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The Most Expensive Cities In The World For Renters

New York and London are cities renowned for their high property prices and cost of living. A recent report by Nested has revealed that while New York is indeed the second most expensive city for renters at £3.81 ($4.75) per square foot, London's living space is comparatively low-cost with an average of £2.30 ($2.87). U.S. cities dominate the pricey end of the list, with San Francisco, Los Angeles and Miami also making the top 12.

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This chart shows the average rental cost per square foot in selected global cities in 2017

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Cities with the highest rents worldwide in 2025, by index score
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Most expensive cities for prime retail rents in Europe in the 1st quarter 2017, by city (in U.S dollar per square foot)
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Average rent per square foot in apartments in the United States in 2018, by state (in U.S. dollars)
Top 10 global retail rents in 2014 (in U.S. dollars per square foot)
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World's most expensive retail locations in 2013, by annual cost of rent (in euros per square meter)
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Average annual quoted rent per square foot in selected office markets in the United States in 2nd quarter 2025, by market (in U.S. dollars)

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