On last month
+5.3%
On a year ago
From Sept 2027
Small sample
Reconstructed
Rebuilt from listings archived at the time. First month under this method.
Median monthly rent · October 2026
Br 180.2K
/month
Typical: Br 127.2K–Br 251.2K
Half of listings asked between these two rents.
Small sample
Reconstructed
Based on 95 listings
Figures from 20 to 99 listings move more from month to month. Quote them with care.
- On last month
- +5.3%
- From Br 171.2K in Sept 2026
- On a year ago
- Available from September 2027
- First month under this method: Sept 2026
- Listings
- 95
- Small sample: 20–99
- Month covered
- October 2026
- 1–31 Oct 2026
- Released
- 3 Nov 2026
- Next release: 3 Dec 2026
MEDIAN MONTHLY RENT
Monthly figure since September 2026
Median
Typical range
Previous method
Oct 2026
Previous method
On last month
Median
Br 180.2K
Typical range
Br 127.2K–Br 251.2K
On last month
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2020–Aug 2026: previous method, shown for context
Method changedMethod changed, Sept 2026
Sept 2026 onwards: monthly index
Br 300K
Br 225K
Br 150K
Br 75K
Br 0
Br 43.5K
Br 51.8K
Br 19K
Br 26.7K
Br 97.3K
Br 92K
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2021
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2022
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Br 171.2K
Br 180.2K
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Oct
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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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| October 2026 Latest | Br 180.2K | Br 127.2K–Br 251.2K | 95 | +5.3% | From Sept 2027 | 3 Nov 2026 |
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| September 2026 Linked month | Br 171.2K | Br 121.9K–Br 255.4K | 90 | Not available | From Sept 2027 | 11 Oct 2026 |
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BREAKDOWN · OCTOBER 2026
Rent in Ethiopia by size, type and area
By bedrooms Flats by bedrooms Houses by bedrooms
Regions in Ethiopia Regions in Ethiopia, flats, all sizes
Flats, all sizes · 5 regions| Region | Figure | Typical range | On last month | Listings | Labels |
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| Addis Ababa | Br 319.5K | Br 193.1K–Br 514.1K | +3.0% | 667 |
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| Southern Nations | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Harari | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Benishangul-Gumuz | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Amhara | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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Addis Ababa Br 193.1K–Br 514.1K · 667 listingsBr 319.5K +3.0%
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View all 116 listings
Listings today
116 1 bedroom flats for rent in Ethiopia are listed right now.
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
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1
Rent in Addis Agent
Priciest live listing
$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
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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
Popular questions
What is the median monthly rent for 1 bedroom flats in Ethiopia?
The median monthly rent for 1 bedroom flats in Ethiopia is Br 180.2K a month, according to the Ethiopia Property Centre Rent Index, October 2026 release.
What is the typical range for 1 bedroom flats in Ethiopia?
Half of the listings counted in October 2026 asked between Br 127.2K and Br 251.2K a month.
How did 1 bedroom flats in Ethiopia change on last month?
The figure moved +5.3% on the previous month in the October 2026 release.
How many 1 bedroom flats in Ethiopia are listed now?
There are 116 1 bedroom flats for rent in Ethiopia listed right now on Ethiopia Property Centre.
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Ethiopia Property Centre Rent Index, October 2026 release, Ethiopia Property Centre, https://ethiopiapropertycentre.com/market-trends/average-prices/for-rent/flats-apartments?bedrooms=1#release-2026-10
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