Highest Rent in South Africa

Top 100 cities ranked by highest rent

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Highest Rent — South Africa

1 Babirwa 09 $300

2 Boipelo 10 $300

3 Napier 11 $300

4 Kgapamadi 07 $300

5 Hazyview 07 $300

6 Calitzdorp 11 $300

7 Languedoc 11 $300

8 Matsavana 07 $300

9 Cato Ridge 02 $300

10 Kylemore 11 $300

11 Riebeek West 11 $300

12 GaSekhaolelo 09 $300

13 Kumana 07 $300

14 Charlestown 02 $300

15 Cedarville 02 $300

16 eMkhuze 02 $300

17 Struisbaai 11 $300

18 Senwamokgope 09 $300

19 Newlands 11 $300

20 Nababeep 08 $300

21 Pearston 05 $300

22 Lidgetton 02 $300

23 Ekulindeni 07 $300

24 Uniondale 11 $300

25 Albert Falls 02 $300

26 Libode 05 $300

27 Eden Glen Ext 60 06 $300

28 Khaya Mnandi 05 $300

29 Oakglen 08 $300

30 Manguzi 02 $300

31 Peddie 05 $300

32 Zoar 11 $300

33 James Calata 05 $300

34 Ngema Tribal Trust 07 $300

35 Stella 10 $300

36 Mooinooi 10 $300

37 Riebeek-Kasteel 11 $300

38 Smithfield 03 $300

39 Stanford 11 $300

40 Ludlow 09 $300

41 Louterwater 05 $300

42 Carnarvon 08 $300

43 Tshandama 09 $300

44 Reddersburg 03 $300

45 Orinoco A 07 $300

46 Qumbu 05 $300

47 Magabeni 02 $300

48 St Francis Bay 05 $300

49 Port Saint John’s 05 $300

50 Thabakgolo 07 $300

51 Nthabalala 09 $300

52 Kareedouw 05 $300

53 Venterstad 05 $300

54 Doornkop 07 $300

55 Murraysburg 11 $300

56 Perdekop 07 $300

57 eMakhazeni B 07 $300

58 Oranjeville 03 $300

59 Justicia 09 $300

60 Dullstroom 07 $300

61 Lutzville 11 $300

62 Riviersonderend 11 $300

63 Godide 07 $300

64 Patensie 05 $300

65 Trompsburg 03 $300

66 Mount Ayliff 05 $300

67 Grootvlei 07 $300

68 Dealesville 03 $300

69 Nqutu 02 $300

70 Amalia 10 $300

71 Simon's Town 11 $300

72 Botrivier 11 $300

73 Madras A 07 $300

74 Paterson 05 $300

75 Nondweni 02 $300

76 Kranshoek 11 $300

77 Jansenville 05 $300

78 Itekeng 10 $300

79 Genadendal 11 $300

80 Laingsburg 11 $300

81 Lillydale 09 $300

82 Maviljan A 07 $300

83 Cookhouse 05 $300

84 Tsolo 05 $300

85 Jagersfontein 03 $300

86 Port Edward 02 $300

87 Trust Feed 02 $300

88 Merry Pebble Stream 09 $300

89 Constantia 11 $300

90 Tweespruit 03 $300

91 Mathibela 09 $300

92 Eastleigh 06 $300

93 Glenmore 07 $300

94 Madyembeni 07 $300

95 Winterton 02 $300

96 Tarkastad 05 $300

97 KwaThandeka 07 $300

98 Edinburgh A 07 $300

99 Lothair 07 $300

100 Lamberts Bay 11 $300

Cities with the highest rents in South Africa reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Babirwa 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 Babirwa 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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