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Highest Rent in Switzerland

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Highest Rent — Switzerland

1 Herrliberg ZH $1,400
2 Wallisellen / Wallisellen-Ost ZH $1,400
3 Greifensee ZH $1,400
4 Estavayer-le-Lac FR $1,400
5 Bad Ragaz SG $1,400
6 Interlaken BE $1,400
7 Ascona TI $1,400
8 Châtel-Saint-Denis FR $1,400
9 Uster / Ober-Uster ZH $1,400
10 Orbe VD $1,400
11 Rümlang ZH $1,400
12 Unterseen BE $1,400
13 Sumiswald BE $1,400
14 Zürich (Kreis 12) / Saatlen ZH $1,400
15 Kerns OW $1,400
16 Alpnach OW $1,400
17 Saint-Imier BE $1,400
18 Küttigen AG $1,400
19 Blonay VD $1,400
20 Urtenen BE $1,400
21 Le Mont-sur-Lausanne VD $1,400
22 Romont FR $1,400
23 Altendorf SZ $1,400
24 Goldau SZ $1,400
25 Kirchberg BE $1,400
26 Buchrain LU $1,400
27 Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2) / Talacker ZH $1,400
28 Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2) / Guggenbühl ZH $1,400
29 Sankt Margrethen SG $1,400
30 Diepoldsau SG $1,400
31 Basse-Nendaz VS $1,400
32 Menziken AG $1,400
33 Hergiswil NW $1,400
34 Chavannes VD $1,400
35 Villmergen AG $1,400
36 Würenlos AG $1,400
37 Heimberg BE $1,400
38 Herzogenbuchsee BE $1,400
39 Buochs NW $1,400
40 Uznach SG $1,400
41 Zürich (Kreis 8) / Mühlebach ZH $1,400
42 Savièse VS $1,400
43 Adligenswil LU $1,400
44 Pfäffikon / Pfäffikon (Dorfkern) ZH $1,400
45 Oberuzwil SG $1,400
46 Laufen BL $1,400
47 Münchwilen TG $1,400
48 Appenzell AI $1,400
49 Uetendorf BE $1,400
50 Teufen AR $1,400
51 Gelterkinden BL $1,400
52 Peseux NE $1,400
53 Les Avanchets GE $1,400
54 Stäfa ZH $1,400
55 Echallens VD $1,400
56 Massagno TI $1,400
57 Murten/Morat FR $1,400
58 Oberengstringen ZH $1,400
59 Zollikon ZH $1,400
60 Balsthal SO $1,400
61 Sissach BL $1,400
62 Biasca TI $1,400
63 Bottmingen BL $1,400
64 Fully VS $1,400
65 Collombey VS $1,400
66 Mattenbach (Kreis 7) / Deutweg ZH $1,400
67 Bex VD $1,400
68 Neuenkirch LU $1,400
69 Losone TI $1,400
70 Bolligen BE $1,400
71 Derendingen SO $1,400
72 Sargans SG $1,400
73 Horgen / Horgen (Dorfkern) ZH $1,400
74 Dietlikon / Dietlikon (Dorf) ZH $1,400
75 Frenkendorf BL $1,400
76 Malters LU $1,400
77 Zürich (Kreis 1) ZH $1,400
78 Trimbach SO $1,400
79 Untersiggenthal AG $1,400
80 Viganello TI $1,400
81 Grabs SG $1,400
82 Ruswil LU $1,400
83 Thal SG $1,400
84 Dornach SO $1,400
85 Sirnach TG $1,400
86 Muri AG $1,400
87 Kilchberg ZH $1,400
88 Blécherette VD $1,400
89 Meggen LU $1,400
90 Bremgarten AG $1,400
91 Gränichen AG $1,400
92 Buchs AG $1,400
93 Crissier VD $1,400
94 Saanen BE $1,400
95 Bagnes VS $1,400
96 Zermatt VS $1,400
97 Minusio TI $1,400
98 Ollon VD $1,400
99 Frutigen BE $1,400
100 Au SG $1,400

Cities with the highest rents in Switzerland reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Herrliberg leads with a median rent of $1,400 per month.

High rents are typically found in cities with strong economies, large populations of young professionals, and limited housing supply. These markets often have low vacancy rates and competitive rental processes.

The rent burden in these cities can be significant, with many residents spending more than 30% of their income on housing. This has fueled discussions about rent control, affordable housing development, and tenant protections in many of these communities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Renters in Herrliberg pay $1,400/month — that's $16,800 per year on housing alone.
  • 2. The general rule of thumb is that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income — in many of these cities, average earners exceed that threshold.
  • 3. High-rent cities often have rental vacancy rates below 5%, creating intense competition for available units.

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