The municipalities to rent in Liechtenstein, rents in Swiss francs, the deposit to plan for and the residence permit to check before signing.
To rent an apartment in Liechtenstein, six areas come up in almost every search: Vaduz, the capital; Schaan, an economic hub with a railway station; Triesen, south of Vaduz; Triesenberg on the heights; Eschen and Mauren in the Unterland; and Balzers on the southern border. The choice depends mostly on where you work, your budget and how much room you leave for the car.
The principality is small: 41,228 permanent residents on 31 December 2025 according to the Office of Statistics, of whom 14,556 are of foreign nationality. Schaan (15.3% of the population), Vaduz (14.8%) and Triesen (14.0%) are the three most populous municipalities. Housing supply follows this demographic weight, and it goes fast.
Before even comparing municipalities, keep in mind one point that shapes the whole project: settling in Liechtenstein requires a residence permit issued under annual quotas, including for citizens of the European Union and Switzerland. Many people who work in the principality therefore live on the other side of the border, in Buchs, Sargans or Feldkirch.
Home to the institutions, the princely castle, the museums and a good part of the financial centre, Vaduz is the most sought-after and most expensive address in the country. It suits people who work in finance or administration and want to do everything on foot.
The most populous municipality, Schaan is home to Hilti's global headquarters and the Schaan-Vaduz station, on the Feldkirch-Buchs line. It is a good balance of jobs, services and housing, and the best starting point if you plan to rely on the train.
Just south of Vaduz, Triesen is a residential municipality with schools and local shops. It appeals to families who want to stay close to the capital without paying the full price.
Perched on the slope above the Rhine valley, Triesenberg offers open views and quick access to the Malbun resort. A car is almost essential there day to day.
In the north of the country, these two municipalities offer the most accessible entry-level rents and are a few minutes from Feldkirch, in Austria. A sensible option if you work in the north or your budget is tight.
On the southern border, Balzers is convenient for reaching Sargans and Graubünden, and its rents remain more moderate than in Vaduz.
Liechtenstein had 22,447 homes at the end of 2025, according to the Office of Statistics, 232 more than a year earlier. Among homes lived in on a lasting basis, 711, or 3.6%, were vacant on the survey date, a share almost identical to the previous year's. In the 2020 census, a little over half of occupied homes were rented, the rest being occupied by their owners.
Construction is accelerating: in the second quarter of 2026, the authorities approved 166 new homes, the highest figure since the series began in 2015, compared with an average of 66 per quarter over the three previous years. These homes will not be delivered for several months, and do not change the situation of an applicant searching today.
In practice, there is no real estate portal specific to the country. Long-term rental listings appear mostly on the Swiss portals ImmoScout24 and Homegate, almost always in German and in Swiss francs. Some homes are also rented through word of mouth or employer networks, before even being put online. Landlords are mostly private individuals and small letting agencies, and a decent property goes within days.
Rents are paid in Swiss francs and are at the level of neighbouring Switzerland. The ranges seen in listings are as follows:
Utilities (heating, water, electricity) are generally billed separately and add 150 to 300 CHF a month. Vaduz costs more, while the Unterland and Balzers offer the most accessible entry-level options.
At signing, plan for a security deposit of two to three months' rent, placed in a blocked account in the tenant's name, following the practice inherited from Swiss law. Add the first month's rent and insurance: the sum to gather before moving in is therefore high, and it is best to have it available from the start of your search.
Allow three to six months of searching before your target move-in date. It is long, but supply is so limited that a late start costs dearly.
Searching in Liechtenstein from France piles up the difficulties: few listings, a market in German, demanding landlords and a permit to obtain in parallel. A Remoters home finder based in the region can monitor listings, view places for you, put together an application that meets agencies' expectations, review the lease and compare honestly with a home on the Swiss or Austrian side. The first conversation and the quote are free.
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