Highest Rent in Rwanda

Top 49 cities ranked by highest rent

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Highest Rent — Rwanda

1 Nyabitekeli 14 $150

2 Kirimbi 14 $150

3 Kora 14 $150

4 Mabanza 14 $150

5 Macuba 14 $150

6 Mahembe 14 $150

7 Mugina 15 $150

8 Muhanga 15 $150

9 Mukamira 14 $150

10 Mukingo 13 $150

11 Musanze 13 $150

12 Ndera 12 $150

13 Ngororero 14 $150

14 Kirambo 14 $150

15 Nyagatare 11 $150

16 Nyamata 11 $150

17 Nyanza 15 $150

18 Nzega 15 $150

19 Rangiro 14 $150

20 Ruhango 15 $150

21 Ruhuha 11 $150

22 Rwamagana 11 $150

23 Shangi 14 $150

24 Shyorongi 13 $150

25 Umutara 11 $150

26 Gisenyi 14 $150

27 Bugarama 14 $150

28 Bushekeri 14 $150

29 Bushenge 14 $150

30 Busogo 13 $150

31 Butare 15 $150

32 Byumba 13 $150

33 Cyangugu 14 $150

34 Cyato 14 $150

35 Gahini 11 $150

36 Gihombo 14 $150

37 Gikongoro 15 $150

38 Bugaragara 11 $150

39 Gitarama 15 $150

40 Gitesi 14 $150

41 Kagano 14 $150

42 Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi 15 $150

43 Karambi 14 $150

44 Karengera 14 $150

45 Kayonza 11 $150

46 Kibungo 11 $150

47 Kibuye 14 $150

48 Kigali 12 $150

49 Kinigi 13 $150

Cities with the highest rents in Rwanda reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Nyabitekeli leads with a median rent of $150 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 Nyabitekeli pay $150/month — that's $1,800 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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