How much are the rents in Accra right now? (2026)

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What are typical rents in Accra as of 2026?

What's the average monthly rent for a studio in Accra as of 2026?

As of 2026, the average monthly rent for a standard studio in Accra is about GH₵2,000, which is roughly $180 or €155.

For most studios in Accra in 2026, a realistic monthly rent range is GH₵1,200 to GH₵4,500, which is about $110 to $400 or €90 to €345.

This wide range exists because a small self-contained studio in Madina or Adenta does not rent like a furnished studio in Cantonments, Airport Residential or Labone.

What's the average monthly rent for a 1-bedroom in Accra as of 2026?

As of 2026, the average monthly rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Accra is about GH₵2,500, which is roughly $225 or €190.

For most 1-bedroom apartments in Accra in 2026, a realistic monthly rent range is GH₵1,000 to GH₵8,000, which is about $90 to $715 or €75 to €615.

Cheaper 1-bedroom rents in Accra are common in Adenta, Madina, Achimota, Lapaz and Spintex, while the highest 1-bedroom rents are in Cantonments, Airport Residential, Labone and Osu.

What's the average monthly rent for a 2-bedroom in Accra as of 2026?

As of 2026, the average monthly rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Accra is about GH₵4,000, which is roughly $360 or €310.

For most 2-bedroom apartments in Accra in 2026, a realistic monthly rent range is GH₵1,800 to GH₵12,000, which is about $160 to $1,070 or €140 to €925.

The cheapest 2-bedroom rents in Accra are often in Adenta, Madina, Teshie, Dansoman and parts of Spintex, while the most expensive 2-bedroom rents are in Cantonments, Airport Residential, Labone, Ridge and East Legon.

By the way, you will find much more detailed rent ranges in our property pack covering the real estate market in Accra.

What's the average rent per square meter in Accra as of 2026?

As of 2026, the average rent per square meter in Accra is about GH₵55 per month, which is roughly $5 or €4 per m².

Across Accra neighborhoods in 2026, a realistic rent range is GH₵35 to GH₵70 per m² for normal apartments, or about $3 to $6 and €3 to €5 per m².

Accra rents per square meter are usually higher than many other Ghanaian cities because the capital has more corporate tenants, embassies, universities and higher-income workers.

In Accra, rent per square meter rises above average when the apartment is furnished, close to Airport City, near embassies, inside a secure compound or backed by reliable power and water.

How much have rents changed year-over-year in Accra in 2026?

As of 2026, average apartment rents in Accra appear to be up by about 8% to 12% year over year.

The main reasons are strong demand in the capital, Ghana’s housing shortage, higher service costs and the fact that many prime Accra rents are still influenced by the dollar.

Compared with 2025, rent growth in Accra in 2026 looks steadier and less extreme, because tenants are more price-sensitive and some luxury neighborhoods have more available stock.

What's the outlook for rent growth in Accra in 2026?

As of 2026, our projected rent growth for Accra over the rest of the year is about 6% to 10% in nominal terms.

The key drivers are population pressure, job concentration in Accra, high building costs, inflation, currency risk and the long-running shortage of good rental housing.

The strongest rent growth in Accra is likely in East Legon, Tse Addo, Spintex, Airport West and well-priced parts of Labone and Osu.

The main risk is that a weaker cedi, higher inflation or lower tenant income could push landlords and tenants in different directions, especially in dollar-linked prime rentals.

Which neighborhoods rent best in Accra as of 2026?

Which neighborhoods have the highest rents in Accra as of 2026?

As of 2026, the three highest-rent neighborhoods in Accra are Cantonments, Airport Residential Area and Labone, where many quality apartments rent from about GH₵10,000 to GH₵35,000 per month, or around $900 to $3,125 and €770 to €2,690.

These Accra neighborhoods command premium rents because they offer security, short commutes, embassies, corporate offices, restaurants, serviced apartments and better building management.

The typical tenants in these high-rent Accra neighborhoods are diplomats, NGO workers, corporate assignees, oil-and-gas professionals, diaspora returnees and wealthy local households.

By the way, we’ve written a blog article detailing Sources and methodology: we ranked areas with Ghana Property Centre market trends, Apartments.com.gh and Meqasa. We looked at asking rents, not just listing counts. We also checked our internal Accra neighborhood scoring.

Where do young professionals prefer to rent in Accra right now?

The top Accra neighborhoods for young professionals are Osu, Labone and East Legon, with Airport West, Dzorwulu, Spintex and Achimota also popular.

Young professionals in these Accra neighborhoods often pay about GH₵2,500 to GH₵8,000 per month, which is roughly $225 to $715 or €190 to €615.

These areas attract young professionals because they are close to jobs, nightlife, restaurants, gyms, coworking spaces, main roads and social life.

By the way, you will find a detailed tenant analysis in our property pack covering the real estate market in Accra.

Where do families prefer to rent in Accra right now?

The top Accra neighborhoods for families are East Legon, Cantonments and Spintex, with Adjiringanor, Roman Ridge, Tesano and North Legon also in demand.

Families renting 2-bedroom or 3-bedroom apartments in these Accra areas often pay about GH₵5,000 to GH₵20,000 per month, which is roughly $450 to $1,785 or €385 to €1,540.

Families like these Accra neighborhoods because they offer more space, parking, quieter streets, schools, security, backup water and easier access to daily services.

Well-known education options near these family areas include Ghana International School, Lincoln Community School, Association International School, East Airport International School and University of Ghana-linked areas around Legon.

Which areas near transit or universities rent faster in Accra in 2026?

As of 2026, the fastest-renting Accra areas near transit or universities are Legon, Madina and the Tetteh Quarshie to East Legon corridor.

Well-priced rentals in these high-demand Accra areas often stay listed for about 15 to 35 days, while weaker or overpriced units can take much longer.

Being close to University of Ghana, main roads or major junctions can add about GH₵500 to GH₵2,000 per month in rent, or around $45 to $180 and €40 to €155.

Which neighborhoods are most popular with expats in Accra right now?

The three most popular Accra neighborhoods for expats are Cantonments, Airport Residential Area and Labone, with Osu, Ridge, Dzorwulu and East Legon also common choices.

Expats in these Accra neighborhoods often pay about GH₵8,000 to GH₵35,000 per month, which is roughly $715 to $3,125 or €615 to €2,690.

These neighborhoods attract expats because they offer furnished apartments, generators, pools, gyms, security, reliable management and short commutes to embassies and corporate offices.

The most visible expat groups in these Accra areas include diplomats, NGO staff, international-school families, oil-and-gas workers, diaspora Ghanaians and West African regional professionals.

And if you are also an expat, you may want to read our Sources and methodology: we reviewed Apartments.com.gh, Meqasa and Ghana Property Centre trends. We focused on furnished and serviced listings. We also compared the results with our own prime-market Accra notes.

Who rents, and what do tenants want in Accra right now?

What tenant profiles dominate rentals in Accra?

The top tenant profiles in Accra are local salaried professionals, families renting before buying or building, and expat or corporate tenants.

In our estimate, local professionals make up about 45% of Accra apartment demand, families about 30%, and expat or corporate tenants about 15%, with students and short-stay renters making up much of the rest.

Local professionals usually want studios or 1-bedrooms, families usually want 2-bedroom or 3-bedroom apartments, and expat tenants usually want furnished apartments in secure buildings.

If you want to optimize your cashflow, you can read our Sources and methodology: we used GSS Census, National Rental Assistance Scheme and Ghana Property Centre. We estimated tenant shares from demand signals, not an official tenant survey. We also used our own Accra buyer and renter segmentation.

Do tenants prefer furnished or unfurnished in Accra?

In Accra, about 65% to 75% of normal tenants prefer unfurnished or semi-furnished rentals, while about 25% to 35% prefer furnished rentals.

A furnished apartment in Accra can add about GH₵2,000 to GH₵10,000 per month compared with a similar unfurnished apartment, which is roughly $180 to $900 or €155 to €770.

Furnished rentals in Accra are mainly chosen by expats, corporate tenants, diaspora returnees, short-term renters and higher-income young professionals who want to move in quickly.

Which amenities increase rent the most in Accra?

The five amenities that increase rent the most in Accra are backup power, reliable water storage, 24/7 security, air conditioning and good building management.

In Accra, these amenities can add about GH₵500 to GH₵5,000 per month each depending on the property, which is roughly $45 to $450 or €40 to €385.

In our property pack covering the real estate market in Accra, we cover what are the best investments a landlord can make.

What renovations get the best ROI for rentals in Accra?

The five best ROI renovations for Accra rentals are water tanks and pumps, inverter or generator support, air conditioning, modern bathrooms and clean kitchen upgrades.

For many Accra apartments, these works can cost from about GH₵5,000 to GH₵80,000, or around $450 to $7,140 and €385 to €6,155, and can lift monthly rent by roughly GH₵300 to GH₵4,000.

Landlords in Accra should be careful with over-luxury finishes, imported furniture that is hard to repair and expensive smart-home features, because many tenants value reliability more than decoration.

How strong is rental demand in Accra as of 2026?

What's the vacancy rate for rentals in Accra as of 2026?

As of 2026, the estimated vacancy rate for quality rental apartments in Accra is about 7%.

Across Accra, realistic vacancy ranges from about 3% to 5% in well-priced prime areas to about 8% to 12% for overpriced or weaker-location units.

The current Accra vacancy rate appears close to normal for a tight capital-city rental market, although luxury furnished stock has more competition than it did a few years ago.

Finally please note that you will have all the indicators you need in our property pack covering the real estate market in Accra.

How many days do rentals stay listed in Accra as of 2026?

As of 2026, a well-priced rental apartment in Accra usually stays listed for about 25 to 45 days.

Prime furnished rentals in Cantonments, Airport Residential and Labone can move in 15 to 35 days, while overpriced dollar-linked apartments can sit for more than 90 days.

Compared with one year ago, Accra days-on-market look slightly longer in the luxury furnished segment but still short for affordable, well-located local apartments.

Which months have peak tenant demand in Accra?

The strongest tenant demand months in Accra are usually January to March and August to October.

These months are busy because of job moves, school calendars, university demand around Legon and Madina, and diaspora or corporate relocation patterns.

The slowest tenant-demand months in Accra are often May to June and late November to December, when many households delay moving or focus on holiday costs.

What will my monthly costs be in Accra as of 2026?

What property taxes should landlords expect in Accra as of 2026?

As of 2026, a small Accra apartment landlord should often plan for about GH₵500 to GH₵2,500 per year in property rates, or around $45 to $225 and €40 to €190.

For prime apartments or larger homes in Cantonments, Airport Residential, Labone or East Legon, annual property rates can be closer to GH₵2,000 to GH₵8,000 or more, which is about $180 to $715 and €155 to €615.

Property rates in Accra are not one simple national flat fee, because bills depend on the property valuation, the local assembly and the GRA-linked property-rate platform.

Please note that, in our property pack covering the real estate market in Accra, we cover what exemptions or deductions may be available to reduce property taxes for landlords.

What utilities do landlords often pay in Accra right now?

In Accra, landlords most often pay or manage service charges, compound security, generator servicing, common-area lighting, water-pump maintenance and sometimes internet in furnished apartments.

Typical landlord-paid costs can run from about GH₵300 to GH₵2,500 per month for a normal apartment, or around $25 to $225 and €25 to €190, with prime serviced units costing more.

For normal long lets in Accra, tenants usually pay electricity, water, internet and waste directly, while landlords usually handle shared building services and major repairs.

How is rental income taxed in Accra as of 2026?

As of 2026, residential rental income in Accra is taxed at 8% in Ghana, so a landlord collecting GH₵4,000 per month should budget about GH₵320 per month for rent tax.

Landlords should check what costs can be documented, but the most important practical point is to keep records for repairs, service charges, agent fees and other rental expenses.

The most common Accra-specific tax mistakes are ignoring cedi-dollar rent conversion, not keeping written rent records, forgetting rent advances and assuming property rates are the same as rent tax.

We cover these mistakes, among others, in our Sources and methodology: we used GRA rent tax, Bank of Ghana FX data and GRA property-rate guidance. We applied the residential rent-tax rate to simple Accra examples. We also checked the calculations against our own landlord-tax notes.

We did some research and made this infographic to help you quickly compare rental yields of the major cities in Ghana versus those in neighboring countries. It provides a clear view of how this country positions itself as a real estate investment destination, which might interest you if you’re planning to invest there.

What sources have we used to write this blog article?

Whether it’s in our blog articles or the market analyses included in our property pack about Accra, we always rely on the strongest methodology we can … and we don’t throw out numbers at random.

We also aim to be fully transparent, so below we’ve listed the authoritative sources we used, and explained how we used them and the methods behind our estimates.

Source	Why this source matters	How we used it
Ghana Statistical Service	Ghana Statistical Service is Ghana’s official statistics agency.	We used it as the official base for Ghana population, household and inflation context. We treated it as background evidence, not as a live rent-price source.
GSS CPI PxWeb	This official database tracks consumer prices, including housing-related inflation.	We used it to check whether Accra rent pressure was consistent with wider inflation. We did not use CPI as a direct rent index by bedroom type.
GSS 2021 Population and Housing Census	The census is the best official source for households, housing and population distribution in Ghana.	We used it to understand housing demand and household pressure in Greater Accra. We used it for demand context, not for current listing prices.
Bank of Ghana	Bank of Ghana is the official central bank source for inflation, interest rates and currency context.	We used it to understand the macro pressure behind Accra rents. We also used it to explain why dollar-linked prime rents matter in Accra.
Bank of Ghana historical FX rates	This is the official interbank exchange-rate source for the Ghana cedi.	We used it to convert Accra rents from cedis into rough dollar amounts. We rounded conversions so the figures stay easy to read.
Ghana Revenue Authority rent tax	GRA is Ghana’s official tax authority and publishes the residential rent-tax rate.	We used it for the 8% residential rental-income tax rate. We applied that rate to simple landlord examples in Accra.
GRA property-rate platform	This source explains how Ghana’s property-rate platform works with local assemblies.	We used it to explain why Accra property rates depend on valuation and local assessment. We avoided giving one false citywide tax bill.
National Rental Assistance Scheme	NRAS is Ghana’s official rent-advance support scheme.	We used it to understand the rent-advance problem faced by Accra tenants. We treated it as demand-side evidence, not as a rent-price index.
CAHF Ghana country profile	CAHF is a recognized African housing-finance research source.	We used it to frame Ghana’s housing shortage and affordability pressure. We used that context to explain why Accra rental demand remains strong.
World Bank Ghana urban population data	The World Bank is a standard source for urbanization and development data.	We used it to cross-check Ghana’s urban demand story. We used it to support the view that Accra demand is not only a short-term trend.
Ghana Property Centre	Ghana Property Centre is a major Ghana property portal with visible Accra listings.	We used it as the main live listing benchmark for Accra apartment rents. We gave more weight to normal market ranges than to luxury outliers.
Ghana Property Centre market trends	This page gives useful neighborhood-level listing evidence for Greater Accra.	We used it to identify higher-rent districts such as Cantonments, Airport Residential, East Legon and Osu. We used it to avoid relying only on citywide averages.
Meqasa Accra apartments	Meqasa is one of Ghana’s best-known property portals.	We used it as a second live listing cross-check for Accra rents. We treated its expensive listings carefully because prime stock can skew the average.
Private Property Ghana Accra apartments	Private Property Ghana is a recognized listing portal with agent-led inventory.	We used it to check listing depth and active supply in Accra. We used it more for market direction than for one exact average rent.
Apartments.com.gh Accra listings	This portal is useful for professionally managed and prime Accra apartments.	We used it to check furnished and premium Accra rents. We used it to separate the expat and corporate market from the normal local rental market.