Cities Skylines 2: How to Fix the High Rent Problem
Fix Cities Skylines 2's High Rent message by lowering land value, cutting taxes, boosting education, and mixing housing density.
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In brief
AI summaryCities Skylines 2's 'High Rent' message means businesses can no longer afford to pay for a building.
Lowering land value, cutting taxes, and improving citizens' education through colleges all help reduce rent.
Mixing high, medium and low density housing gives residents more affordable options to choose from.
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Cities Skylines 2 High Rent Problem: Fixed!
Cities: Skylines 2 players frequently run into a message reading "High Rent" in the city-building sim. This issue means your businesses can't afford to pay for a building. We'll walk you through the fix for the high rent problem in Cities: Skylines 2, and explain how you can lower your rent!
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Cities Skylines 2 High Rent Problem: Fixed
Several factors can cause high rent. Here's what players can do to lower rent in their cities:
Lower the Land Value
Land value is often the reason rent runs high. When land value goes up, citizens may not be able to afford rent. It grows when players have public services (hospitals, police stations, parks, etc.) in the area. Lower the rent value by disabling or removing services.
Education, Education, Education!
Undereducated citizens earn less money, so they may not be able to afford rent. Improve education in your city by building colleges and universities. Eventually, they should be able to earn enough money to cover housing costs.
Lower Taxes
Doing this lowers the rent amount, so residents can afford the cost. Keep in mind that lowering taxes too much will significantly cut into your income.
Mix High, Medium and Low Density Buildings
High-density buildings have the cheapest rent, while low-density buildings have the most expensive rent. If players mix up their housing options, people can choose whichever suits them best.
