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Highest Rent in Northern Ireland

Top 46 cities ranked by highest rent

Highest Rent — Northern Ireland

1 Donaghadee $1,249
2 Dungannon $1,249
3 Cookstown $1,249
4 Downpatrick $1,249
5 Ballymoney $1,249
6 Ballyclare $1,249
7 Comber $1,249
8 Magherafelt $1,249
9 Portstewart $1,249
10 Carryduff $1,249
11 Warrenpoint $1,249
12 Newcastle $1,249
13 Limavady $1,249
14 Portrush $1,249
15 Kilkeel $1,249
16 Coalisland $1,249
17 Ballynahinch $1,249
18 Dromore $1,249
19 Ballycastle $1,249
20 Jordanstown $1,249
21 Randalstown $1,249
22 Crumlin $1,249
23 Greenisland $1,249
24 Coleraine $1,249
26 Derry $1,249
27 Lisburn $1,249
28 Newtownabbey $1,249
29 Bangor $1,249
30 Craigavon $1,249
31 Castlereagh $1,249
32 Newtownards $1,249
33 Carrickfergus $1,249
34 Ballymena $1,249
35 Newry $1,249
36 Belfast $1,249
37 Portadown $1,249
38 Omagh $1,249
39 Antrim $1,249
40 Larne $1,249
41 Banbridge $1,249
42 Armagh $1,249
43 Enniskillen $1,249
44 Strabane $1,249
45 Dundonald $1,249
46 Holywood $1,249

Cities with the highest rents in Northern Ireland reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Donaghadee leads with a median rent of $1,249 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 Donaghadee pay $1,249/month — that's $14,988 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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