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2'756
Parking spaces & garages for rent
UrbanHome · 8 August 2026
UrbanHome · Renting guides
Rent a private parking space in Switzerland: Find affordable parking and garages directly from private owners
Renting a parking space privately can reveal offers that are rarely or never visible through conventional professional marketing. On UrbanHome, individuals can advertise a parking space or garage free of charge and without registration – making the platform particularly useful when looking for private parking.
Author: Nikita von Niederhäuser, UrbanHome real estate expert Updated: · Reading time: approx. 13 minutes
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Free
publish private listings
without registration
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CHF 55–160
current example listings
not average prices
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Check the contract
notice periods may vary
rented separately or with a home?
No estimated private-listing share
UrbanHome does not publish an up-to-date percentage of parking listings offered by private individuals. This guide therefore deliberately avoids estimating the private share.
Private listings
One parking space.
Direct contact.
More choice.
Private listings are especially useful for parking because many owners have just one spare space to let.
Discover additional listings
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Often just one parking space
Many owners or tenants have only one spare outdoor space, underground parking place or garage to rent out.
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Professional marketing does not always pay off
For a single parking space, advertising fees may be disproportionate to the relatively modest monthly rent.
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Private listings broaden the market
This does not mean that every private parking space is automatically cheaper. But tenants may discover additional listings that would otherwise remain invisible through traditional professional channels.
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For landlords
Advertise for free
A single unused parking space can be listed without first having to weigh advertising costs against the expected monthly rental income.
Advertise parking for free →
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For people searching
An additional listing channel
Because private owners face few barriers to placing an advert, individual parking spaces can appear on the market even when professional marketing would not be worthwhile.
Search parking spaces →
Listings
2,756 parking spaces and garages for rent on UrbanHome
According to UrbanHome's internal listing count on 8 August 2026 , there were 2,756 parking spaces and garages for rent listed.
There were also four listings for purchase. This guide, however, focuses exclusively on the rental market.
UrbanHome listings
Parking spaces and garages are not a marginal category
With more than 2,700 rental listings, it is worth monitoring the parking market separately.
Search alerts are especially useful for individual listings so that you do not miss newly published parking spaces.
Current price examples
What private parking listings currently cost
The current UrbanHome examples show a wide range of prices. They are not averages, but they illustrate how strongly location and type of parking can influence the price.
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80
125
160
The price depends on several factors
Location, outdoor or underground parking, proximity to a station, access, vehicle dimensions and facilities can significantly affect the monthly rent.
Private or professional?
What is the difference?
What matters is not only who offers the parking space, but also whether the price, right of use, condition and contractual terms are transparent.
Private
Direct contact
Private listing
often a single parking space or garage
usually direct contact with the landlord
the price may be lower, but not necessarily
often a simpler, more individual process
check the contract especially carefully for completeness
Property manager
Standardised process
Professional listing
often several spaces in the same property
contact via property management, owner representative or agent
often standardised rental prices
typically a standardised letting process
typically a standard rental contract
Before renting
What to check before renting a private parking space
Even when dealing directly with a private landlord, the essential details should be checked in practice and recorded in writing.
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Space & landlord
Identify the property precisely
Right to let: Does the landlord own the space or have permission to sublet it?
Space number: Record the exact location and parking-space number in writing.
Vehicle dimensions: Check width, length, entrance height and turning radius.
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Costs & use
Understand all costs and rules
Costs: Clarify rent, any VAT, badge deposit and charging fees.
Access: Check the gate, keys, badge, opening hours and access rules.
Permitted use: Clarify rules for cars, motorbikes, trailers, storage and EV charging.
Rental agreement
What a parking-space rental agreement should contain
A written agreement is advisable even when renting privately.
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Basic details
Parties & parking space
Record the names of the contracting parties and an exact description or number of the parking space.
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Payments
Rent & payment terms
State the start date, rent, payment schedule and any additional fees.
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Termination
Agree the notice period in writing
Clearly define the notice period and permitted termination dates.
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Access
Keys & badge
Document all access devices handed over and any related deposits.
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Garage
Additional rules
Where relevant, also specify building rules, liability, storage restrictions, maximum vehicle sizes and EV charging facilities.
Notice rules
Separate?
With a home?
The contract matters.
The applicable notice period depends on whether the parking space is rented independently or together with residential or business premises.
Swiss tenancy law
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Separately rented parking space
In principle, it can be terminated with two weeks' notice to the end of a one-month rental period unless the agreement provides another date or a longer notice period. [8]
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Parking space rented together with a home
If the parking space is rented in connection with residential or commercial premises, the rules of the main lease generally apply. [9]
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Art. 253a Swiss Code of Obligations
Items provided together with residential or commercial premises are covered by the corresponding tenancy protections.
Do not simply assume one month's notice
Always read the specific contractual provisions first.
Rent safely from private individuals
In
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steps to avoid problems.
A private rental agreement can be straightforward. Even so, the most important points should be checked.
Goal
Pay and take possession safely
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Viewing
View the parking space in person
Where possible, do not rent based solely on photos or messages.
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Identity
Verify the landlord
Check the landlord's identity and contact details.
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Payment
Avoid large advance payments without a contract
Pay only when the contract and right to rent the space are clear.
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Access
Test the badge and gate
For garages, test the keys, badge and door before taking possession.
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Price
Be careful if the offer is extremely cheap
Do not pay hastily under artificial time pressure.
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Documentation
Document the handover
Record payments, keys and handover in writing.
UrbanHome parking search
How to find private parking spaces on UrbanHome
Because private landlords often list only one space, a wider search radius is worthwhile.
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Parking search
Search parking spaces →
Search specifically for parking spaces
Use the dedicated UrbanHome search for rental parking spaces and garages.
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General search
Open property search →
Explore other property listings
Alternatively, you can use the general UrbanHome property search.
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Distance
Include spaces five to ten minutes' walk away
A space slightly farther from home can be significantly cheaper.
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Your own parking space
Advertise parking →
Advertise for free
If you have an unused parking space, you can advertise it without registration. [2]
Find cheaper parking
In
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steps to find more affordable listings.
Small adjustments to your search radius and filters can significantly increase the number of options.
Goal
more suitable single-space listings
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Radius
Expand by 500 metres to 2 kilometres
Do not search only immediately outside your home.
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Type
Include outdoor parking spaces
Do not restrict the search to underground parking.
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Location
Residential districts instead of just the centre
Neighbouring areas may offer more choice.
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Private
Check individual listings regularly
New private advertisements may appear at any time.
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Long-term
Ask about a fixed long-term price
For longer rentals, a polite enquiry may be worthwhile.
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Electric cars
EV charging only if needed
Do not pay for equipment you do not need.
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Search alert
Do not miss new listings
Set up a search alert and check new individual listings promptly.
Sources
Sources and data date
The number of listings is based on UrbanHome's internal count of 8 August 2026. The prices are from individual UrbanHome advertisements.
Data date: . There is no exact publicly available breakdown between private and professional advertisers.
- UrbanHome: Rent parking spaces – private and professional listings
- UrbanHome: Advertise parking free of charge without registration
- UrbanHome: Advertise property free of charge
- UrbanHome: Parking example Urtenen-Schönbühl, CHF 55
- UrbanHome: Parking example Horw, CHF 80
- UrbanHome: Parking example Zurich-Witikon, CHF 125
- UrbanHome: Parking example Zurich 8055, CHF 160
- K-Tipp: Notice period for separately rented parking
- LAW.CH: Articles 253a and 266e CO for parking spaces
- UrbanHome internal listing count, 8 August 2026: 2,756 rental listings
More about renting
Related guides
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How much does parking cost in Switzerland?
2026 prices and regional differences for parking spaces and garages.
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Where can you find affordable apartments in Switzerland?
Tips for finding a cheaper apartment in Switzerland.
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How much rent can I afford?
Calculate the rental budget and factor in deposits and ancillary costs.
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All renting guides
More UrbanHome guides for people renting in Switzerland.
Direct answers
Frequently asked questions about private parking
Key answers explained briefly.
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Questions & answers
On UrbanHome, both private individuals and professional advertisers can list parking spaces and garages. Private individuals can advertise free of charge and without registration.
UrbanHome's internal count of 8 August 2026 recorded 2,756 rental listings for parking spaces and garages.
Not automatically. Private listings may be affordable, but prices mainly depend on location, type of parking and demand.
A written agreement is strongly recommended, although a verbal agreement may in principle also be possible.
Unless another or longer period has been agreed, generally two weeks to the end of a one-month rental period.
The landlord's right to rent, the exact space number, total price, access, notice period and condition of the space.
Yes. UrbanHome lets private individuals advertise a parking space or garage free of charge and without registration.
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Key takeaway
Conclusion: Include private listings when searching for parking
When looking for parking in Switzerland, deliberately include private advertisements. Free listing is especially relevant for individual spaces: a private owner can advertise an unused spot without having to weigh advertising fees against relatively modest monthly rental income.
With currently 2,756 rental listings for parking spaces and garages, UrbanHome is a relevant additional search channel.
The main advantage is not that every private listing is automatically cheaper, but that the search is extended to parking spaces offered by a wider range of landlords.
Before signing: View the space, check the landlord's right to rent it and the price, record the agreement in writing and read the notice period carefully.
Parking spaces & garages
Search private parking spaces and garages on UrbanHome
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