Tehran rents surge to triple workers’ pay, widening the housing gap

Average advertised monthly rent in Tehran sits around 723 million rials (about $389), roughly three times the typical Iranian worker’s 200–250 million rial salary, with some increases up to 100%. The data—based on advertised listings, not completed leases—highlights a widening affordability gap as rent controls are widely ignored, pushing tenants toward outer suburbs, shared housing, or relocation.