Renting in Mile 2, Bamenda
Mile 2 is about transport. You will never wait long for a car, in any direction, at almost any hour. A self-contained runs 30,000 to 45,000 FCFA. The thing to check specifically here is water pressure, which varies noticeably street to street.
What rent costs in Mile 2
| Kind of place | Typical monthly rent |
|---|---|
| Single room | 16,000 – 24,000 FCFA |
| Self-contained | 30,000 – 45,000 FCFA |
| 2-bedroom | 50,000 – 70,000 FCFA |
Bands our field team currently sees. Condition, compound and water reliability move a price considerably within any band.
Water
Varies noticeably street to street around the junction. Two compounds a few hundred metres apart can have completely different experiences. Ask the immediate neighbours of the specific house, not a general question.
Electricity
Standard for the city.
Transport
The strongest in Bamenda. Cars in every direction, at almost any hour, and fares are low because of the competition.
Security
Busy junction area. Well populated at most hours.
Rainy season
The junction itself drains reasonably; some approach roads do not. Check the specific street.
Noise
The junction is audible and constant. Most people stop registering it within a week, but stand at the gate in the evening before deciding whether you are one of them.
Who Mile 2 suits
- Daily commuters
- People travelling in several directions regularly
- Traders
- Anyone who values transport above quiet
Anyone who needs silence, and anyone unwilling to check the water street by street.
Questions people ask about Mile 2
Is Mile 2 a good place to live in Bamenda?
It is the best quarter for transport — cars in every direction at almost any hour, at low fares. The trade-offs are junction noise and water pressure that varies street to street.
Why does water vary at Mile 2?
Supply around the junction is uneven between streets. Two compounds a few hundred metres apart can have very different pressure. Always ask the immediate neighbours of the specific house.
See what is available right now.
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