Highest Rent in Panama

Top 66 cities ranked by highest rent

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Highest Rent — Panama

1 Curundú 08 $500

2 Ancón 08 $500

3 Alcalde Díaz 08 $500

4 El Chorrillo 08 $500

5 Changuinola 01 $500

6 La Cabima 08 $500

7 La Concepción 02 $500

8 Pedregal 02 $500

9 Veracruz 13 $500

10 Nuevo Belén 08 $500

11 Penonomé 03 $500

12 Sabanitas 04 $500

13 Nuevo Arraiján 13 $500

14 Villa Unida 08 $500

15 San Vicente 08 $500

16 Chepo 08 $500

17 Puerto Escondido 04 $500

18 Pocrí 03 $500

19 Río Abajo 08 $500

20 Cativá 04 $500

21 Chilibre 08 $500

22 Parque Lefevre 08 $500

23 Santiago de Veraguas 10 $500

24 Tocumen 08 $500

25 Pedregal 08 $500

26 La Chorrera 13 $500

27 Las Cumbres 08 $500

28 Colón 04 $500

29 Arraiján 13 $500

30 David 02 $500

31 Juan Díaz 08 $500

32 San Miguelito 08 $500

33 Panamá 08 $500

34 Guadalupe 13 $500

35 Altos de San Francisco 13 $500

36 Canto del Llano 10 $500

37 Gonzalillo 08 $500

38 La Pesa 13 $500

39 Soná 10 $500

40 La Arena 06 $500

41 Pacora 08 $500

42 Antón 03 $500

43 Aguadulce 03 $500

44 La Herradura 13 $500

45 Boquete 02 $500

46 San Pablo Viejo Abajo 02 $500

47 Los Santos 07 $500

48 La Mitra 13 $500

49 Río Hato 03 $500

50 Natá 03 $500

51 Bocas del Toro 01 $500

52 Vista Alegre 13 $500

53 Almirante 01 $500

54 Puerto Pilón 04 $500

55 Las Tablas 07 $500

56 Chitré 06 $500

57 Nueva Esperanza 08 $500

58 Unión Chocó 11 $500

59 Llano Bonito 06 $500

60 Volcán 02 $500

61 Monagrillo 06 $500

62 El Empalme 01 $500

63 Las Lomas 02 $500

64 Puerto Armuelles 02 $500

65 San Juan Bautista 06 $500

66 El Coco 13 $500

Cities with the highest rents in Panama reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Curundú leads with a median rent of $500 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 Curundú pay $500/month — that's $6,000 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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