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Houses for rent in St Margrethen

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About St. Margrethen

Municipality · St. Gallen

St. Margrethen

St. Margrethen is a municipality in the Wahlkreis (constituency) of Rheintal in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It is located on the Swiss–Austrian border.

Population

6'731

Tax multiplier

109%

Median rent

CHF 20/ m²

Vacancy

2.17%

St. Margrethen in numbers

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

Population

6'731↑0.2%

109%

Below average in canton

Median taxable income

CHF 44'900↑3.9%

Bottom quartile in canton

Median net income

CHF 50'000↑2.6%

Paying direct federal tax

73%

Cantonal tax multiplier

105%

2.17%↓6.1%

Top 10% in canton

Land use

Settlement37%
Forest32%
Agriculture25%
Other6%

Foreign residents

52.6%↑0.3%

Top 10% in canton

Median rent

CHF 20/ m²

+14% vs CH

Dwellings

3'180↑0.6%

Jobs (FTE)

3'914↓3.4%

Primary residences

88%

4 properties

Home
Houses for rent
Canton St. Gallen
Rheintal District
St. Margrethen

4 properties in St. Margrethen

1 / 6

CHF1'800.–

4 rooms101 m²

4 roomsCHF1'800.–101 m²

Nebengrabenstrasse 11a, 9430 St. Margrethen SG

"Charming 4.5 room single-family house"

We rent a cozy 4.5 room single-family house with garage, beautiful surroundings, covered garden seat, kitchen, terrace, 4 rooms and bathtub / WC / washing machine. The object was gently renovated in 2026. Features: parquet flooring, laminate, gas heating with radiators, tile stove Note: Rent CHF…

1 / 16

CHF1'390.–

5 rooms

5 roomsCHF1'390.–

Waldhofstrasse, 9424 Rheineck

"Charming Family Home with Lush Garden"

Upon entering the estate, you will be surrounded by an atmosphere of calmness and serenity. An antique fountain in front of the garden gently babbles and spreads a soothing aura. Surrounded by lush greenery and blooming flower beds, the garden offers an idyllic retreat, ideal for relaxing walks or…

Rent-to-own possible | Atrium house - a new kind of living experience *only 6 of 20 available*

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CHF3'700.–

6.5 rooms180 m²

6.5 roomsCHF3'700.–180 m²

Kirchenaustrasse, 9430 St. Margrethen SG

"Rent-to-own possible | Atrium house - a new kind of living experience *only 6 of 20 available*"

We're bringing the unique selling point of this new construction project to the forefront. The Atrium. Come and enjoy the following benefits and experience a new kind of living: Central courtyard with over 50m2, which can be used and individually designed all year round. The ideal outdoor space for…

Rent-to-own possible | sustainable atrium house - a new type of living experience *only 6 of 20 available*

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CHF3'900.–

6.5 rooms180 m²

6.5 roomsCHF3'900.–180 m²

Kirchenaustrasse, 9430 St. Margrethen SG

"Rent-to-own possible | sustainable atrium house - a new type of living experience *only 6 of 20 available*"

In St. Margrethen SG, an exceptional residential estate is being realized. 20 atrium houses are being built using sustainable wood construction, which can be occupied in stages until the end of 2027. Visit our model house in the raw state and reserve your desired object. You have the following…

More listings in the St. Margrethen area

4.7 km

CHF 1'950 /month

6 rooms · 165 m²

Kleestrasse 2a, 9442 Berneck

Frisch renovierte 2-Zi.-Maisonette-WG in Altstätten

11 km

CHF 1'290 /month

2 rooms · 64 m²

grosszügige 3.5 Maisonettewohnung in St. Gallen

Housing market in St. Margrethen

The rental vacancy rate is 2.17%, 58% above the cantonal average (1.37 %) — a comparatively relaxed market. The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) is 109%, 4% below the cantonal average (113 %) — tax-favourable. Median taxable income is CHF 51'400, 17% below the Swiss median (CHF 61'929). St. Margrethen has 6'731 residents (2025).

Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (BFS).

Frequently asked questions

How many houses are available to rent in St. Margrethen?+

4 houses are currently listed to rent in St. Margrethen on Homematch. The selection updates throughout the day as agencies publish new listings.

How much does it cost to rent a house in St. Margrethen?+

The median asking rent in St. Margrethen is around CHF 20 per m² per month. For an 80 m² property that works out to roughly CHF 1'636 per month — actual prices vary by neighbourhood, condition and amenities.

Which canton is St. Margrethen in?+

St. Margrethen is located in the canton of St. Gallen.

What is the population of St. Margrethen?+

St. Margrethen has approximately 6'731 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in St. Margrethen?+

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in St. Margrethen is 109% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.

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4 properties

Home
Houses for rent
Canton St. Gallen
Rheintal District
St. Margrethen

4 properties in St. Margrethen

1 / 6

CHF1'800.–

4 rooms101 m²

4 roomsCHF1'800.–101 m²

Nebengrabenstrasse 11a, 9430 St. Margrethen SG

"Charming 4.5 room single-family house"

1 / 16

CHF1'390.–

5 rooms

5 roomsCHF1'390.–

Waldhofstrasse, 9424 Rheineck

"Charming Family Home with Lush Garden"

1 / 13

CHF3'700.–

6.5 rooms180 m²

6.5 roomsCHF3'700.–180 m²

Kirchenaustrasse, 9430 St. Margrethen SG

"Rent-to-own possible | Atrium house - a new kind of living experience *only 6 of 20 available*"

1 / 14

CHF3'900.–

6.5 rooms180 m²

6.5 roomsCHF3'900.–180 m²

Kirchenaustrasse, 9430 St. Margrethen SG

"Rent-to-own possible | sustainable atrium house - a new type of living experience *only 6 of 20 available*"

More listings in the St. Margrethen area

4.7 km

CHF 1'950 /month

6 rooms · 165 m²

Kleestrasse 2a, 9442 Berneck

11 km

CHF 1'290 /month

2 rooms · 64 m²

5.4 km

CHF 3'800 /month

7.5 rooms

Altwingertstrasse 3, 9436 Balgach

Churerstrasse 3, 9450 Altstätten SG

Charming 2.5 and 3.5 room apartments in a green setting

13 km

CHF 1'350 /month

Brugg 1, 9043 Trogen

15 km

CHF 2'500 /month

3.5 rooms · 60 m²

Alberenbergstrasse 22, 9402 Mörschwil

16 km

CHF 2'190 /month

3.5 rooms · 154 m²

Zilstrasse 72a, 9016 St. Gallen

Modernes 6-Zimmer-Doppeleinfamilienhaus in St. Gallen

17 km

CHF 3'950 /month

6.5 rooms · 172 m²

Hüttenwiesstrasse 12d, 9016 St. Gallen

First rental after renovation: 5.5-room semi-detached house with Lake Constance view in Wittenbach

18 km

CHF 3'490 /month

5.5 rooms · 130 m²

Huebstrasse 8A, 9300 Wittenbach

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Houses for rent in St. Margrethen

Frequently asked questions

How many houses are available to rent in St. Margrethen?+

4 houses are currently listed to rent in St. Margrethen on Homematch. The selection updates throughout the day as agencies publish new listings.

How much does it cost to rent a house in St. Margrethen?+

Which canton is St. Margrethen in?+

St. Margrethen is located in the canton of St. Gallen.

What is the population of St. Margrethen?+

St. Margrethen has approximately 6'731 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in St. Margrethen?+

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in St. Margrethen is 109% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.