How this works: Browse listings wherever you normally would — ImmoScout24, immobilier.ch, a local agency, a notary — or tell us what you're looking for and our property partner can help source options anywhere in Switzerland. When you find something promising, send it to us. We'll assess the location, run realistic short-term rental income numbers, check permit eligibility, and tell you honestly whether it pencils out. No obligation, no commission on the sale.
What CHF buys you in Montreux — our home market
Montreux and the Swiss Riviera are where we manage properties day to day, so it's where our data is deepest. Our property partner can run the same analysis for listings anywhere else in Switzerland on request.
Montreux apartments averaged CHF 10,929–11,888 per m² in 2026 (RealAdvisor, Acheteur.ch), around 4–8% above the Canton Vaud average of CHF 10,517/m² (Strike Advisory, 2026). Prices have risen roughly 2.5% over the past year.
| Property type | Typical size | Indicative price (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / pied-à-terre | 25–35 m² | CHF 270,000–420,000 |
| 1-bedroom | 45–60 m² | CHF 490,000–715,000 |
| 2-bedroom | 70–90 m² | CHF 765,000–1,070,000 |
| Lakefront / renovated | varies | CHF 13,000–17,000+/m² |
For the full breakdown of financing rules, Lex Koller, and closing costs, see our complete buyer's guide to purchasing in Montreux.
What makes a good short-term rental conversion candidate
Not every apartment that's for sale makes a good Airbnb. Location, layout, and legal status matter more than finish quality. Here's what we check first when assessing a listing.
- Under a 10-minute walk to the lakefront or Montreux Station — this single factor drives more of your achievable nightly rate than almost anything else.
- Studio to 2-bedroom layout — the highest-demand, easiest-to-fill segment for short stays; larger units rent less frequently.
- No PPE (co-ownership) restrictions on short-term letting — some Montreux buildings' co-ownership rules (règlement de PPE) prohibit or cap short-term rental; check this before making an offer, not after.
- Not in a commune capped by Vaud's 90-night pénurie list — see our Canton Vaud legal guide for which communes currently apply the cap.
- Private outdoor space, view, or parking — any one of these lifts achievable rate by 15–25% over an equivalent unit without it.
- Move-in-ready or lightly renovated — heavy renovation budgets rarely pencil out once financing and holding costs during works are included.
Before you make an offer
Three things catch first-time buyers most often, all covered in depth in our buyer's guide:
Financing: A property bought purely as a rental investment requires 40% equity in Switzerland, none of it from pension fund withdrawals — double the 20% required for a primary residence, and pension-fund financing isn't available at all.
Lex Koller: if you're not a Swiss resident, confirm your eligibility to buy before signing anything — the rules are tightening in 2026, and a permit refusal after a signed purchase agreement is expensive to unwind.
Closing costs: budget roughly 4% of the purchase price on top of the sale price in Canton Vaud — droit de mutation, notary fees, and land registry inscription combined.
Frequently asked questions
Does RivieraHost sell or list properties for sale?
We are a short-term rental management company, not a real estate agency ourselves — but we work with a specialized property partner who can help you find the right property and guide you through the purchase process, anywhere in Switzerland. Send us a listing you've found, or tell us what you're looking for, and we'll help from there.
How much does an apartment cost in Montreux in 2026?
Montreux apartments averaged CHF 10,929–11,888 per m² in 2026, roughly 4–8% above the Canton Vaud average of CHF 10,517 per m². A 60 m² one-bedroom costs roughly CHF 655,000–715,000 before purchase fees, which add approximately 4% more.
What makes an apartment a good short-term rental conversion candidate?
Walking distance (under 10 minutes) to the lakefront or Montreux train station, a studio-to-2-bedroom layout, no co-ownership (PPE) rules restricting short-term letting, and location outside a commune capped by Vaud's 90-night pénurie list.
Can I get help evaluating a specific listing before I buy?
Yes. Send us the listing from any portal or agency and we'll give you an honest income projection, a review of permit eligibility, and a management-cost breakdown — free, with no obligation to use our services afterward.
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