Highest Rent in Taiwan

Top 79 cities ranked by highest rent

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Highest Rent — Taiwan

1 Taibao 04 $500

2 Toufen 04 $500

3 Tianzhong 04 $500

4 Tianwei 04 $500

5 Taoyuan City 04 $500

6 Taoyuan 04 $500

7 Taitung 04 $500

8 Taipei 04 $500

9 Tainan 04 $500

10 Taichung 04 $500

11 Wufeng 04 $500

12 Shulin 03 $500

13 Shimen 03 $500

14 Shiding 03 $500

15 Shetou 04 $500

16 Shenzhen 04 $500

17 Sanzhi 03 $500

18 Sanxia 03 $500

19 Puli 04 $500

20 Pitou 04 $500

21 Yingge 03 $500

22 Zhushan 04 $500

23 Zhudong 04 $500

24 Zhubei 04 $500

25 Zhongxing New Village 04 $500

26 Zhongliao 04 $500

27 Yujing 04 $500

28 Yuanlin 04 $500

29 Yongkang 04 $500

30 Yongjing 04 $500

31 Pinglin 03 $500

32 Yilan 04 $500

33 Xizhou 04 $500

34 Xizhi 03 $500

35 Xiulin 04 $500

36 Xinying 04 $500

37 Xingang 04 $500

38 Xiluo 04 $500

39 Xihu 04 $500

40 Wulai 03 $500

41 Chiayi City 04 $500

42 Ershui 04 $500

43 Erlin 04 $500

44 Douliu 04 $500

45 Dongshi 04 $500

46 Donggang 04 $500

47 Daxi 04 $500

48 Danshui 03 $500

49 Citong 04 $500

50 Chishang 04 $500

51 Fengshan 02 $500

52 Chaozhou 04 $500

53 Changhua 04 $500

54 Chang-hua 04 $500

55 Caotun 04 $500

56 Buzi 04 $500

57 Budai 04 $500

58 Beigang 04 $500

59 Beidou 04 $500

60 Banqiao 03 $500

61 Keelung 04 $500

62 New Taipei City 03 $500

63 Neili 04 $500

64 Neihu 04 $500

65 Nantou 04 $500

66 Nangan 01 $500

67 Miaoli 04 $500

68 Magong 04 $500

69 Lugu 04 $500

70 Linnei 04 $500

71 Bade 04 $500

72 Kaohsiung 02 $500

73 Jinhu 01 $500

74 Jincheng 01 $500

75 Jieshoucun 01 $500

76 Hualien City 04 $500

77 Hsinchu 04 $500

78 Hengchun 04 $500

79 Guanshan 04 $500

Cities with the highest rents in Taiwan reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Taibao leads with a median rent of $500 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 Taibao pay $500/month — that's $6,000 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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