Bamenda rent prices: what is normal in 2026
Typical bands by quarter and property type, from what our field team is seeing.
Typical bands by quarter and property type, from what our field team is seeing.
These are the bands our field team currently sees across Bamenda. They are a guide for judging whether a price is reasonable, not a fixed scale — condition, compound and water reliability move a price considerably within any band.
| Quarter | Single room | Self-contained | 2-bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town | 12,000 – 20,000 | 28,000 – 40,000 | 45,000 – 62,000 |
| Ntarikon | 14,000 – 22,000 | 28,000 – 42,000 | 48,000 – 65,000 |
| Mile 2 | 16,000 – 24,000 | 30,000 – 45,000 | 50,000 – 70,000 |
| Nkwen | 18,000 – 28,000 | 32,000 – 48,000 | 55,000 – 75,000 |
| Mankon | 18,000 – 26,000 | 30,000 – 45,000 | 55,000 – 75,000 |
| Below Foncha | 18,000 – 26,000 | 32,000 – 46,000 | 50,000 – 72,000 |
| Up Station | 22,000 – 32,000 | 35,000 – 55,000 | 65,000 – 90,000 |
| Bambili | 15,000 – 25,000 | 30,000 – 45,000 | 45,000 – 65,000 |
What moves a price within a band
- Reliable water — the largest single factor
- Tiled floors and recent finish
- A fenced compound with controlled access
- Parking
- Distance from the main road, in both directions depending on the quarter
How to use this
If a house is priced above the band, ask what justifies it. If it is priced well below, ask what is wrong. Both questions are reasonable and a good landlord will answer them.
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