Highest Rent in Ethiopia

Top 100 cities ranked by highest rent

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Highest Rent — Ethiopia

1 Mīlē 45 $150

2 Hagere Maryam 51 $150

3 Hāgere Selam SI $150

4 Harar 50 $150

5 Harbu 46 $150

6 Hartīshēk 52 $150

7 Hāyk’ 46 $150

8 Hīrna 51 $150

9 Hosa’ina 55 $150

10 Huruta 51 $150

11 Ibnat 46 $150

12 Idaga Hamus 53 $150

13 Ījajī 51 $150

14 Inda Silasē 53 $150

15 Indabaguna 53 $150

16 Injibara 46 $150

17 Insēno 55 $150

18 Intich’o 53 $150

19 Īteya 51 $150

20 Jijiga 52 $150

21 Jimma 51 $150

22 Jinka 56 $150

23 K’ola Diba 46 $150

24 K’olīto 55 $150

25 Kachīsī 51 $150

26 Kahandhale 52 $150

27 Kara K’orē 46 $150

28 Kebri Dahar 52 $150

29 Kele 51 $150

30 Kemisē 46 $150

31 Kercha 51 $150

32 Kibre Mengist 51 $150

33 Kobo 46 $150

34 Kofelē 51 $150

35 Kombolcha 46 $150

36 Komtikas SW $150

37 Korem 53 $150

38 Kuyera 51 $150

39 Lalibela 46 $150

40 Lasoano 52 $150

41 Leku SI $150

42 Logīya 45 $150

43 Lumamē 46 $150

44 Maksenyit 46 $150

45 Mambuk 47 $150

46 May Cadera 53 $150

47 Maych’ew 53 $150

48 Mēga 51 $150

49 Mehal Mēda 46 $150

50 Mehoni 45 $150

51 Mek'ele 53 $150

52 Mek’ī 51 $150

53 Mena 51 $150

54 Mendī 51 $150

55 Mer’āwī 46 $150

56 Mersa 46 $150

57 Mertule Maryam 46 $150

58 Metahāra 51 $150

59 Metemma 46 $150

60 Metu 51 $150

61 Mī’ēso 51 $150

62 Sodo 56 $150

63 Ziway 51 $150

64 Yirga Ch’efē 56 $150

65 Yirga ‘Alem SI $150

66 Yamarugley 52 $150

67 Yabēlo 51 $150

68 Worabe 55 $150

69 Wonji 51 $150

70 Wik’ro 53 $150

71 Werota 46 $150

72 Were Īlu 46 $150

73 Wenjī 51 $150

74 Wendo SI $150

75 Wenago 56 $150

76 Welk’īt’ē 55 $150

77 Welench’ītī 51 $150

78 Weldiya 46 $150

79 Wegeda 46 $150

80 Warder 52 $150

81 Waliso 51 $150

82 Waka SW $150

83 Wacha SW $150

84 Waal 52 $150

85 Tulu Bolo 51 $150

86 Tīlīlī 46 $150

87 Tikil Dingay 46 $150

88 Tēpī SW $150

89 Tebela 56 $150

90 Tarch’a Sodo SW $150

91 T’īs Isat 46 $150

92 Suntu 51 $150

93 Raqo 52 $150

94 Nejo 51 $150

95 Nek’emtē 51 $150

96 Qorof 52 $150

97 Robit 46 $150

98 Sagurē 51 $150

99 Negēlē 51 $150

100 Robīt 46 $150

Cities with the highest rents in Ethiopia reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Mīlē leads with a median rent of $150 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 Mīlē pay $150/month — that's $1,800 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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