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Apartments & Houses for rent in Elsau

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About Elsau

Municipality · Zurich

Elsau

Elsau is a municipality in the district of Winterthur in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.

Population

3'957

Tax multiplier

117%

Median rent

CHF 21/ m²

Vacancy

0.64%

Elsau in numbers

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

Population

3'957↑1.5%

117%

Top quartile in canton

Median taxable income

CHF 54'300↑2.5%

Bottom 10% in canton

Median net income

CHF 61'272↑0.7%

Paying direct federal tax

77%

Cantonal tax multiplier

95%↓3.1%

0.64%↓28.1%

Middle in canton

Land use

Agriculture56%
Forest25%
Settlement19%
Other0%

Foreign residents

18.5%↑6.1%

Middle in canton

Median rent

CHF 21/ m²

+17% vs CH

Dwellings

1'719↑2.0%

Jobs (FTE)

967↑3.2%

Primary residences

93%

4 properties

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Homes for rent
Canton Zürich
Winterthur District
Elsau

4 properties in Elsau

Renovated and elegant 3.5-room apartment on the 2nd floor

1 / 9

CHF2'210.–

3.5 rooms86 m²

3.5 roomsCHF2'210.–86 m²

Pestalozzistrasse 1, 8352 Elsau

"Renovated and elegant 3.5-room apartment on the 2nd floor"

First rental of House Friedheim - Living with character As of December 1, 2026, a rare living opportunity arises: In the carefully renovated former boarding house, nine unique rental apartments with special character are being created. The three-story building at Pestalozzistrasse 1 was originally…

Freshly renovated 4.5-room family apartment on the 3rd floor

4 days ago

1 / 9

CHF2'530.–

4.5 rooms107 m²

4.5 roomsCHF2'530.–107 m²

Pestalozzistrasse 1, 8352 Elsau

"Freshly renovated 4.5-room family apartment on the 3rd floor"

Einseitig angebautes Einfamilienhaus mit Wintergarten

1 / 5

CHF3'650.–

6.5 rooms170 m²

6.5 roomsCHF3'650.–170 m²

Carl Spitteler-Strasse 24, 8352 Elsau

"Einseitig angebautes Einfamilienhaus mit Wintergarten"

Ein Zuhause mit Ruhe, Aussicht und Lebensqualität Dieses attraktive, einseitig angebaute Einfamilienhaus in leichter Hanglage überzeugt durch seine solide Bauweise und das gepflegte Sichtmauerwerk, das dem Gebäude einen modernen, zeitlosen und hochwertigen Charakter verleiht. Die erhöhte Lage sorgt…

ERSTVERMIETUNG, EINZIGARTIGE UND TRENDIGE DACHWOHNUNG MIT LOFTCHARAKTER!

1 / 18

CHF1'950.–

2 rooms87 m²

2 roomsCHF1'950.–87 m²

Stationsstrasse 8, 8352 Elsau

"ERSTVERMIETUNG, EINZIGARTIGE UND TRENDIGE DACHWOHNUNG MIT LOFTCHARAKTER!"

Allgemein An zentraler und doch ruhiger Lage an der Stationsstrasse 8, 8352 Elsau-Räterschen, zu vermieten, per sofort oder nach Vereinbarung: Neue, moderne, speziell ausgebaute 1.5 Zimmer Dachwohnung mit Openspace und Loftfeeling auf 87 m2, mit grossem Balkon. Gute Wohnqualität, gepflegtes…

More listings in the Elsau area

Einfamilienhaus in ruhiger Umgebung in Stadtnähe zu Winterthur

2.1 km

CHF 3'290 /month

5 rooms · 160 m²

Im Geren 21, 8352 Elsau

3.2 km

3.2 km

CHF 1'715 /month

2.5 rooms · 56 m²

Sulzerallee 72, 8404 Winterthur

Living where comfort and quality of life meet - Your dream apartment in Wiesendangen!

3.3 km

CHF 2'500

Housing market in Elsau

The rental vacancy rate is 0.64%, 33% above the cantonal average (0.48 %) — a comparatively relaxed market. The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) is 117%, 7% above the cantonal average (109 %). Median taxable income is CHF 65'800, 6% above the Swiss median (CHF 61'929). Elsau has 3'957 residents (2025).

Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (BFS).

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

The median asking rent in Elsau is around CHF 21 per m² per month. For an 80 m² property that works out to roughly CHF 1'690 per month — actual prices vary by neighbourhood, condition and amenities.

Which canton is Elsau in?+

Elsau is located in the canton of Zurich.

What is the population of Elsau?+

Elsau has approximately 3'957 residents.

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

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Elsau is 117% 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

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Canton Zürich
Winterthur District
Elsau

4 properties in Elsau

1 / 9

CHF2'210.–

3.5 rooms86 m²

3.5 roomsCHF2'210.–86 m²

Pestalozzistrasse 1, 8352 Elsau

"Renovated and elegant 3.5-room apartment on the 2nd floor"

4 days ago

1 / 9

CHF2'530.–

4.5 rooms107 m²

4.5 roomsCHF2'530.–107 m²

Pestalozzistrasse 1, 8352 Elsau

"Freshly renovated 4.5-room family apartment on the 3rd floor"

1 / 5

CHF3'650.–

6.5 rooms170 m²

6.5 roomsCHF3'650.–170 m²

Carl Spitteler-Strasse 24, 8352 Elsau

"Einseitig angebautes Einfamilienhaus mit Wintergarten"

1 / 18

CHF1'950.–

2 rooms87 m²

2 roomsCHF1'950.–87 m²

Stationsstrasse 8, 8352 Elsau

"ERSTVERMIETUNG, EINZIGARTIGE UND TRENDIGE DACHWOHNUNG MIT LOFTCHARAKTER!"

More listings in the Elsau area

2.1 km

CHF 3'290 /month

5 rooms · 160 m²

Im Geren 21, 8352 Elsau

3.2 km

CHF 1'715 /month

2.5 rooms · 56 m²

Sulzerallee 72, 8404 Winterthur

3.3 km

CHF 2'500

3½ ZI-WOHNUNG IN WINTERTHUR, MÖBLIERT, TEMPORÄR

2.6 km

CHF 2'298 /month

3.5 rooms · 79 m²

8409 Winterthur

2.9 km

CHF 2'620 /month

5.5 rooms · 132 m²

Rümikerstr. 36, 8409 Winterthur

Modern apartment at Winterthur Hegi train station

3.1 km

CHF 2'085 /month

2.5 rooms · 57 m²

Solarstrasse 27, 8404 Winterthur

CHF 3'020 /month

4.5 rooms · 102 m²

Solarstrasse 7, 8404 Winterthur

3.3 km

CHF 2'950 /month

3.5 rooms · 108 m²

Else-Züblin-Strasse 100, 8404 Winterthur

/month

3.5 rooms · 105 m²

Wasserfuristrasse 96, 8542 Wiesendangen

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Apartments & Houses for rent in Elsau

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

Which canton is Elsau in?+

Elsau is located in the canton of Zurich.

What is the population of Elsau?+

Elsau has approximately 3'957 residents.

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

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Elsau is 117% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.