Highest Rent in Sabah

Top 28 cities ranked by highest rent

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Highest Rent — Sabah

1 Lahad Datu $300

2 Kinabatangan $300

3 Petagas $300

4 Taman Rajawali $300

5 Bandar Labuan $300

6 Kobang $300

7 Kota Belud $300

8 Kampung Kundassang $300

9 Bandau $300

10 Kudat $300

11 Tawau $300

12 Bandar Nabawan $300

13 Keningau $300

14 Sandakan $300

15 Papar $300

16 Tenom $300

17 Beaufort $300

18 Sipitang $300

19 Semporna $300

20 Kampung Kunak $300

21 Ranau $300

22 Tambunan $300

23 Kinarut $300

24 Putatan $300

25 Donggongon $300

26 Kota Kinabalu $300

27 Kuala Penyu $300

28 Bongawan $300

Cities with the highest rents in Sabah reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Lahad Datu 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 Lahad Datu 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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