On last month
+0.1%
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 691K
/month
Typical: Br 340.4K–Br 918.6K
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
- +0.1%
- From Br 690.5K in Sept 2026
- On a year ago
- Available from September 2027
- First month under this method: Sept 2026
- Listings
- 158
- 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 691K
Typical range
Br 340.4K–Br 918.6K
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
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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 691K | Br 340.4K–Br 918.6K | 158 | +0.1% | From Sept 2027 | 3 Nov 2026 |
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| September 2026 Linked month | Br 690.5K | Br 343.4K–Br 939.9K | 155 | Not available | From Sept 2027 | 11 Oct 2026 |
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BREAKDOWN · OCTOBER 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, houses, all sizes
Houses, all sizes · 17 zones| Zone | Figure | Typical range | On last month | Listings | Labels |
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| Bole | Br 487.4K | Br 246.2K–Br 768.1K | −0.7% | 262 |
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| Nifas Silk-Lafto | Br 673.1K | Br 522.6K–Br 821.9K | +2.9% | 101 |
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| Yeka | Br 346.4K | Br 226.4K–Br 610.4K | −2.8% | 82 |
Small sample
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| Kirkos | Br 585.4K | Br 371.6K–Br 793.4K | +4.5% | 31 |
Small sample
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| Gerji | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Gullele | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Ayat | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Kera | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Akaky Kaliti | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Kotebe | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Arada | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Jackros | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Torhayloch | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Addis Ketema | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Kolfe Keranio | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Lideta | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Kazanchis | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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Bole Br 246.2K–Br 768.1K · 262 listingsBr 487.4K −0.7%
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Nifas Silk-Lafto Br 522.6K–Br 821.9K · 101 listingsBr 673.1K +2.9%
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Br 346.4K −2.8%
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Live listings, not part of the index
View all 219 listings
Listings today
219 5 bedroom 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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Enter Ethiopia
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 houses in Addis Ababa?
The median monthly rent for 5 bedroom houses in Addis Ababa is Br 691K a month, according to the Ethiopia Property Centre Rent Index, October 2026 release.
What is the typical range for 5 bedroom houses in Addis Ababa?
Half of the listings counted in October 2026 asked between Br 340.4K and Br 918.6K a month.
How did 5 bedroom houses in Addis Ababa change on last month?
The figure moved +0.1% on the previous month in the October 2026 release.
How many 5 bedroom houses in Addis Ababa are listed now?
There are 219 5 bedroom houses for rent in Addis Ababa 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/addis-ababa?bedrooms=5#release-2026-10
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