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Highest Rent in Wales

Top 100 cities ranked by highest rent

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Highest Rent — Wales

1 Chepstow $1,319
2 Abergavenny $1,319
3 Caldicot $1,319
4 Monmouth $1,319
5 Magor $1,319
6 Flint $1,249
7 Clydach $1,249
8 Brymbo $1,249
9 Pyle $1,249
10 Ystradgynlais $1,249
11 Landore $1,249
12 Newbridge $1,249
13 New Inn $1,249
14 Treherbert $1,249
15 Porth $1,249
16 Crumlin $1,249
17 Undy $1,249
18 Brynamman $1,249
19 Cwmbran $1,244
20 Pontypool $1,244
21 Blaenavon $1,244
22 Barry $1,227
23 Penarth $1,227
24 Llantwit Major $1,227
25 Dinas Powys $1,227
26 Rhoose $1,227
27 Buckley $1,191
28 Deeside $1,191
29 Hawarden $1,191
30 Mold $1,191
31 Holywell $1,191
32 Broughton $1,191
33 Llanelli $1,188
34 Ammanford $1,188
35 Carmarthen $1,188
36 Burry Port $1,188
37 Bridgend $1,175
38 Coity $1,175
39 Maesteg $1,175
40 Porthcawl $1,175
41 Aberkenfig $1,175
42 Pencoed $1,175
43 Cardiff $1,173
44 Whitchurch $1,173
45 Rhiwbina $1,173
46 Llandaff $1,173
47 Thornhill $1,173
48 Swansea $1,162
49 Gorseinon $1,162
50 Pontarddulais $1,162
51 Newport $1,160
52 Caerleon $1,160
53 Haverfordwest $1,157
54 Milford Haven $1,157
55 Pembroke Dock $1,157
56 Pembroke $1,157
57 Neath $1,154
58 Briton Ferry $1,154
59 Ystalyfera $1,154
60 Glyn-neath $1,154
61 Cwmafan $1,154
62 Newtown $1,140
63 Brecon $1,140
64 Welshpool $1,140
65 Llandrindod Wells $1,140
66 Holyhead $1,134
67 Colwyn Bay $1,125
68 Abergele $1,125
69 Llandudno $1,125
70 Deganwy $1,125
71 Caerphilly $1,123
72 Risca $1,123
73 Gelligaer $1,123
74 Blackwood $1,123
75 Bargoed $1,123
76 Nelson $1,123
77 Abercarn $1,123
78 Rhymney $1,123
79 Bedwas $1,123
80 Abertridwr $1,123
81 Hengoed $1,123
82 Wrexham $1,119
83 Rhosllannerchrugog $1,119
84 Coedpoeth $1,119
85 Gresford $1,119
86 Merthyr Tydfil $1,116
87 Treharris $1,116
88 Abercanaid $1,116
89 Tonypandy $1,106
90 Rhondda $1,106
91 Aberdare $1,106
92 Pontypridd $1,106
93 Llantrisant $1,106
94 Mountain Ash $1,106
95 Tonyrefail $1,106
96 Beddau $1,106
97 Treorchy $1,106
98 Ferndale $1,106
99 Hirwaun $1,106
100 Brynna $1,106

Cities with the highest rents in Wales reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Chepstow leads with a median rent of $1,319 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 Chepstow pay $1,319/month — that's $15,828 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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