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Cooperative housing in the canton of Luzern
Most cooperative apartments in the canton of Lucerne are in the city of Lucerne and the neighbouring municipalities of Kriens, Emmen, Ebikon and Horw.
In a 2012 popular vote, the city of Lucerne set itself the goal of increasing the share of non-profit housing and makes land available under building leases for that purpose. In rural areas the supply is much smaller. Vacancies are scarce, and this page brings the listings of Lucerne's cooperatives together in one place.
Rents and figures in the canton of Luzern
In the canton of Luzern, half of the portal listings for cooperative apartments are offline again after 4 days; 41% are offline within three days (n = 87).
| Size | Median gross rent / month | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1–1.5 rooms | CHF 980 | 28 |
| 2–2.5 rooms | CHF 1,340 | 69 |
| 3–3.5 rooms | CHF 1,540 | 91 |
| 4–4.5 rooms | CHF 1,640 | 81 |
| 5+ rooms | CHF 2,490 | 30 |
Based on 437 listings recorded by Laos.io (latest on 3 Oct 2026). Rents: advertised gross rents of the listings of the last two years, shown from 10 listings from at least 2 different landlords – not a representative local rent. Time online: 87 ended listings on Homegate, ImmoScout24, Flatfox and Newhome since 3 Oct 2025. Figures are only shown with enough listings, as of 3 Oct 2026. Market report
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FAQ: cooperative apartments in the canton of Luzern
Are there cooperative apartments available in the canton of Luzern right now?
Laos.io currently has 1 active listing for cooperative apartments in the canton of Luzern (as of 3 Oct 2026). Check with the landlord whether an apartment is still available. 156 new listings were added over the last 12 months.
How much does a cooperative apartment cost in the canton of Luzern?
The median advertised gross rent in our archive (cooperative apartments in the canton of Luzern, last two years) is CHF 1,570 per month (n = 299 listings). It is not a representative average rent of all cooperative apartments. By size: 1–1.5 rooms CHF 980; 2–2.5 rooms CHF 1,340; 3–3.5 rooms CHF 1,540; 4–4.5 rooms CHF 1,640; 5+ rooms CHF 2,490. Non-profit landlords set the rent according to their costs rather than a targeted market return.
How long are listings for cooperative apartments in the canton of Luzern online?
Ended portal listings for cooperative apartments in the canton of Luzern stayed online for a median of 4 days; 26% were offline after one day, 41% after three and 67% after seven days (Based on 87 ended portal listings from 12 cooperatives since 3 Oct 2025, as of 3 Oct 2026). Why a listing disappears and whether the apartment was let, we cannot see. Apartments are advertised a median of 84 days before the move-in date. Many portal listings are only up briefly – it pays to be quick.
Which housing cooperatives are there in the canton of Luzern?
Our directory lists 74 cooperatives and non-profit landlords in the canton of Luzern, for example Wohngenossenschaft Geissenstein - EBG, Baugenossenschaft Reussbühl, SBL Wohnbaugenossenschaft Luzern and Baugenossenschaft Wohnwerk Luzern. Their profile pages show contact details, membership requirements and current listings.
Which apartment sizes are most common in the canton of Luzern?
3.5-room apartments are the most common (64 listings in the last two years), followed by 4.5-room apartments (53) and 2.5-room apartments (49).
How do I apply for a cooperative apartment?
You apply directly with the cooperative, usually via the link in the listing. A complete application usually includes an extract from the debt enforcement register, proof of income and a short cover letter. Many landlords require a minimum occupancy depending on the number of rooms and ask you to buy share certificates when you move in. Reacting quickly pays off: popular apartments often receive a very large number of applications.