Ethiopia Property Centre
ETHIOPIA PROPERTY CENTRE RENT INDEX · SEPTEMBER 2026 RELEASE

1 bedroom rent in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Property Centre Rent Index

Median monthly asking rent for 1 bedroom flats and houses across Addis Ababa, from listings live on any day of the month, or first published in it.

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Median monthly rent · September 2026 Br 173.2K /month Typical: Br 123.2K–Br 257.1K Half of listings asked between these two rents.
Small sample Reconstructed
Based on 88 listings Figures from 20 to 99 listings move more from month to month. Quote them with care.
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
88
Small sample: 20–99
Month covered
September 2026
1–30 Sep 2026
Released
11 Oct 2026
Next release: 4 Nov 2026
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MEDIAN MONTHLY RENT

Monthly figure since September 2026

Median Typical range Previous method
Sept 2026 Previous method On last month Median Br 173.2K Typical range Br 123.2K–Br 257.1K Tap a month to see its figures
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Grey bars, 2020–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
Br 173.2K
Br 123.2K–Br 257.1K · 88 listings
On last month Not available
On a year ago From Sept 2027
Small sample Reconstructed
Rebuilt from listings archived at the time. First month under this method.
BREAKDOWN · SEPTEMBER 2026

Rent in Addis Ababa by size, type and area

By bedrooms

Zones in Addis Ababa

Flats and houses, all sizes · 17 zones
  • Bole Br 191.5K–Br 643.2K · 572 listings
    Br 387.9K Not available
  • Nifas Silk-Lafto Br 301.1K–Br 730.4K · 155 listings
    Br 544.8K Not available
  • Kirkos Br 258K–Br 560.3K · 120 listings
    Br 346.4K Not available
  • Yeka Br 171.8K–Br 551.9K · 107 listings
    Br 319.2K Not available
  • Lideta Br 140.7K–Br 823.5K · 54 listings
    Small sample
    Br 447.2K Not available
  • Arada Br 145.6K–Br 455.6K · 39 listings
    Small sample
    Br 267.6K Not available
  • Kazanchis Br 121.9K–Br 497.5K · 26 listings
    Small sample
    Br 346.4K Not available
  • Gullele — · — listings
    Not enough listings for September 2026
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  • Gerji — · — listings
    Not enough listings for September 2026
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  • Ayat — · — listings
    Not enough listings for September 2026
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  • Kera — · — listings
    Not enough listings for September 2026
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  • Akaky Kaliti — · — listings
    Not enough listings for September 2026
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  • Kotebe — · — listings
    Not enough listings for September 2026
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  • Jackros — · — listings
    Not enough listings for September 2026
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  • Torhayloch — · — listings
    Not enough listings for September 2026
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  • Addis Ketema — · — listings
    Not enough listings for September 2026
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  • Kolfe Keranio — · — listings
    Not enough listings for September 2026
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Live listings, not part of the index

Listings today

111 1 bedroom flats and houses for rent in Addis Ababa are listed right now.

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Cheapest live listing
$1

Apartment for rent

Apartment in 5 Killo Area

This Apartment is Located In 5 Killo which is Close to the national Museum Of Ethiopia and Addis Abeba University the Apartment is Brand new and it has 2 bedrooms one bathroom, modern Open Kitchen and Living room price $800 its ideal for someone who is looking for cheap places and who works around that area or Addis Abeba University please contact us For further Information Kind Regards, Daniel

5 Killo, Gerji, Addis Ababa
1 1
Rent in Addis Agent
Priciest live listing
Featured
$3,200

Apartment for rent

1 Bed Apartment

Property ID : RA516 Near by:- undp, WFP, walking distance to uneca, and this serviced Apartment is located in safe area and it has living and dining room, kitchen, one bedroom with it's own bath room,and another bath room to gust WiFi,cleaning service, generator, elevator, gym with swimming pool security, and parking for one car. The rate is negotiable.

Kazanchis, Kirkos, Addis Ababa
1 2
Realaddis Property Management and Real Estate Agents

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

Frequently asked

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What is the median monthly rent for 1 bedroom flats and houses in Addis Ababa?

The median monthly rent for 1 bedroom flats and houses in Addis Ababa is Br 173.2K a month, according to the Ethiopia Property Centre Rent Index, September 2026 release.

What is the typical range for 1 bedroom flats and houses in Addis Ababa?

Half of the listings counted in September 2026 asked between Br 123.2K and Br 257.1K a month.

How many 1 bedroom flats and houses in Addis Ababa are listed now?

There are 111 1 bedroom flats and houses for rent in Addis Ababa listed right now on Ethiopia Property Centre.

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Ethiopia Property Centre Rent Index, September 2026 release, Ethiopia Property Centre, https://ethiopiapropertycentre.com/market-trends/average-prices/for-rent/addis-ababa?bedrooms=1#release-2026-09

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