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Highest Rent in Somalia

Top 63 cities ranked by highest rent

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Highest Rent — Somalia

1 Mahaddayweyne 13 $100
2 Garbahaarrey 06 $100
3 Garoowe 18 $100
4 Gebiley 20 $100
5 Hargeysa 20 $100
6 Hobyo 10 $100
7 Iskushuban 03 $100
8 Jalalaqsi 07 $100
9 Jamaame 09 $100
10 Jawhar 13 $100
11 Jilib 08 $100
12 Kaambooni 09 $100
13 Kismayo 09 $100
14 Laascaanood 22 $100
15 Las Khorey 12 $100
16 Luuq 06 $100
17 Garadag 12 $100
18 Marka 14 $100
19 Mogadishu 02 $100
20 Oodweyne 19 $100
21 Qandala 03 $100
22 Qoryooley 14 $100
23 Ruqi 21 $100
24 Saacow 08 $100
25 Saaxo 10 $100
26 Saylac 21 $100
27 Tog Wajaale 20 $100
28 Waajid 01 $100
29 Wanlaweyn 14 $100
30 Xuddur 01 $100
31 Yagoori 22 $100
32 Yeed 01 $100
33 Buulobarde 07 $100
34 Agabar 20 $100
35 Baardheere 06 $100
36 Baidoa 04 $100
37 Baki 21 $100
38 Balanbale 05 $100
39 Bandarbeyla 03 $100
40 Bargaal 03 $100
41 Beled Hawo 06 $100
42 Beledweyne 07 $100
43 Berbera 20 $100
44 Bereeda 03 $100
45 Borama 21 $100
46 Bosaso 03 $100
47 Buhodle 19 $100
48 Burao 19 $100
49 Afgooye 14 $100
50 Buurhakaba 04 $100
51 Cabudwaaq 05 $100
52 Cadale 13 $100
53 Caluula 03 $100
54 Ceelbuur 05 $100
55 Ceeldheer 05 $100
56 Ceerigaabo 12 $100
57 Dhabad 05 $100
58 Dhamas 06 $100
59 Dhuusamarreeb 05 $100
60 Diinsoor 04 $100
61 El Dibir 03 $100
62 Eyl 18 $100
63 Gaalkacyo 10 $100

Cities with the highest rents in Somalia reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Mahaddayweyne leads with a median rent of $100 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 Mahaddayweyne pay $100/month — that's $1,200 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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