Rental Prices in Switzerland Slightly Increase in September

In September 2024, rental listings in Switzerland saw a slight increase again. The Homegate index rose by 0.2 points to 128.1. Compared to last year, rents increased by 3.9%, with the Canton of Schwyz recording the highest monthly rise of 3.1%. Schwyz also leads on a yearly basis with an increase of 11.4%, followed by Zug with 11.1%.

On the other hand, decreases were observed in Schaffhausen and Graubünden. Cities like Basel (+1.1%) and Zurich (+6.8% year-on-year) also experienced significant price increases. This trend indicates that rental prices in Switzerland continue to rise, especially in sought-after regions and cities, making the market increasingly challenging for tenants.