On last month
+0.8%
On a year ago
From Sept 2027
Reconstructed
Rebuilt from listings archived at the time. First month under this method.
Median monthly rent · October 2026
Br 506.8K
/month
Typical: Br 250.7K–Br 751.2K
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
- +0.8%
- From Br 502.6K in Sept 2026
- On a year ago
- Available from September 2027
- First month under this method: Sept 2026
- Listings
- 572
- Live on any day of Oct 2026, or first published in it
- 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 506.8K
Typical range
Br 250.7K–Br 751.2K
On last month
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2020–Aug 2026: previous method, shown for context
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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 506.8K | Br 250.7K–Br 751.2K | 572 | +0.8% | From Sept 2027 | 3 Nov 2026 |
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| September 2026 Linked month | Br 502.6K | Br 248.3K–Br 745.3K | 559 | Not available | From Sept 2027 | 11 Oct 2026 |
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Rebuilt from listings archived at the time. First month under this method.
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| August 2026 Previous method | Br 283.3K | 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
Br 283.3K
On last monthNot comparable
On a year agoNot comparable
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, houses, all sizes
Houses, all sizes · 7 regions| Region | Figure | Typical range | On last month | Listings | Labels |
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| Addis Ababa | Br 520K | Br 270K–Br 756.9K | +0.8% | 556 |
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| Southern Nations | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Afar | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Tigray | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Amhara | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Oromia | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Gambela | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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Addis Ababa Br 270K–Br 756.9K · 556 listingsBr 520K +0.8%
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Listings today
1,071 houses for rent in Ethiopia are listed right now.
Cheapest live listing
Br 11
House for rent
Palatial 3 Bedroom Furnished House in Meskel Flower Addis Ababa Ee022
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Priciest live listing
$1,080,000
House for rent
545MS House Fora in Very Good Location Bole!
this house is located In bole Ramada hotel area which is convenient location to live in or make a business. the house covered 545ms land with G+1 house and Nice Garden, The Location is Very convenient Specially for those who can invest on it for an apartment building or Hotel Price 30 Million Birr ($1,080,000) Slightly negotiable Only real buyers Contact Daniel +251963575700 best regards Daniel Kind Regards,
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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 houses in Ethiopia?
The median monthly rent for houses in Ethiopia is Br 506.8K a month, according to the Ethiopia Property Centre Rent Index, October 2026 release.
What is the typical range for houses in Ethiopia?
Half of the listings counted in October 2026 asked between Br 250.7K and Br 751.2K a month.
How did houses in Ethiopia change on last month?
The figure moved +0.8% on the previous month in the October 2026 release.
How many houses in Ethiopia are listed now?
There are 1,071 houses 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/houses#release-2026-10
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