
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).
3 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 1'694 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.
2.2 kmCHF 4'880 /month
6.5 rooms · 180 m²
Vicolo Motto Di Lena 13, 6648 Minusio
CHF 3'800 /month
7 rooms · 300 m²
Via Schelcie 20, 6612 Ascona
6.5 rooms · 257 m²
6612 Ascona
CHF 3'350 /month
5 rooms · 184 m²
Via Trisnera 14A, 6616 Losone
CHF 1'950 /month
5 rooms
6597 Agarone
7.0 kmCHF 2'600 /month
5 rooms
Via Ronco 28a, 6618 Arcegno
7.0 kmCHF 2'250 /month
5 rooms
6516 Cugnasco Gerra