Abuja Seat of Power, Expensive City to leave inn. Cost of Accommodation in Around Abuja

Once recognised as the fastest growing city in the world, Abuja is Nigeria’s modern capital city with an estimated population of over 6 million, making it into the ten 10 most populated cities in Nigeria.

Abuja the seat of Federal Republic of Nigeria government 

Abuja is located in the heart of the Nigeria within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). It is a expansively planned city and saw rapid development in the 1980s, replacing the country’s most populous city of Lagos as the capital on 12 December 1991.

Living in Abuja

With its good weather, beautiful landscape, thriving businesses and vast job opportunities, Abuja is inarguably one of the best cities to live not just in Africa but across the globe.

Living in Abuja can be cheap or expensive (depending on your income level and lifestyle). As a cosmopolitan city, Abuja has a vast arrays of Hotels, bars, clubs, restaurants, malls, leisure centers and virtually any luxuries you can imagine it.

Abuja is a city of many different parts and outskirts, offering a variety of different lifestyles for its teeming residents. From urban districts full of life like Wuse, to quiet green places littered with mansions like Jabi.

Cost of rent in Abuja

The average price of flats for rent in Abuja is approximated at ₦1,460,000 per year. The most expensive flat costs around ₦12,000,000 per year while the cheapest cost around ₦120,000 per year.

In this article, I will bring to you cost of rent in different areas in Abuja.

APO

APO is a decent location in Abuja that is famed for housing the Legislative Quarters where National Assembly members and other government officials reside. It has a number of big plazas and malls like ShopRite, schools, banks and other luxuries you want.

There are a lot of modern real estates in Apo with as much quality as those in the other districts, which means that the price is usually high. But there are also less expensive places in Apo.

The average price of flats for rent in Apo, Abuja is around ₦1,190,000 per year. The most expensive flat costs ₦4,000,000 per year while the cheapest cost ₦250,000 per year

ASOKORO

Asokoro is is a high class and much secured area. It is the location of the Presidential Villa in Aso Rock. An high end area where the most influential and wealthy Nigerians reside. Living in Asokoro is very expensive.

The average price of flats for rent in Asokoro District, Abuja is ₦3,180,000 per year. The most expensive flat costs ₦4,000,000 per year while the cheapest cost ₦300,000 per year.

BWARI

Bwari is a thriving suburb of Nigeria that is densely populated with lots of hotels, schools, banks and other amenities. It is a great place to live if you're on middle economy class.

The average price of flats for rent in Bwari areas, Abuja is ₦500,000 per year. The most expensive flat costs ₦1,100,000 per year while the cheapest cost ₦100,000 per year

WUYE

Wuye is a developing residential phase 2 neighborhood positioned directly to the west of Abuja city centre. The amount of public and private investment in Wuye has made it a real estate hotpsot. There is significant on-going property development in the neighborhood with many estates springing up or in the pipe lines.

The average price of flats for rent in Wuye, Abuja is ₦1,450,000 per year. The most expensive flat costs ₦2,500,000 per year while the cheapest cost ₦350,000 per year.

WUSE 2

Wuse II is the most popular and busiest district within the city. During the day, commerce and all forms of business take over and during the night, fun at different levels becomes the King. It is one of the most developed places in Abuja.

The average price of flats for rent in Wuse 2, Abuja is ₦2,620,000 per year. The most expensive flat costs ₦11,000,000 per year while the cheapest cost ₦350,000 per year.

WUSE

The Wuse district is a developed phase 1 area of the Abuja. The neighborhood lies to the north west of Abuja city centre and is among the busiest places in the capital. It is a key commercial centre playing hots to the famous Wuse Market, City Park and Sheraton Hotel.

The average price of flats for rent in Wuse, Abuja is ₦990,000 per year. The most expensive flat costs ₦15,000,000 per year while the cheapest cost ₦400,000 per year.

UTAKO

If you are looking for commercial transport companies’ terminals, Utako District is the area to find them. Located in Phase 2 area of Abuja, this area is basically a residential area with lots of beautiful houses. Landmarks in this district include: Utako Ultra-Modern Market, Julius Berger Junction, Arab Contractors, God is Good motors, Chisco Transport, Peace Mass Transit, ThisDay Newspaper Complex amongst others.

The average price of flats for rent in Utako, Abuja is ₦1,540,000 per year. The most expensive flat costs ₦5,000,000 per year while the cheapest cost ₦350,000 per year.

NYANYA

Nyanya is an upcoming neighborhood in the outskirts of Abuja. It is primarily a local government in Nasarawa state but is loosely considered as an area in Abuja. Real estates are coming up on daily basis and the area is one of the cheapest places to live within Abuja.

The average price of flats for rent in Nyanya, Abuja is ₦600,000 per year. The most expensive flat costs ₦1,000,000 per year while the cheapest cost ₦350,000 per year.

MPAPE

Although largely undeveloped, Mpape has lots of potential. Its excellent location near Maitama, its hilly nature and plans of future development makes for an attractive investment. Places of interest include Grange Hill Hotel & Resort, Maitama Hills and Mpape Market

The average price of flats for rent in Mpape, Abuja is ₦900,000 per year. The most expensive flat costs ₦1,000,000 per year while the cheapest cost ₦100,000 per year.

MAITAMA

Maitama like Asokoro, is another high-end district in Abuja and it is also in the Phase 1 development plan of the Federal Capital Territory. Maitama offer lush amenities like good road network, serene environment, luxury real estates, security, and other exclusive amenities. The area houses very influential people like politicians and billionaires. So you must be very deep in your pocket to live in Maitama

The average price of flats for rent in Maitama District, Abuja is ₦5,990,000 per year. The most expensive flat costs ₦7,000,000 per year while the cheapest cost ₦600,000 per year.

MABUCHI

Mabushi is urban and relatively well developed. It is strategically located on the crossroads between inner and outer Abuja districts. The neighborhood has a residential character with considerable commercial elements. A few governmental agencies have offices in the area. P lenty of amenities are easily available in and around the area from cafes, to clubs to parks.

The average price of flats for rent in Mabuchi, Abuja is ₦1,420,000 per year. The most expensive flat costs ₦5,000,000 per year while the cheapest cost ₦400,000 per year.

LUGBE

Lugbe, to the south west of the city centre, is one of the more affordable districts in Abuja. As Lugbe is a still a developing neighborhood, the infrastructure is basic, though this is improving. It is the location of some of Abuja’s Federal Housing Authority (FHA) estates. These estates primarily cater to mid-low income earners. Expensive private estates are also available.

The average price of flats for rent in Lugbe, Abuja is ₦600,000 . The most expensive flat costs ₦1,100,000 per year while the cheapest cost ₦400,000 per year.

LOKOGOMA

Lokogoma is a major developing district located in phase 3 of Abuja City. The area is primarily residential in nature. The neighborhood is a popular one with the city’s middle class, given the availability of more modestly priced housing. Due to this, the population in the neighborhood has steadily grown in recent years.

The average price of flats for rent in Lokogoma District, Abuja is ₦750,000 per year. The most expensive flat costs ₦2,300,000 per year while the cheapest cost ₦280,000 per year

KUBWA

Kubwa is an affordable suburb, that occupies a strategic location in the Federal Capital Territory Nigeria (FCT). It is located to the north west of the Federal Capital City (FCC) Abuja. A mixture of banks, shops, markets and schools contribute to the neighborhood’s daily commercial, educational and social activities.

The average price of flats for rent in Kubwa, Abuja is ₦690,000 per year. The most expensive flat costs ₦1,700,000 per year while the cheapest cost ₦180,000 per year.

KAURA

Kaura, more commonly known as Games Village, is a relatively well developed district in phase 2 of Abuja city. Games village is characterized as a predominantly peaceful residential neighborhood, although there are some commercial interests like parks, gardens, restaurants, hotels etc.

The average price of flats for rent in Kaura, Abuja is ₦1,090,000 per year. The most expensive flat costs ₦3,500,000 per year while the cheapest cost ₦350,000 per year.

KATAMPE

Katampe is a still a developing phase 2 district of Abuja City. The neighborhood boasts of good infrastructure, in parts, including electricity, roads and landscaping. Most amenities are only a short distance away. Notable places of interest include Baking Bee Cake Shop, Mariefii Event Place, Burma Park, Five Abuja and The Hill.

The average price of flats for rent in Katampe, Abuja is ₦2,040,000 per year. The most expensive flat costs ₦5,000,000 per year while the cheapest cost ₦350,000 per year.

JABI

Jabi is a serene and developed district in phase 2 of Abuja. It is among the most known and sought after neighborhoods in the capital with a perfect blend of residential areas, real estate and commercial activities that are boosted by the Jabi mall market.

The average price of flats for rent in Jabi, Abuja is ₦1,660,000 per year. The most expensive flat costs ₦8,500,000 per year while the cheapest cost ₦300,000 per year.

GWARIMPA

Gwarinpa dubbed 'it's own city", is a developed district situated in Abuja Phase 3. It houses the largest single housing estate in Nigeria. Gwarimpa was traditionally developed to be residential in nature but it now a popular mid-high class neighborhood with lush estates.

The average price of flats for rent in Gwarinpa, Abuja is ₦1,020,000 per year. The most expensive flat costs ₦6,000,000 per year while the cheapest cost ₦250,000 per year.

GARKI

The Garki district is a busy, densely built neighborhood that lies directly to the south of the city centre. The Garki neighborhood has both commercial and residential parts. It is one of Abuja’s principle commercial centres. Several commercial organizations including financial institutions and governmental agencies have offices located in the area.

The average price of flats for rent in Garki, Abuja is ₦1,450,000 per year. The most expensive flat costs ₦18,000,000 per year while the cheapest cost ₦200,000 per year.

DURUMI

Durumi district, located in Phase 2 Abuja, is adjacent to Garki Area 1. It is one of the developing districts in Abuja that is majorly a residential district with posh looking houses. Dururmi is perfect for those that want to enjoy the delights of central Abuja whilst living away from the crowd. There is a wide variety of accommodation available catering to a mixed community of professionals, civil servants and traders

The average price of flats for rent in Durumi, Abuja is ₦1,330,000 per year. The most expensive flat costs ₦3,500,000 per year while the cheapest cost ₦350,000 per year.

I believe by now, you know the parts on Abuja your pocket and income perfectly fit. So in case you're looking forward to moving into the Federal Capital Territory, you'd know the locations you'll be searching for a house.

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