On last month
+1.2%
On a year ago
From Sept 2027
Reconstructed
Rebuilt from listings archived at the time. First month under this method.
Median yearly rent · October 2026
₦8.2M
/year
Typical: ₦5.4M–₦13.9M
Half of listings asked between these two rents.
Reconstructed
Reconstructed
October 2026 was worked out after the month ended, from listings archived at the time, so the series starts on the new method.
- On last month
- +1.2%
- From ₦8.1M in Sept 2026
- On a year ago
- Available from September 2027
- First month under this method: Sept 2026
- Listings
- 3,093
- Live on any day of Oct 2026, or first published in it
- Month covered
- October 2026
- 1–31 Oct 2026
- Released
- 8 Nov 2026
- Next release: 3 Dec 2026
MEDIAN YEARLY RENT
Monthly figure since September 2026
Median
Typical range
Previous method
Oct 2026
Previous method
On last month
Median
₦8.2M
Typical range
₦5.4M–₦13.9M
On last month
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2012–Aug 2026: previous method, shown for context
Method changedMethod changed, Sept 2026
Sept 2026 onwards: monthly index
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₦3.8M
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₦2.2M
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₦2.4M
₦2.8M
₦3.9M
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Grey bars, 2012–Aug 2026. Previous method: median asking price of listings created in the previous six months. Shown for context only; no change is worked out across the line. September 2026 is reconstructed.
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| October 2026 Latest | ₦8.2M | ₦5.4M–₦13.9M | 3,093 | +1.2% | From Sept 2027 | 8 Nov 2026 |
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| September 2026 Linked month | ₦8.1M | ₦5.5M–₦14M | 3,248 | Not available | From Sept 2027 | 11 Oct 2026 |
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| August 2026 Previous method | ₦7.6M | Not published | — | Not comparable | Not comparable | Sept 2026 | Previous method: median asking price of listings created in the previous six months. Not comparable with later months. | |
On last month
Not available
On a year ago
From Sept 2027
Reconstructed
Rebuilt from listings archived at the time. First month under this method.
Method changed, Sept 2026. No change is worked out across this line.
August 2026
Released Sept 2026 · Previous method
₦7.6M
On last monthNot comparable
On a year agoNot comparable
BREAKDOWN · OCTOBER 2026
Rent in Abuja by size, type and area
By bedrooms Flats by bedrooms Houses by bedrooms
Localities in Abuja Localities in Abuja, flats, all sizes
Flats, all sizes · 49 localities| Locality | Figure | Typical range | On last month | Listings | Labels |
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| Jahi | ₦10.4M | ₦7.6M–₦16.3M | +4.0% | 389 |
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| Katampe | ₦8.6M | ₦6.7M–₦12.2M | +5.0% | 315 |
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| Gwarinpa | ₦4.8M | ₦3.6M–₦6.3M | −1.8% | 241 |
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| Maitama District | ₦28.4M | ₦12.9M–₦42.6M | +17.5% | 212 |
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| Guzape District | ₦10.8M | ₦8.3M–₦13.9M | −5.2% | 190 |
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| Asokoro District | ₦17.4M | ₦10.1M–₦29.2M | +3.2% | 169 |
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| Jabi | ₦19.2M | ₦10.5M–₦35.9M | +7.9% | 164 |
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| Wuse 2 | ₦14.1M | ₦10.2M–₦17.3M | +4.4% | 153 |
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| Wuye | ₦8.4M | ₦6.7M–₦14.7M | −1.9% | 151 |
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| Life Camp | ₦5.6M | ₦4.6M–₦7.6M | +5.6% | 146 |
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| Mabushi | ₦8.7M | ₦7M–₦10.8M | +0.4% | 114 |
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| Garki | ₦6.4M | ₦5.5M–₦8.4M | −6.8% | 86 |
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| Kubwa | ₦3.7M | ₦2.8M–₦4.4M | +0.7% | 86 |
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| Lugbe District | ₦4.2M | ₦3M–₦5.9M | +4.8% | 79 |
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| Durumi | ₦5.7M | ₦4.7M–₦7.7M | −0.7% | 77 |
Small sample
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| Utako | ₦8.4M | ₦6M–₦11.2M | −6.9% | 69 |
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| Wuse | ₦8M | ₦6.5M–₦11.4M | −2.3% | 61 |
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| Apo | ₦5M | ₦3.7M–₦7.2M | +4.5% | 55 |
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| Kado | ₦9.7M | ₦7.7M–₦10.6M | +4.3% | 44 |
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| Galadimawa | ₦4.5M | ₦2.7M–₦5.5M | −4.4% | 43 |
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| Kaura | ₦6.7M | ₦5.2M–₦7.4M | −0.4% | 41 |
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| Lokogoma District | ₦3.5M | ₦2.3M–₦5.3M | −11.3% | 36 |
Small sample
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| Gaduwa | ₦5.2M | ₦4.6M–₦6.1M | −0.9% | 32 |
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| Idu Industrial | ₦5.9M | ₦5M–₦6.4M | +0.5% | 25 |
Small sample
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| Karu | ₦1.7M | ₦1.4M–₦2.6M | Not available | 23 |
3-month figure
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| Kafe | — | — | — | — |
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| Karmo | — | — | — | — |
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| Kukwaba | — | — | — | — |
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| Bwari | — | — | — | — |
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| Gwagwalada | — | — | — | — |
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| Kyami | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Cultural Zones | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Dakibiyu | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Mpape | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Mararaba | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Dape | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Dakwo | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Dei-Dei | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Mbora (Nbora) | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Kurudu | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Central Business District | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Orozo | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Dawaki | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Kuje | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Wumba | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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Jahi ₦7.6M–₦16.3M · 389 listings₦10.4M +4.0%
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Katampe ₦6.7M–₦12.2M · 315 listings₦8.6M +5.0%
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Gwarinpa ₦3.6M–₦6.3M · 241 listings₦4.8M −1.8%
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Maitama District ₦12.9M–₦42.6M · 212 listings₦28.4M +17.5%
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Guzape District ₦8.3M–₦13.9M · 190 listings₦10.8M −5.2%
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Asokoro District ₦10.1M–₦29.2M · 169 listings₦17.4M +3.2%
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Jabi ₦10.5M–₦35.9M · 164 listings₦19.2M +7.9%
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Wuse 2 ₦10.2M–₦17.3M · 153 listings₦14.1M +4.4%
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Wuye ₦6.7M–₦14.7M · 151 listings₦8.4M −1.9%
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Life Camp ₦4.6M–₦7.6M · 146 listings₦5.6M +5.6%
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Mabushi ₦7M–₦10.8M · 114 listings₦8.7M +0.4%
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₦6.4M −6.8%
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₦3.7M +0.7%
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₦4.2M +4.8%
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₦5.7M −0.7%
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₦8.4M −6.9%
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₦8M −2.3%
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₦5M +4.5%
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₦9.7M +4.3%
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₦4.5M −4.4%
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₦6.7M −0.4%
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₦3.5M −11.3%
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₦5.2M −0.9%
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Frequently asked
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What is the median yearly rent for flats in Abuja?
The median yearly rent for flats in Abuja is ₦8.2M a year, according to the Nigeria Property Centre Rent Index, October 2026 release.
What is the typical range for flats in Abuja?
Half of the listings counted in October 2026 asked between ₦5.4M and ₦13.9M a year.
How did flats in Abuja change on last month?
The figure moved +1.2% on the previous month in the October 2026 release.
How many flats in Abuja are listed now?
There are 2,271 flats for rent in Abuja listed right now on Nigeria Property Centre.
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