
Municipality · Ticino
Locarno is a southern Swiss town and municipality in the district Locarno, located on the northern shore of Lake Maggiore at its northeastern tip in the canton of Ticino at the southern foot of the Swiss Alps. It has a population of about 16,000 (proper), and about 56,000 for the agglomeration of the same name including Ascona besides other municipalities.
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The rental vacancy rate is 1.75%, 9% below the cantonal average (1.92 %) — a tight rental market. The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) is 90%, 9% above the cantonal average (83 %). Median taxable income is CHF 46'300, 25% below the Swiss median (CHF 61'929). Locarno has 16'463 residents (2025).
Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (BFS).
12 apartments & houses are currently listed to rent in Locarno on Homematch. The selection updates throughout the day as agencies publish new listings.
The median asking rent in Locarno is around CHF 21 per m² per month. For an 80 m² property that works out to roughly CHF 1'654 per month — actual prices vary by neighbourhood, condition and amenities.
Locarno is located in the canton of Ticino.
Locarno has approximately 16'463 residents.
The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Locarno is 90% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.
CHF 1'960 /month
4.5 rooms · 119 m²
Via San Nicolao 30, 6598 Tenero
CHF 1'540 /month
4.5 rooms · 82 m²
Via San Nicolao 21, 6598 Tenero-Contra
2.3 kmCHF 1'880 /month
4.5 rooms
Via Privata Vignascia 10, 6596 Gordola
2.2 kmCHF 4'880 /month
6.5 rooms · 180 m²
Vicolo Motto Di Lena 13, 6648 Minusio
2.8 kmCHF 1'900 /month
4.5 rooms · 130 m²
la Strécia da Santa Maria Madaléna 1, 6574 Gambarogno

CHF 2'550 /month
4.5 rooms · 120 m²
Via Orselina 16, 6600 Muralto
CHF 1'800 /month
4.5 rooms · 150 m²
6573 Magadino