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Apartments & Houses for rent in Sarnen

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5 Apartments & Houses for rent in Sarnen

About Sarnen

Municipality · Obwalden

Sarnen

Sarnen is a small historic town, a municipality, and the capital of the canton of Obwalden situated on the northern shores of Lake Sarnen in Switzerland. It has a population of just over 10,000 and is surrounded by countryside and mountains. Sarnen is located 20 km south of Lucerne.

Population

10'906

Tax multiplier

386%

Median rent

CHF 26/ m²

Vacancy

0.29%

Sarnen in numbers

Federal data — BFS (STATPOP, STATENT, land use), ESTV, BAKOM, ARE.

Population

10'906↑0.4%

386%

Top 10% in CH

Median taxable income

CHF 52'750↑1.4%

Top 10% in canton

Median net income

CHF 57'800↑1.2%

Paying direct federal tax

80%

Cantonal tax multiplier

325%

0.29%↑480.0%

Bottom quartile in CH

Land use

Forest52%
Agriculture38%
Settlement6%
Other4%

Foreign residents

18.4%↑3.8%

Middle in CH

Median rent

CHF 26/ m²

+42% vs CH

Dwellings

5'517↓8.1%

Jobs (FTE)

6'868↑0.9%

Primary residences

84%

Broadband coverage

32%

Fibre

5 properties

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5 properties in Sarnen

Alte Post Wilen - exclusive attic apartment with lake view

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CHF3'190.–

4.5 rooms121 m²

4.5 roomsCHF3'190.–121 m²

Wilerstrasse 62, 6062 Sarnen

"Alte Post Wilen - exclusive attic apartment with lake view"

Available immediately or by arrangement, we are renting this exclusive 4.5-room attic apartment with uninterrupted lake views, high spatial impact, and three separate balconies. The property was formerly the post office in Wilen. Today, it has been reinterpreted as a residential building and offers…

5 ZIMMER-ATTIKAWOHNUNG IN SARNEN (OW), MÖBLIERT

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CHF7'490.–

5 rooms200 m²

5 roomsCHF7'490.–200 m²

UMS AG - Untermietservice - Temporary Housing

6060 Sarnen

"5 ZIMMER-ATTIKAWOHNUNG IN SARNEN (OW), MÖBLIERT"

MIETDAUER ab 8. September 2026 (mind. 1 Monat) Dieses moderne, zweistöckige Penthouse befindet sich nur wenige Gehminuten (7-10 Minuten) vom Dorf-/Stadtzentrum Sarnen entfernt. Und in unmittelbarer Nähe zum Sarnersee (5 Minuten), 200m², im 2. Stock, mit Lift, 1 Terrasse 69m², 1 eigener Parkplatz, 1…

Bright 3.5-room apartment with large balcony and beautiful view

3 days ago

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CHF2'120.–

3.5 rooms75 m²

3.5 roomsCHF2'120.–75 m²

St. Antonistrasse 19, 6060 Sarnen

"Bright 3.5-room apartment with large balcony and beautiful view"

This bright and friendly 3.5-room apartment at St. Antonistrasse 19 in Sarnen impresses with spacious windows, plenty of daylight, and a beautiful view of nature. The large balcony invites you to relax and enjoy the quiet, natural surroundings. Additionally, a parking space is available for CHF…

Moderne 2.5-Zimmer-Attikawohnung in Matten, Sarnen

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CHF2'410.–

2.5 rooms65 m²

2.5 roomsCHF2'410.–65 m²

Bitzighoferstrasse 3a, 6060 Sarnen

"Moderne 2.5-Zimmer-Attikawohnung in Matten, Sarnen"

In einem ruhigen Wohnquartier am Dorfrand von Sarnen erwartet Sie diese attraktive 2.5-Zimmer-Attikawohnung, welche zur Miete frei ist. Die Wohnung überzeugt durch einen modernen, hochwertigen Ausbau im Eigentumsstandard sowie ein helles, zeitloses Farbkonzept. Grosszügige Fensterflächen sorgen für…

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CHF7'490.–

5 rooms200 m²

5 roomsCHF7'490.–200 m²

6060 Sarnen

"5 ZIMMER-ATTIKAWOHNUNG IN SARNEN (OW), MÖBLIERT"

More listings in the Sarnen area

Charmantes 4.5-Zimmer-Einfamilienhaus in Giswil – Ruhige Lage mit Bergblick

5.5 km

CHF 2'800 /month

4.5 rooms · 158 m²

Rütibachstrasse 19, 6074 Giswil

Charmante 3.5-Zimmer-Altbauwohnung mit Bergblick in Giswil

7.0 km

CHF 1'980 /month

3.5 rooms · 70 m²

Brünigstrasse 52, 6074 Giswil

Helle 3.5-Zimmer-Wohnung mit grossem Balkon

9.7 km

Preiswerte 3.0-Zimmerwohnung an ruhiger Lage in Kerns

7.6 km

Helle 4.5-Zimmer-Wohnung mit Balkon in ruhiger Lage – Alpnach Dorf

8.3 km

CHF 2'150 /month

4.5 rooms · 107 m²

9.6 km

CHF 1'600 /month

2 rooms · 45 m²

Brünigstrasse 11, 6053 Alpnachstad

Housing market in Sarnen

The rental vacancy rate is 0.29%, 41% below the cantonal average (0.50 %) — a tight rental market. The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) is 386%, 15% below the cantonal average (453 %) — tax-favourable. Median taxable income is CHF 61'050, roughly the Swiss average (CHF 61'929). Sarnen has 10'906 residents (2025).

Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (BFS).

Frequently asked questions

How many apartments & houses are available to rent in Sarnen?+

5 apartments & houses are currently listed to rent in Sarnen on Homematch. The selection updates throughout the day as agencies publish new listings.

How much does it cost to rent a apartment & house in Sarnen?+

The median asking rent in Sarnen is around CHF 26 per m² per month. For an 80 m² property that works out to roughly CHF 2'048 per month — actual prices vary by neighbourhood, condition and amenities.

Which canton is Sarnen in?+

Sarnen is located in the canton of Obwalden.

What is the population of Sarnen?+

Sarnen has approximately 10'906 residents.

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

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Sarnen is 386% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.

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Frequently asked questions

How many apartments & houses are available to rent in Sarnen?+

5 apartments & houses are currently listed to rent in Sarnen on Homematch. The selection updates throughout the day as agencies publish new listings.

How much does it cost to rent a apartment & house in Sarnen?+

Which canton is Sarnen in?+

Sarnen is located in the canton of Obwalden.

What is the population of Sarnen?+

Sarnen has approximately 10'906 residents.

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

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Sarnen is 386% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.

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