Houses for rent in Altstadt

District · Zurich

Population

440'935

Tax multiplier

119%

Median rent

CHF 36/ m²

Vacancy

0.10%

Altstadt in numbers

Population

440'935↑1.0%

119%

Median taxable income

CHF 55'400↑2.2%

Above average in canton

Median net income

CHF 60'650↑2.2%

Paying direct federal tax

78%

Cantonal tax multiplier

95%↓3.1%

0.10%↑42.9%

−91% vs CH

Land use

Settlement62%
Forest26%
Agriculture10%
Other2%

Foreign residents

34.2%↑0.6%

Median rent

CHF 36/ m²

+101% vs CH

Dwellings

235'000↓2.7%

Jobs (FTE)

420'208↑0.5%

Primary residences

91%

Broadband coverage

84%

Fibre

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Housing market in Altstadt

The rental vacancy rate is 0.10%, 79% below the cantonal average (0.48 %) — a tight rental market. The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) is 119%, 9% above the cantonal average (109 %). Median taxable income is CHF 68'000, 10% above the Swiss median (CHF 61'929). Altstadt has 440'935 residents (2025).

Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (BFS).

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to rent a house in Altstadt?

The median asking rent in Altstadt is around CHF 36 per m² per month. For an 80 m² property that works out to roughly CHF 2'895 per month — actual prices vary by neighbourhood, condition and amenities.

Which canton is Altstadt in?

Altstadt is located in the canton of Zurich.

What is the population of Altstadt?

Altstadt has approximately 440'935 residents.

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

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Altstadt is 119% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.

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