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

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What are typical rents in Nouakchott as of 2026?

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

As of 2026, the average monthly rent for a studio in Nouakchott is about 7,500 MRU, which is about 190 USD or 165 EUR.

For most studios in Nouakchott in 2026, the realistic range is about 5,500 to 13,000 MRU per month, which is roughly 140 to 325 USD or 120 to 285 EUR.

The cheapest studios in Nouakchott are usually basic units in Arafat, Dar Naïm, Toujounine and Riyad, while furnished studios with air conditioning in Tevragh Zeina, Ksar, Ilot K and Cité Plage cost more.

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

As of 2026, the average monthly rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Nouakchott is about 11,000 MRU, which is about 275 USD or 245 EUR.

Most 1-bedroom apartments in Nouakchott in 2026 rent for about 8,000 to 18,000 MRU per month, which is roughly 200 to 450 USD or 175 to 400 EUR.

The cheaper 1-bedroom rents in Nouakchott are usually found in Arafat, Dar Naïm, Toujounine and Riyad, while Tevragh Zeina, Ksar, Ilot K and Cité Plage sit at the expensive end.

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

As of 2026, the average monthly rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Nouakchott is about 18,000 MRU, which is about 450 USD or 400 EUR.

For most 2-bedroom apartments in Nouakchott in 2026, the realistic rent range is about 13,000 to 35,000 MRU per month, which is roughly 325 to 875 USD or 285 to 775 EUR.

The cheapest 2-bedroom rents in Nouakchott are usually in Arafat, Teyarett, Dar Naïm, Toujounine and parts of Sebkha, while Tevragh Zeina, Ksar, Ilot K, Las Palmas and Cité Plage are the most expensive areas.

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

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

As of 2026, the average residential rent in Nouakchott is about 230 MRU per square meter per month, which is about 6 USD or 5 EUR.

Across Nouakchott neighborhoods in 2026, the practical range is about 150 to 450 MRU per square meter per month, or roughly 4 to 11 USD and 3 to 10 EUR.

Compared with other Mauritanian cities, Nouakchott is clearly the most expensive rental market because the capital concentrates ministries, embassies, NGOs, schools, jobs and higher-income tenants.

In Nouakchott, rent per square meter rises above average when the apartment has air conditioning, water storage, backup power, security, parking, good bathrooms and a location in Tevragh Zeina, Ksar, Ilot K or Cité Plage.

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

As of 2026, average residential rents in Nouakchott are up by about 6% year over year.

The main reason rents are rising in Nouakchott in 2026 is that good apartments with cooling, water tanks, backup power and secure parking are still limited.

This 2026 rent increase in Nouakchott looks slightly stronger than the previous year, especially for furnished units in Tevragh Zeina, Ksar, Ilot K and Cité Plage.

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

As of 2026, the best estimate is that Nouakchott rents will grow by about 5% to 7% over the full year.

Rent growth in Nouakchott should be supported by population pressure, capital-city jobs, expat demand and the shortage of modern apartments with reliable services.

The strongest rent growth in Nouakchott is expected in Tevragh Zeina, Ksar, Ilot K, Cité Plage and Las Palmas, because tenants there pay more for comfort and reliability.

The main risks are weak household incomes, inflation pressure, exchange-rate changes and the possibility that new supply in prime districts takes longer to fill.

Which neighborhoods rent best in Nouakchott as of 2026?

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

As of 2026, the three highest-rent neighborhoods in Nouakchott are Tevragh Zeina, Ksar and Cité Plage, where good 2-bedroom apartments often rent for 22,000 to 35,000 MRU per month, or about 550 to 875 USD and 485 to 775 EUR.

These Nouakchott neighborhoods command premium rents because tenants get better access to offices, embassies, schools, security, water, parking and higher-quality housing.

The usual tenants in these high-rent Nouakchott areas are diplomats, NGO workers, senior professionals, diaspora renters, business owners and families who can pay more for reliability.

By the way, we’ve written a blog article detailing Sources and methodology: we checked Mauri Home Tevragh Zeina, Expat.com and ANSADE Nouakchott. We compared premium listings with official household-infrastructure data. Our own rent map separates expat demand from the wider local market.

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

Young professionals in Nouakchott most often prefer Ksar, Ilot K and Tevragh Zeina when they want to stay close to offices, services and central daily life.

In these Nouakchott neighborhoods, young professionals usually pay about 10,000 to 22,000 MRU per month, or roughly 250 to 550 USD and 220 to 485 EUR.

Young professionals choose these areas because the commute is easier, services are closer, internet is more reliable and small apartments are easier to find than in lower-density family districts.

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

Where do families prefer to rent in Nouakchott right now?

Families in Nouakchott most often look at Arafat, Dar Naïm and Teyarett when they want more space at a manageable rent.

For 2- to 3-bedroom homes in these family-friendly Nouakchott areas, monthly rents usually sit around 13,000 to 25,000 MRU, or about 325 to 625 USD and 285 to 550 EUR.

These neighborhoods appeal to families because homes are larger, rents are lower, local shops are nearby and extended-family support is often easier to organize.

For education, families also look toward areas with easier access to schools in Ksar, Tevragh Zeina and central Nouakchott, including French, bilingual and private school options used by higher-income households.

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

As of 2026, rentals move fastest near Ksar, Tevragh Zeina and areas connected to the University of Nouakchott Al Aasriya.

In these high-demand Nouakchott areas, correctly priced apartments often stay listed for about 15 to 30 days, compared with 30 to 45 days for the citywide average.

Being near useful transport routes or university demand can add about 2,000 to 5,000 MRU per month, or roughly 50 to 125 USD and 45 to 110 EUR, when the unit is clean and reliable.

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

The three most popular expat neighborhoods in Nouakchott are Tevragh Zeina, Ksar and Cité Plage.

In these Nouakchott expat areas, monthly rents usually range from 18,000 to 50,000 MRU, or about 450 to 1,250 USD and 400 to 1,100 EUR, depending on size and furnishing.

Expats choose these neighborhoods because they offer stronger security, furnished homes, air conditioning, parking, internet, better water access and shorter trips to embassies, offices and international services.

The expat groups most visible in these Nouakchott areas are French-speaking residents, NGO staff, diplomats, regional West African professionals, mining-sector workers and diaspora Mauritanians returning for work or family reasons.

And if you are also an expat, you may want to read our Sources and methodology: we compared Expat.com, Mauri Home Tevragh Zeina and ANSADE Nouakchott. We used expat-facing listings to identify amenities and location preferences. Our own review discounts luxury villas when estimating normal expat apartments.

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

What tenant profiles dominate rentals in Nouakchott?

The top three tenant groups in Nouakchott are local working families, young professionals and students, and expats or diaspora tenants.

In our 2026 estimate, local working families represent about 55% of rental demand in Nouakchott, young professionals and students about 25%, and expats or diaspora tenants about 20%.

Families usually seek 2- to 3-bedroom homes, young professionals and students look for studios or 1-bedroom units, and expats or diaspora tenants prefer furnished 1- to 3-bedroom apartments with reliable utilities.

If you want to optimize your cashflow, you can read our Sources and methodology: we used ANSADE RGPH-5, Expat.com and Mauri Home. We treated official population data as the base for demand. Our own tenant split separates mass-market rentals from the smaller but higher-rent expat segment.

Do tenants prefer furnished or unfurnished in Nouakchott?

In Nouakchott in 2026, about 65% of tenants prefer unfurnished rentals and about 35% prefer furnished rentals.

A furnished apartment in Nouakchott usually earns about 2,000 to 8,000 MRU more per month than an unfurnished one, which is roughly 50 to 200 USD or 45 to 175 EUR.

Furnished rentals in Nouakchott are mainly preferred by expats, NGO workers, diplomats, diaspora tenants, short-contract professionals and some young workers who do not want to buy furniture.

Which amenities increase rent the most in Nouakchott?

The five amenities that raise rent the most in Nouakchott are air conditioning, reliable water storage, backup power, security and parking.

In Nouakchott, each major amenity can add about 1,000 to 4,000 MRU per month, or roughly 25 to 100 USD and 20 to 90 EUR, with the biggest total premium in furnished prime apartments.

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

What renovations get the best ROI for rentals in Nouakchott?

The best rental ROI renovations in Nouakchott are split air conditioners, water tank and pump, inverter or generator connection, bathroom upgrades and secure doors with shaded parking.

For a standard Nouakchott apartment, these works often cost about 80,000 to 180,000 MRU in total, or roughly 2,000 to 4,500 USD and 1,750 to 4,000 EUR, and can lift rent by about 2,000 to 5,000 MRU per month.

Landlords in Nouakchott should be careful with expensive luxury finishes, imported decorative furniture and oversized kitchens if the apartment still lacks water reliability, cooling, security or backup power.

How strong is rental demand in Nouakchott as of 2026?

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

As of 2026, the estimated vacancy rate for residential rentals in Nouakchott is about 5% to 7%.

Prime furnished apartments in Tevragh Zeina, Ksar and Ilot K are closer to 3% to 5% vacancy, while overpriced or poorly serviced homes in outer districts can be closer to 8% to 12%.

Compared with the recent historical average, Nouakchott’s 2026 vacancy rate looks slightly tighter because good, serviced apartments are still scarce.

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

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

As of 2026, a correctly priced rental in Nouakchott usually stays listed for about 30 to 45 days.

Prime furnished 1- and 2-bedroom apartments in Tevragh Zeina, Ksar and Ilot K can rent in 15 to 30 days, while overpriced villas or weakly serviced units can take 60 to 90 days or more.

Compared with one year ago, Nouakchott rentals appear to be moving a little faster in prime serviced areas and about the same in lower-cost family districts.

Which months have peak tenant demand in Nouakchott?

Peak tenant demand in Nouakchott usually comes in September to October, January to February and May to June.

These months are stronger because of school moves, university timing, family relocations, work contracts, NGO postings and expats trying to secure housing before travel periods.

The quietest rental months in Nouakchott are usually July, August and late December, when heat, travel and holiday periods slow tenant decisions.

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

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

As of 2026, a landlord in Nouakchott collecting 18,000 MRU per month should budget about 21,600 MRU per year for rental-income tax, which is about 540 USD or 475 EUR.

For most small landlords in Nouakchott, annual rental-income tax often falls between about 10,000 and 60,000 MRU, or roughly 250 to 1,500 USD and 220 to 1,325 EUR, depending on rent level.

Rental income in Nouakchott is generally treated as property income under the Impôt sur les Revenus Fonciers, and the key rate used for a simple estimate is 10% of rent.

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

What utilities do landlords often pay in Nouakchott right now?

In Nouakchott, landlords most often pay or manage building security, common-area electricity, water-system maintenance, internet for furnished units and generator or inverter upkeep.

Typical monthly owner-paid costs in Nouakchott can be about 1,000 to 3,000 MRU for security or shared services, 500 to 2,000 MRU for water-system upkeep, and 1,500 to 4,000 MRU for internet or backup-power support.

In normal unfurnished rentals in Nouakchott, tenants usually pay their own electricity and daily consumption, while furnished expat rentals often include more services in the rent.

How is rental income taxed in Nouakchott as of 2026?

As of 2026, rental income in Nouakchott is generally taxed under the Impôt sur les Revenus Fonciers at 10%.

Landlords should check whether any allowable deductions, withholding rules or administrative treatments apply, because the simple 10% estimate does not replace a tax filing review.

The common Nouakchott-specific mistakes are not declaring informal cash rent, ignoring the filing deadline before 1 March of the following year, and forgetting that furnished expat rentals still create taxable property income.

We cover these mistakes, among others, in our Sources and methodology: we used the DGI calendar, DGI tax code page and DGI IRF doctrine. We applied the tax rule only to rental income, not to resale gains. Our own guidance stays cautious because individual tax situations can differ.

We did some research and made this infographic to help you quickly compare rental yields of the major cities in Mauritania 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 Nouakchott, 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 used	Why we trust it	How we used it for this Nouakchott rent guide
ANSADE RGPH-5 publications	ANSADE is Mauritania’s official statistics agency, so it is the strongest source for population and household structure.	We used it to anchor the demographic base behind rental demand in Nouakchott. We treated it as the strongest source for where households are concentrated.
ANSADE Nouakchott regional monograph	This official monograph gives useful detail on Nouakchott neighborhoods, households and basic infrastructure.	We used it to compare districts such as Tevragh Zeina, Ksar, Arafat, Dar Naïm, Toujounine, El Mina and Riyad. We also used it to explain why water access affects rent.
ANSADE Bulletin de conjoncture No. 82	This is an official economic bulletin from Mauritania’s statistics agency.	We used it to understand the 2026 macro backdrop before estimating rent growth. We did not treat it as a direct rent index.
Direction Générale des Impôts tax calendar	The DGI is Mauritania’s official tax administration, so it is the key source for tax deadlines.	We used it for the timing of rental-income tax filing and payment. We also used it to avoid relying on informal tax summaries.
DGI code général des impôts page	This is the official portal for Mauritania’s tax-code documentation.	We used it to cross-check the tax framework around rental income. We treated it as more authoritative than private websites.
DGI IRF doctrine PDF	This document explains official doctrine for property-income tax in Mauritania.	We used it to frame rents as revenus fonciers. We used it for tax treatment, not for market rent levels.
IMF Mauritania country page	The IMF gives a widely used macro view on growth, inflation and economic risk.	We used it to set the 2026 rent-growth environment. We used inflation as a ceiling check for normal rent escalation.
IMF Mauritania 2026 review	This is a formal IMF country report focused on Mauritania’s current economic situation.	We used it to avoid overstating rental demand from the wider economy. We treated rent growth as positive but not explosive.
World Bank Mauritania Economic Update 2025	The World Bank is a major institutional source for Mauritania’s economic and social context.	We used it to cross-check the macro demand story. We also used it to think about affordability for local working households.
AfDB Mauritania Economic Outlook	The AfDB provides a development-bank view of growth and sector conditions in Mauritania.	We used it to triangulate the economic outlook with IMF and World Bank data. We kept rent-growth assumptions conservative where the sources pointed to affordability limits.
Banque Centrale de Mauritanie communiqués	The Central Bank is the official source for monetary-policy signals and inflation pressure.	We used it to understand why landlords may push rents upward. We also used it to keep tenant affordability in mind.
Mauri Home Nouakchott listings	Mauri Home is a local housing platform with current Nouakchott rental listings.	We used it to observe asking rents and neighborhood positioning. We treated it as a premium-listing sample, not the whole market.
Mauri Home Tevragh Zeina page	This page gives neighborhood-specific listing evidence for Nouakchott’s prime rental area.	We used it to identify the upper end of the expat and professional-rental market. We cross-checked it against broader rent benchmarks.
Numbeo Nouakchott property prices	Numbeo is not official, but it gives transparent crowd-sourced city rent benchmarks.	We used it as a small-sample benchmark for apartment rent levels. We discounted it because the sample is limited.
Expat.com Mauritania housing	Expat.com is a long-running housing marketplace with expat-oriented rental ads.	We used it to check furnished and upper-market asking rents. We also used it to understand what expat tenants expect in Nouakchott.
WHED / IAU University of Nouakchott	WHED is an international higher-education database, so it is useful for university location and demand context.	We used it to support university-driven rental demand. We linked this demand to Ksar, Tevragh Zeina and western Nouakchott corridors.