Highest Rent in Papua New Guinea

Top 28 cities ranked by highest rent

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Highest Rent — Papua New Guinea

1 Wau 14 $300

2 Port Moresby 20 $300

3 Lae 14 $300

4 Arawa 07 $300

5 Mount Hagen 16 $300

6 Popondetta 04 $300

7 Madang 12 $300

8 Kokopo 10 $300

9 Mendi 05 $300

10 Kimbe 17 $300

11 Goroka 09 $300

12 Wewak 11 $300

13 Bulolo 14 $300

14 Daru 06 $300

15 Aitape 18 $300

16 Kavieng 15 $300

17 Kiunga 06 $300

18 Vanimo 18 $300

19 Tabubil 06 $300

20 Alotau 03 $300

21 Kundiawa 08 $300

22 Kainantu 09 $300

23 Tari 21 $300

24 Rabaul 10 $300

25 Ialibu 05 $300

26 Kokoda 04 $300

27 Lorengau 13 $300

28 Kerema 02 $300

Cities with the highest rents in Papua New Guinea reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Wau 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 Wau 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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