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.
ETHIOPIA PROPERTY CENTRE RENT INDEX · SEPTEMBER 2026 RELEASE
5 bedroom rent in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Property Centre Rent Index
Median monthly asking rent for 5 bedroom flats and houses across Addis Ababa, from listings live on any day of the month, or first published in it.
Median monthly rent · September 2026
Br 709.8K
/month
Typical: Br 350.6K–Br 946.4K
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
- 162
- 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
MEDIAN MONTHLY RENT
Monthly figure since September 2026
Median
Typical range
Previous method
Sept 2026
Previous method
On last month
Median
Br 709.8K
Typical range
Br 350.6K–Br 946.4K
On last month
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2020–Aug 2026: previous method, shown for context
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| September 2026 Latest | Br 709.8K | Br 350.6K–Br 946.4K | 162 | Not available | From Sept 2027 | 11 Oct 2026 |
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BREAKDOWN · SEPTEMBER 2026
Rent in Addis Ababa by size, type and area
By bedrooms Flats by bedrooms Houses by bedrooms
Zones in Addis Ababa Zones in Addis Ababa, flats and houses, all sizes
Flats and houses, all sizes · 17 zones| Zone | Figure | Typical range | On last month | Listings | Labels |
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| Bole | Br 387.9K | Br 191.5K–Br 643.2K | Not available | 572 |
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| Nifas Silk-Lafto | Br 544.8K | Br 301.1K–Br 730.4K | Not available | 155 |
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| Kirkos | Br 346.4K | Br 258K–Br 560.3K | Not available | 120 |
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| Yeka | Br 319.2K | Br 171.8K–Br 551.9K | Not available | 107 |
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| Lideta | Br 447.2K | Br 140.7K–Br 823.5K | Not available | 54 |
Small sample
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| Arada | Br 267.6K | Br 145.6K–Br 455.6K | Not available | 39 |
Small sample
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| Kazanchis | Br 346.4K | Br 121.9K–Br 497.5K | Not available | 26 |
Small sample
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| Gullele | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Gerji | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Ayat | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Kera | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Akaky Kaliti | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Kotebe | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Jackros | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Torhayloch | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Addis Ketema | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Kolfe Keranio | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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Bole Br 191.5K–Br 643.2K · 572 listingsBr 387.9K Not available
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Nifas Silk-Lafto Br 301.1K–Br 730.4K · 155 listingsBr 544.8K Not available
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Kirkos Br 258K–Br 560.3K · 120 listingsBr 346.4K Not available
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Yeka Br 171.8K–Br 551.9K · 107 listingsBr 319.2K Not available
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Br 447.2K Not available
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Br 267.6K Not available
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Br 346.4K Not available
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Live listings, not part of the index
View all 223 listings
Listings today
223 5 bedroom flats and houses for rent in Addis Ababa are listed right now.
Cheapest live listing
$11
House for rent
Elegantly One-Story Home Bole Addis Abeba, Ethiopia Ee 169
Here we are with an elegant home for rent in Bole, near moenco. This home is recently renovated and comes with wooden flooring throughout except for the wet areas, five-bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a commodious and airy living room along with dining area, modern kitchen and an additional kitchen outside the main house, office, and additional two staff rooms. Other amenities of this home include balcony, ample parking space, a well-maintained garden, and a separate Guard's and Maid's room along with a bathroom for each. The house is situated in a safe neighborhood and conveniently close to restaurants, malls, Banks, and the downtown where you get all of your daily need for easy access.
Bole, Bole, Addis Ababa
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Priciest live listing
1
Br 50,000,000
House for rent
Vila
Ayat, Ayat, Addis Ababa
5
3
3
1
Blen Mesay
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 monthly rent for 5 bedroom flats and houses in Addis Ababa?
The median monthly rent for 5 bedroom flats and houses in Addis Ababa is Br 709.8K a month, according to the Ethiopia Property Centre Rent Index, September 2026 release.
What is the typical range for 5 bedroom flats and houses in Addis Ababa?
Half of the listings counted in September 2026 asked between Br 350.6K and Br 946.4K a month.
How many 5 bedroom flats and houses in Addis Ababa are listed now?
There are 223 5 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=5#release-2026-09
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