Highest Rent in Kuwait

Top 22 cities ranked by highest rent

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Highest Rent — Kuwait

1 Ar Rumaythīyah 08 $700

2 Salwá 08 $700

3 Şabāḩ as Sālim 09 $700

4 Mazāri‘ al ‘Abdalī 05 $700

5 Kuwait City 02 $700

6 Janūb as Surrah 07 $700

7 Ḩawallī 08 $700

8 Bayān 08 $700

9 Az Zawr 02 $700

10 Ash Shāmīyah 02 $700

11 As Sālimīyah 08 $700

12 Ad Dasmah 02 $700

13 Ar Riqqah 04 $700

14 Ar Rābiyah 02 $700

15 Al Wafrah 04 $700

16 Al Manqaf 04 $700

17 Al Mahbūlah 04 $700

18 Al Jahrā’ 05 $700

19 Al Finţās 04 $700

20 Al Farwānīyah 07 $700

21 Al Faḩāḩīl 04 $700

22 Al Aḩmadī 04 $700

Cities with the highest rents in Kuwait reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Ar Rumaythīyah leads with a median rent of $700 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 Ar Rumaythīyah pay $700/month — that's $8,400 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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