Highest Rent in Free State

Top 69 cities ranked by highest rent

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Highest Rent — Free State

1 Heilbron $300

2 Dewetsdorp $300

3 Edenburg $300

4 Edenville $300

5 Excelsior $300

6 Ficksburg $300

7 Fouriesburg $300

8 Frankfort $300

9 Harrismith $300

10 Deneysville $300

11 Hennenman $300

12 Hertzogville $300

13 Hoopstad $300

14 Jacobsdal $300

15 Jagersfontein $300

16 Kestell $300

17 Koffiefontein $300

18 Koppies $300

19 Boshof $300

20 Bethlehem $300

21 Smithfield $300

22 Virginia $300

23 Phomolong $300

24 Tshiame $300

25 Allanridge $300

26 Bethulie $300

27 Bloemfontein $300

28 Kroonstad $300

29 Bothaville $300

30 Botshabelo $300

31 Winnie Mandela $300

32 Bultfontein $300

33 Clarens $300

34 Hlohlolwane $300

35 Dealesville $300

36 Villiers $300

37 Steynsrus $300

38 Thaba Nchu $300

39 Theunissen $300

40 Trompsburg $300

41 Tweeling $300

42 Tweespruit $300

43 Ventersburg $300

44 Viljoenskroon $300

45 Senekal $300

46 Vrede $300

47 Vredefort $300

48 Warden $300

49 Welkom $300

50 Wepener $300

51 Wesselsbron $300

52 Winburg $300

53 Paul Roux $300

54 Kutloanong $300

55 Ladybrand $300

56 Lindley $300

57 Marquard $300

58 Memel $300

59 Odendaalsrus $300

60 Oranjeville $300

61 Parys $300

62 Zastron $300

63 Petrusburg $300

64 Mamafubedu $300

65 Phuthaditjhaba $300

66 Reddersburg $300

67 Reitz $300

68 Rouxville $300

69 Sasolburg $300

Cities with the highest rents in Free State reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Heilbron 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 Heilbron 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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