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Cooperative housing in the canton of St. Gallen
The canton of St. Gallen stretches from Lake Constance to the Linth region. The largest supply of cooperative apartments is in the city of St. Gallen, followed by Gossau, Wil, Rapperswil-Jona and the Rhine valley.
Rents are clearly lower than in Zurich, yet affordable cooperative apartments are still in demand. Many smaller cooperatives only advertise on their own website – Laos.io brings these sources together so you don't have to check every site yourself.
Rents and figures in the canton of St. Gallen
In the canton of St. Gallen, half of the portal listings for cooperative apartments are offline again after 14 days; 22% are offline within three days (n = 215).
| Size | Median gross rent / month | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1–1.5 rooms | CHF 760 | 60 |
| 2–2.5 rooms | CHF 1,300 | 99 |
| 3–3.5 rooms | CHF 1,500 | 152 |
| 4–4.5 rooms | CHF 1,700 | 234 |
| 5+ rooms | CHF 2,080 | 46 |
Based on 808 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: 215 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
Towns with cooperative apartments in the canton of St. Gallen
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Active listings also in: Andwil (2)
Housing cooperatives in the canton of St. Gallen
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FAQ: cooperative apartments in the canton of St. Gallen
Are there cooperative apartments available in the canton of St. Gallen right now?
Laos.io currently has 17 active listings for cooperative apartments in the canton of St. Gallen (as of 3 Oct 2026). Check with the landlord whether an apartment is still available. 296 new listings were added over the last 12 months.
How much does a cooperative apartment cost in the canton of St. Gallen?
The median advertised gross rent in our archive (cooperative apartments in the canton of St. Gallen, last two years) is CHF 1,500 per month (n = 591 listings). It is not a representative average rent of all cooperative apartments. By size: 1–1.5 rooms CHF 760; 2–2.5 rooms CHF 1,300; 3–3.5 rooms CHF 1,500; 4–4.5 rooms CHF 1,700; 5+ rooms CHF 2,080. 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 St. Gallen online?
Ended portal listings for cooperative apartments in the canton of St. Gallen stayed online for a median of 14 days; 11% were offline after one day, 22% after three and 37% after seven days (Based on 215 ended portal listings from 22 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 48 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 St. Gallen?
Our directory lists 59 cooperatives and non-profit landlords in the canton of St. Gallen, for example Logis Suisse AG, Wohnbaugenossenschaft St. Gallen, Wohnbaugenossenschaft 1904 St.Gallen and Baugenossenschaft SVEA. Their profile pages show contact details, membership requirements and current listings.
Which apartment sizes are most common in the canton of St. Gallen?
4.5-room apartments are the most common (170 listings in the last two years), followed by 3.5-room apartments (112) and 2.5-room apartments (88).
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.