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NIGERIA PROPERTY CENTRE RENT INDEX · SEPTEMBER 2026 RELEASE

House rent in Abuja, Nigeria Property Centre Rent Index

Median yearly asking rent for houses across Abuja, from listings live on any day of the month, or first published in it.

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Median yearly rent · September 2026 ₦17.8M /year Typical: ₦10.8M–₦29.9M Half of listings asked between these two rents.
Reconstructed
Reconstructed September 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
Not available
First month under this method
On a year ago
Available from September 2027
First month under this method: Sept 2026
Listings
3,436
Live on any day of Sept 2026, or first published in it
Month covered
September 2026
1–30 Sep 2026
Released
11 Oct 2026
Next release: 4 Nov 2026
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MEDIAN YEARLY RENT

Monthly figure since September 2026

Median Typical range Previous method
Sept 2026 Previous method On last month Median ₦17.8M Typical range ₦10.8M–₦29.9M Tap a month to see its figures
Method changed
₦30M ₦22.5M ₦15M ₦7.5M ₦0
₦7.5M
₦4.7M
₦5.4M
₦6.2M
₦6.3M
₦5.6M
₦5.1M
₦5.1M
₦4.6M
₦4.7M
₦5.7M
₦7M
₦10.6M
₦14.5M
₦17.9M
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₦17.8M
Sep

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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September 2026 Released 11 Oct 2026 · Latest
₦17.8M
₦10.8M–₦29.9M · 3,436 listings
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
₦17.9M
Range not published · —
On last monthNot comparable
On a year agoNot comparable
BREAKDOWN · SEPTEMBER 2026

Rent in Abuja by size, type and area

By bedrooms

Localities in Abuja

Houses, all sizes · 50 localities
  • Guzape District ₦16.7M–₦33.7M · 389 listings
    ₦23.3M Not available
  • Maitama District ₦39.1M–₦71.6M · 312 listings
    ₦52M Not available
  • Asokoro District ₦19.6M–₦43.6M · 307 listings
    ₦27.2M Not available
  • Katampe ₦12.6M–₦24.2M · 305 listings
    ₦17M Not available
  • Jahi ₦13.6M–₦22.5M · 213 listings
    ₦17.5M Not available
  • Life Camp ₦8.2M–₦15.7M · 179 listings
    ₦10.9M Not available
  • Wuse 2 ₦24.2M–₦48M · 173 listings
    ₦35.1M Not available
  • Gwarinpa ₦8.2M–₦16.5M · 171 listings
    ₦11.7M Not available
  • Jabi ₦14.2M–₦26M · 154 listings
    ₦18.2M Not available
  • Apo ₦8.3M–₦13.8M · 146 listings
    ₦10.4M Not available
  • Wuye ₦15.2M–₦27.7M · 125 listings
    ₦20.3M Not available
  • Mabushi ₦14.3M–₦25.2M · 111 listings
    ₦19.3M Not available
  • Lugbe District ₦5.1M–₦9.2M · 107 listings
    ₦7.3M Not available
  • Galadimawa ₦6.2M–₦10.8M · 106 listings
    ₦8.6M Not available
  • Lokogoma District ₦5.3M–₦9.7M · 81 listings
    Small sample
    ₦6.9M Not available
  • Kado ₦12.9M–₦24.5M · 75 listings
    Small sample
    ₦18.7M Not available
  • Garki ₦14.3M–₦32.1M · 64 listings
    Small sample
    ₦22.4M Not available
  • Wuse ₦23.7M–₦32.5M · 47 listings
    Small sample
    ₦28.8M Not available
  • Kubwa ₦3.1M–₦6.2M · 43 listings
    Small sample
    ₦4.8M Not available
  • Gaduwa ₦8M–₦11.4M · 39 listings
    Small sample
    ₦9.9M Not available
  • Dakwo ₦5.3M–₦8M · 35 listings
    Small sample
    ₦6.8M Not available
  • Durumi ₦10.2M–₦23.3M · 30 listings
    Small sample
    ₦14M Not available
  • Utako ₦18.3M–₦21.9M · 28 listings
    Small sample
    ₦20.1M Not available
  • Idu Industrial ₦7.7M–₦13M · 28 listings
    Small sample
    ₦10M Not available
  • Gudu ₦10.3M–₦15.5M · 27 listings
    Small sample
    ₦12.2M Not available
  • Karsana ₦6.9M–₦12.2M · 24 listings
    Small sample
    ₦8M Not available
  • Kaura ₦9.2M–₦21.1M · 23 listings
    Small sample
    ₦13.9M Not available
  • Kukwaba — · — listings
    Not enough listings for September 2026
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  • Karu — · — listings
    Not enough listings for September 2026
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  • Karmo — · — listings
    Not enough listings for September 2026
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  • Bwari — · — listings
    Not enough listings for September 2026
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  • Wumba — · — listings
    Not enough listings for September 2026
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  • Dakibiyu — · — listings
    Not enough listings for September 2026
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  • Mbora (Nbora) — · — listings
    Not enough listings for September 2026
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  • Orozo — · — listings
    Not enough listings for September 2026
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  • Jikwoyi — · — listings
    Not enough listings for September 2026
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  • Dutse — · — listings
    Not enough listings for September 2026
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  • Kurudu — · — listings
    Not enough listings for September 2026
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  • Diplomatic Zones — · — listings
    Not enough listings for September 2026
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  • Mpape — · — listings
    Not enough listings for September 2026
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  • Kafe — · — listings
    Not enough listings for September 2026
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  • Gwagwalada — · — listings
    Not enough listings for September 2026
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  • Kyami — · — listings
    Not enough listings for September 2026
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  • Mararaba — · — listings
    Not enough listings for September 2026
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  • Central Business District — · — listings
    Not enough listings for September 2026
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  • Nyanya — · — listings
    Not enough listings for September 2026
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  • Kuje — · — listings
    Not enough listings for September 2026
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  • Kabusa — · — listings
    Not enough listings for September 2026
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  • Kagini — · — listings
    Not enough listings for September 2026
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  • Dei-Dei — · — listings
    Not enough listings for September 2026
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Live listings, not part of the index

Listings today

2,560 houses for rent in Abuja are listed right now.

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Cheapest live listing
4 Bedroom
18
₦20,000

Terraced duplex for rent

4 Bedroom

4 bedroom terrace duplex with a room boys quarters , swimming pools, basketball courts at Asokoro main for 20m rent and service charge 24 hours power supply

Asokoro District, Abuja
4 4 5 3
Kabiru Jatto
Priciest live listing
Newly Built Smart 3-Bedrooms Terrace + 2 Rooms
11
$40,000,000

Terraced duplex for rent

Newly Built Smart 3-Bedrooms Terrace + 2 Rooms

New listing 3-bedrooms terrace + 2 rooms self contain with kitchen and convenience BQ) can also be seen as 5 bedrooms and office space We've just listed a beautiful 3-bedroom terrace apartment with BQ in a serene and well-secured estate -- perfect for comfortable and premium living. Rent: $40,000 per annum $36,000 2 years Discount available for 2 years upfront payment and above features: ️ Spacious living room ️ 3 en-suite bedrooms ️ 2-room BQ ️ Pantry Office space ️ Dedicated laundry room ️ Premium finishing Estate comes with: ️ Gym Clubhouse Secure & well-managed environment location : maitama main . Rent : $40K or. $36K x 2 years Service Charge : 6M Diesel Deposit: 2M Refundable Caution : 2M Professional fees : 20% This is a new property, clean, well-designed, and ready for immediate occupancy. Inspection fee 30K

Maitama District, Abuja
5 5 5
Jenic Real Estate

Asking prices on live listings change through the month and are not used to work out the index figures above.

Frequently asked

Popular questions

What is the median yearly rent for houses in Abuja?

The median yearly rent for houses in Abuja is ₦17.8M a year, according to the Nigeria Property Centre Rent Index, September 2026 release.

What is the typical range for houses in Abuja?

Half of the listings counted in September 2026 asked between ₦10.8M and ₦29.9M a year.

How many houses in Abuja are listed now?

There are 2,560 houses for rent in Abuja listed right now on Nigeria Property Centre.

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