Highest Rent in Friesland

Top 27 cities ranked by highest rent

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Highest Rent — Friesland

1 Bolsward $900

2 De Westereen $900

3 Buitenpost $900

4 Kollum $900

5 Surhuisterveen $900

6 Damwâld $900

7 Grou $900

8 Zuiderburen $900

9 Bilgaard $900

10 De Drait $900

11 Gorredijk $900

12 Stiens $900

13 De Greiden $900

14 Huizum $900

15 Leeuwarden $900

16 Oosterwolde $900

17 Burgum $900

18 Lemmer $900

19 Camminghaburen $900

20 Dokkum $900

21 Franeker $900

22 Joure $900

23 Wolvega $900

24 Harlingen $900

25 Sneek $900

26 Heerenveen $900

27 Drachten $900

Cities with the highest rents in Friesland reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Bolsward leads with a median rent of $900 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 Bolsward pay $900/month — that's $10,800 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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