-room apartments:2½-room apartment, W06, 1st floor, 54m², CHF 1,070.00 + CHF 130.00The property is located in a green area and the town can be reached in a few minutes. The apartment has been equipped with a bright kitchen and a practical bathroom with a shower and a window. The floors have been covered with ceramic tiles. The apartment is available by arrangement. A visit is definitely worth it.The images are sample photos.

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4.1 km

CHF 1'650 /month

2.5 rooms · 70 m²

8890 Flums

Ruhig gelegene 4.5 Maisonette-Wohnung mit herrlichem See- und Bergblick in Quarten

7.0 km

CHF 2'060 /month

4.5 rooms · 122 m²

8883 Quarten

Exklusive 4.5-Zimmer-Dachwohnung mit Weitsicht und viel Sonne

11 km

CHF 2'350 /month

Frequently asked questions

How many apartments are available to rent in Walenstadt?

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

Which canton is Walenstadt in?

Walenstadt is located in the canton of St. Gallen.

What is the population of Walenstadt?

Walenstadt has approximately 5'926 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Walenstadt?

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Walenstadt is 110% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.