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Highest Rent in Norway

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Highest Rent — Norway

1 Åkrehamn 14 $1,000
2 Brønnøysund 09 $1,000
3 Kragerø 17 $1,000
4 Austevoll 46 $1,000
5 Luster 46 $1,000
6 Tranby 04 $1,000
7 Vestby 01 $1,000
8 Hommelvik 21 $1,000
9 Mysen 13 $1,000
10 Voss 46 $1,000
11 Røros 21 $1,000
12 Hommersåk 14 $1,000
13 Sandnessjøen 09 $1,000
14 Ulsteinvik 08 $1,000
15 Knarvik 46 $1,000
16 Sørumsand 01 $1,000
17 Stavern 20 $1,000
18 Kløfta 01 $1,000
19 Fauske 09 $1,000
20 Kvinesdal 42 $1,000
21 Tvedestrand 42 $1,000
22 Holmestrand 20 $1,000
23 Ørsta 08 $1,000
24 Tananger 14 $1,000
25 Melhus 21 $1,000
26 Malvik 21 $1,000
27 Fetsund 01 $1,000
28 Indre Arna 46 $1,000
29 Ask 01 $1,000
30 Eidsvoll 01 $1,000
31 Stryn 46 $1,000
32 Jørpeland 14 $1,000
33 Nærbø 14 $1,000
34 Raufoss 34 $1,000
35 Sæveland 14 $1,000
36 Ås 01 $1,000
37 Lillesand 42 $1,000
38 Orkanger 21 $1,000
39 Verdal 21 $1,000
40 Namsos 21 $1,000
41 Råholt 01 $1,000
42 Søgne 42 $1,000
43 Florø 46 $1,000
44 Flekkefjord 42 $1,000
45 Haram 08 $1,000
46 Straume 46 $1,000
47 Mosjøen 09 $1,000
48 Hokksund 04 $1,000
49 Ensjø 12 $1,000
50 Førde 46 $1,000
51 Sortland 09 $1,000
52 Volda 08 $1,000
53 Nesoddtangen 01 $1,000
54 Brumunddal 34 $1,000
55 Mandal 42 $1,000
56 Drøbak 01 $1,000
57 Strømmen 01 $1,000
58 Egersund 14 $1,000
59 Tangvall 42 $1,000
60 Hammerfest 05 $1,000
61 Kopervik 14 $1,000
62 Stokke 20 $1,000
63 Lenvik 18 $1,000
64 Kongsvinger 34 $1,000
65 Notodden 17 $1,000
66 Jessheim 01 $1,000
67 Bryne 14 $1,000
68 Askim 13 $1,000
69 Elverum 34 $1,000
70 Ski 01 $1,000
71 Vennesla 42 $1,000
72 Stjørdal 21 $1,000
73 Steinkjer 21 $1,000
74 Strand 14 $1,000
75 Hønefoss 04 $1,000
76 Leirvik 46 $1,000
77 Narvik 09 $1,000
78 Alta 05 $1,000
79 Stjørdalshalsen 21 $1,000
80 Gjøvik 34 $1,000
81 Kongsberg 04 $1,000
82 Tromsdalen 18 $1,000
83 Mo i Rana 09 $1,000
84 Time 14 $1,000
85 Levanger 21 $1,000
86 Harstad 18 $1,000
87 Halden 13 $1,000
88 Molde 08 $1,000
89 Larvik 20 $1,000
90 Kristiansund 08 $1,000
91 Grimstad 42 $1,000
92 Ytrebygda 46 $1,000
93 Horten 20 $1,000
94 Lillehammer 34 $1,000
95 Hamar 34 $1,000
96 Arendal 42 $1,000
97 Bodø 09 $1,000
98 Porsgrunn 17 $1,000
99 Nesttun 46 $1,000
100 Haugesund 14 $1,000

Cities with the highest rents in Norway reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Åkrehamn leads with a median rent of $1,000 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 Åkrehamn pay $1,000/month — that's $12,000 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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