A number of residents in Herat say that over recent months, rental prices in the province have risen to unprecedented levels.

According to them, they have been searching for reasonably priced rental homes for weeks, but none are available.

Abdul Khaleq Yousufi, a resident of Herat, said: "I've been looking for a house for a month, but unfortunately, I haven't found one that suits my needs. Rent used to be 1,500 Afghanis, but now it has risen to between 4,500 and 5,000 Afghanis. I urge the government to monitor rental prices."

Mohammad Ismail Nabizadah, another Herat resident, said: "In most areas of the city, rental homes are either unavailable or very limited. There are homes for sale, but hardly any for rent — mainly because many migrants have arrived."

According to data from some real estate agencies, rental prices in Herat city have increased by around 40% in recent months.

The main reason for this rise is attributed to the influx of migrants from neighboring countries, as well as the relocation of thousands of families from other provinces to Herat.

Sharif Ahmad Anwari, a real estate agent, explained: "The population in Herat city has increased as migrants from neighboring countries and other provinces have arrived. This has led homeowners to raise rental prices."

Local authorities in Herat also confirm that the return of migrants and the arrival of families from different parts of the country have contributed to the increase in rental costs.

Mohammad Yousuf Saeedi, the spokesperson for the Herat governor, said: "Economic growth and business expansion in Herat province have encouraged citizens from other areas of the country to settle in the city. This has caused rental prices to rise. The local administration is committed to organizing and regulating this process."

Herat is considered one of Afghanistan’s major cities, and in recent years has hosted thousands of returnee families from neighboring countries and other provinces.

The population increase has put significant pressure on the housing market. In recent months, rental prices have surged dramatically, leaving many low-income families facing serious challenges.