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Highest Rent in South Korea

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Highest Rent — South Korea

1 Ponggae-dong 01 $600
2 Sanji 01 $600
3 Dodong-ri 14 $600
4 Pyeongchang 06 $600
5 Songgangdong 19 $600
6 Yongsan-dong 11 $600
7 Sintansin 19 $600
8 Ora-dong 01 $600
9 Beolgyo 16 $600
10 Jumunjin 06 $600
11 Jenzan 14 $600
12 Puan 03 $600
13 Hwacheon 06 $600
14 Taesal-li 17 $600
15 Namsa 03 $600
16 Gaigeturi 01 $600
17 Haenam 16 $600
18 Yanggu 06 $600
19 Yŏnmu 17 $600
20 Kinzan 17 $600
21 Neietsu 06 $600
22 Ganghwa-gun 12 $600
23 Imsil 03 $600
24 Changsu 03 $600
25 Goseong 20 $600
26 Hayang 14 $600
27 Seonghwan 17 $600
28 Waegwan 14 $600
29 Kurye 16 $600
30 Jinan-gun 03 $600
31 Cheongsong gun 14 $600
32 Tangjin 17 $600
33 Kunwi 14 $600
34 Jangheung 16 $600
35 Yeonil 14 $600
36 Heunghae 14 $600
37 Boseong 16 $600
38 Jungpyong 05 $600
39 Yesan 17 $600
40 Ara-dong 01 $600
41 Cheorwon 06 $600
42 Hadong 20 $600
43 Jangseong 16 $600
44 Santyoku 06 $600
45 Naju 16 $600
46 Seodong 01 $600
47 Munsan 13 $600
48 Yeongdong 05 $600
49 Nonsan 17 $600
50 Koesan 05 $600
51 Damyang 16 $600
52 Kimje 03 $600
53 Ido-dong 01 $600
54 T’aebaek 06 $600
55 Yeongam 16 $600
56 Yeonggwang 16 $600
57 Miryang 20 $600
58 Sinan 16 $600
59 Yecheon 14 $600
60 Tallang-dong 01 $600
61 Gapyeong 13 $600
62 Eisen 14 $600
63 Okcheon 05 $600
64 Buyeo 17 $600
65 Hwasun 16 $600
66 Chinch'ŏn 05 $600
67 Kosong 06 $600
68 Pubal 13 $600
69 Uiwang 13 $600
70 Hwawŏn 15 $600
71 Anseong 13 $600
72 Tongyeong 20 $600
73 Kyosai 20 $600
74 Gongju 17 $600
75 Koch'ang 03 $600
76 Seosan 17 $600
77 Changnyeong 20 $600
78 Hongch’ŏn 06 $600
79 Mungyeong 14 $600
80 Naesŏ 20 $600
81 Sokcho 06 $600
82 Nangen 03 $600
83 Gwangju 13 $600
84 Sinhyeon 20 $600
85 Ungsang 20 $600
86 Yangp'yŏng 13 $600
87 Wanju 03 $600
88 Yeongju 14 $600
89 Hongseong 17 $600
90 Kwangyang 16 $600
91 Namyangju 13 $600
92 Muan 16 $600
93 Boryeong 17 $600
94 Wabu 13 $600
95 Asan 17 $600
96 Donghae City 06 $600
97 Sangju 14 $600
98 Hwado 13 $600
99 Yeoju 13 $600
100 Siheungdong 11 $600

Cities with the highest rents in South Korea reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Ponggae-dong leads with a median rent of $600 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 Ponggae-dong pay $600/month — that's $7,200 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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