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Highest Rent in Zambia

Top 94 cities ranked by highest rent

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Highest Rent — Zambia

1 Mbala 05 $200
2 Mungwi 05 $200
3 Mumbwa 02 $200
4 Mufumbwe 06 $200
5 Mufulira 08 $200
6 Mpulungu 05 $200
7 Mporokoso 05 $200
8 Mpongwe 08 $200
9 Mpika 10 $200
10 Monze 07 $200
11 Mongu 01 $200
12 Mkushi 02 $200
13 Mununga 04 $200
14 Mazabuka 07 $200
15 Mapalo 08 $200
16 Manyinga 06 $200
17 Manyama 06 $200
18 Mansa 04 $200
19 Madido 09 $200
20 Maamba 07 $200
21 Luwingu 05 $200
22 Lusaka West 09 $200
23 Lusaka 09 $200
24 Lundazi 03 $200
25 Nyimba 03 $200
26 Zambezi 06 $200
27 Solwezi 06 $200
28 Sinda 03 $200
29 Sinazongwe 07 $200
30 Siavonga 07 $200
31 Sesheke 01 $200
32 Serenje 02 $200
33 Senanga 01 $200
34 Samfya 04 $200
35 Petauke 03 $200
36 Palabana 09 $200
37 Lukulu 01 $200
38 Ntandabale 09 $200
39 Ndola 08 $200
40 Nchelenge 04 $200
41 Namwala 07 $200
42 Nampundwe 02 $200
43 Namalombwe 09 $200
44 Nakonde 10 $200
45 Nakambala 07 $200
46 Mwinilunga 06 $200
47 Mwansabombwe 04 $200
48 Chinsali 10 $200
49 Kabompo 06 $200
50 Itezhi-Tezhi 07 $200
51 Isoka 10 $200
52 Ibenga 08 $200
53 Chunga 09 $200
54 Chongwe 09 $200
55 Choma 07 $200
56 Chisasa 06 $200
57 Chisankane 09 $200
58 Chirundu 07 $200
59 Chipata 03 $200
60 Kabwe 02 $200
61 Chinkuli 09 $200
62 Chingola 08 $200
63 Chilubi 05 $200
64 Chilongolo 09 $200
65 Chililabombwe 08 $200
66 Chilanga Township 09 $200
67 Chiengi 04 $200
68 Chavuma 06 $200
69 Chambishi 08 $200
70 Chama 10 $200
71 Chalimbana 09 $200
72 Kasempa 06 $200
73 Lubwe 04 $200
74 Lubombo 07 $200
75 Luanshya 08 $200
76 Luangwa 09 $200
77 Livingstone 07 $200
78 Limulunga 01 $200
79 Kitwe 08 $200
80 Kazungula 07 $200
81 Kawambwa 04 $200
82 Katete 03 $200
83 Kataba 08 $200
84 Chadiza 03 $200
85 Kasama 05 $200
86 Kaputa 05 $200
87 Kapiri Mposhi 02 $200
88 Kaoma 01 $200
89 Kansanshi 06 $200
90 Kalulushi 08 $200
91 Kalomo 07 $200
92 Kalengwa 06 $200
93 Kalabo 01 $200
94 Kafue 09 $200

Cities with the highest rents in Zambia reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Mbala leads with a median rent of $200 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 Mbala pay $200/month — that's $2,400 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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