Highest Rent in Ecuador

Top 100 cities ranked by highest rent

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Highest Rent — Ecuador

1 Sangolquí 18 $300

2 Marcabelí 08 $300

3 Celica 12 $300

4 Pedernales 14 $300

5 Palora 15 $300

6 Tres Postes 10 $300

7 Echeandía 03 $300

8 Puerto Baquerizo Moreno 01 $300

9 Coronel Marcelino Maridueña 10 $300

10 Archidona 23 $300

11 Pimampiro 11 $300

12 Sucúa 15 $300

13 Píllaro 19 $300

14 Lomas de Sargentillo 10 $300

15 Balsas 08 $300

16 Oyambarillo 18 $300

17 Cotacachi 11 $300

18 Puerto Bolívar 08 $300

19 Baba 13 $300

20 Palenque 13 $300

21 Junín 14 $300

22 Paján 14 $300

23 Palestina 10 $300

24 Colimes 10 $300

25 Baños 19 $300

26 Portovelo 08 $300

27 Catarama 13 $300

28 Cañar 04 $300

29 Yantzaza 20 $300

30 Rocafuerte 14 $300

31 San Miguel 07 $300

32 Catacocha 12 $300

33 Valdez 09 $300

34 Balao 10 $300

35 Zaruma 08 $300

36 Santa Lucía 10 $300

37 San Miguel de Bolívar 03 $300

38 Puerto López 14 $300

39 Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno 10 $300

40 Guano 06 $300

41 Puerto Ayora 01 $300

42 San Juan 13 $300

43 Santa Ana de Vuelta Larga 14 $300

44 Macará 12 $300

45 Muisne 09 $300

46 Alausí 06 $300

47 San Gabriel 05 $300

48 Tosagua 14 $300

49 Zamora 20 $300

50 Sucre 14 $300

51 Montalvo 13 $300

52 Pujilí 07 $300

53 La Maná 07 $300

54 Pelileo 19 $300

55 Cariamanga 12 $300

56 Piñas 08 $300

57 Gualaceo 02 $300

58 Tena 23 $300

59 Calceta 14 $300

60 Atuntaqui 11 $300

61 Montecristi 14 $300

62 Catamayo 12 $300

63 Valencia 13 $300

64 San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas 09 $300

65 Boca Suno 24 $300

66 Guaranda 03 $300

67 Pedro Carbo 10 $300

68 Macas 15 $300

69 Samborondón 10 $300

70 Nueva Loja 22 $300

71 Puyo 17 $300

72 Machachi 18 $300

73 Arenillas 08 $300

74 Cayambe 18 $300

75 Guabo 08 $300

76 Yaguachi Nuevo 10 $300

77 Pomasqui 18 $300

78 Playas 10 $300

79 Posorja 10 $300

80 Naranjal 10 $300

81 El Triunfo 10 $300

82 Otavalo 11 $300

83 Vinces 13 $300

84 Naranjito 10 $300

85 Azogues 04 $300

86 Jipijapa 14 $300

87 La Troncal 04 $300

88 Bahía de Caráquez 14 $300

89 Ventanas 13 $300

90 Huaquillas 08 $300

91 Balzar 10 $300

92 Santa Rosa 08 $300

93 Rosa Zarate 09 $300

94 Santa Elena 25 $300

95 Salinas 25 $300

96 Chone 14 $300

97 Pasaje 08 $300

98 Puerto Francisco de Orellana 24 $300

99 El Empalme 10 $300

100 La Libertad 10 $300

Cities with the highest rents in Ecuador reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Sangolquí leads with a median rent of $300 per month.

High rents are typically found in cities with strong economies, large populations of young professionals, and limited housing supply. These markets often have low vacancy rates and competitive rental processes.

The rent burden in these cities can be significant, with many residents spending more than 30% of their income on housing. This has fueled discussions about rent control, affordable housing development, and tenant protections in many of these communities.

Did You Know?

1. Renters in Sangolquí pay $300/month — that's $3,600 per year on housing alone.
2. The general rule of thumb is that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income — in many of these cities, average earners exceed that threshold.
3. High-rent cities often have rental vacancy rates below 5%, creating intense competition for available units.

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