Where is rent the most expensive?

Singapore leads at approximately $2,800/month for a one-bedroom, followed by Switzerland ($2,200) and UAE ($1,800).

How much of income should go to rent?

Financial advisors typically recommend spending no more than 30% of gross income on rent, though many people in major cities exceed this.

Global Average Rent Price

Last updated: January 27, 2026

$750/mo

USD/month

The global average monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment is approximately $750. This ranges from under $120 in Pakistan to over $2,800 in Singapore. Rent is the largest expense for most urban households worldwide.

Historical Trend

Source: Numbeo

Global Average Rent Price by Country

Country	Value (USD/month) ↓	Source
Singapore	2,800	URA
Switzerland	2,200	BFS
United Arab Emirates	1,800	DLD
United States	1,750	Census
United Kingdom	1,600	ONS
Australia	1,550	CoreLogic
Canada	1,500	CMHC
Netherlands	1,450	CBS
Germany	1,100	Destatis
France	1,050	INSEE
South Korea	800	KOSIS
Japan	750	MLIT
Saudi Arabia	700	GASTAT
China	500	NBS
South Africa	450	PayProp
Brazil	350	FipeZAP
Russia	350	Rosstat
India	250	NHB
Nigeria	150	NBS
Pakistan	120	PBS

Why This Average Exists

Rent prices are a key measure of housing affordability and cost of living, directly affecting quality of life and economic migration patterns.

Factors That Affect Global Average Rent Price

Housing supply
Population density
Interest rates
Urbanization
Income levels
Government rent controls

Frequently Asked Questions

Methodology & Data Sources

The data presented on this page is compiled from publicly available datasets published by international organizations including the World Bank, World Health Organization (WHO), International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations, NASA, and national statistical agencies.

Global averages are calculated using population-weighted or arithmetic means depending on the metric. Country-level data reflects the most recent available figures, typically from 2024–2024. Where gaps exist, the latest available data point is used.

All figures are subject to revision as source organizations update their datasets. For the most authoritative data, we encourage consulting the original sources linked in the table above.