How Much Is Rent in Kwabenya Today?
Kwabenya's typical 2-bedroom rents for ₵2,800/month, moving 0.0% week-on-week. Ranked #37 of 45 tracked neighborhoods. A steadily-developing residential belt north of Haatso — middle-class interest rising with road access.
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Rank vs Accra
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Full breakdown by bedroom count
| Bedrooms | Low | Median | High | w/w | 1m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR | ₵1,100 | ₵1,700 | ₵2,500 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2BR | ₵1,800 | ₵2,800 | ₵4,200 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 3BR | ₵2,700 | ₵4,200 | ₵6,300 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 4BR | ₵3,600 | ₵5,600 | ₵8,400 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Tracking for Kwabenya begins with this snapshot — we show the current level and won't infer a week-on-week trend from a single point.
Who rents in Kwabenya
Kwabenya draws middle-class families, professionals, buyers following the road improvements north. A steadily-developing residential belt north of Haatso — middle-class interest rising with road access.
Commuting from Kwabenya
It takes 35-50 min to central Accra via the Atomic-Kwabenya road. Kotoka airport is about 13.0 km away. Traffic on this route is heavy — leave before 6:30am or after 9am if you can, and expect the evening crawl to double your travel time.
This is where the value-versus-commute trade-off bites: rent sits well below the inner ring, but you pay it back on the road. Before you compare the headline figure with a closer area, add your daily transport cost and an hour-plus each way — a cheaper rent with a two-hour round trip is often no bargain.
Why Kwabenya is quoted in cedis
Cedi-quoted — a local family and professional base with cedi-priced built-home stock.
What's near Kwabenya
Atomic Junction, the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, the Kwabenya road.
Comparable neighborhoods
Closest to Kwabenya by cedi-equivalent 2-bedroom rent — compared like-with-like across currencies.
Where Kwabenya sits in Accra's map
Part of the northern Atomic-road corridor; new built-home stock prices well below the Legon belt for buyers willing to commute.
Common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom in Kwabenya?
The median 2-bedroom in Kwabenya rents for ₵2,800/month. The lower end starts around ₵1,800 for older or further-from-main-road units; premium new-build units reach ₵4,200.Is Kwabenya expensive compared to other Accra neighborhoods?
Kwabenya ranks #37 of 45 tracked Greater Accra neighborhoods by 2-bedroom median rent, normalised to cedi-equivalent so dollar- and cedi-quoted areas compare fairly. It sits in the outer ring.Who rents in Kwabenya?
Kwabenya draws middle-class families, professionals, buyers following the road improvements north. A steadily-developing residential belt north of Haatso — middle-class interest rising with road access.How far is Kwabenya from the airport and central Accra?
Kwabenya is about 15.0 km from central Accra and 13.0 km from Kotoka airport. It takes 35-50 min to central Accra via the Atomic-Kwabenya road.Is rent in Kwabenya quoted in dollars or cedis?
Rent in Kwabenya is quoted in cedis. Cedi-quoted — a local family and professional base with cedi-priced built-home stock.What's the difference between 1BR, 2BR, and 3BR in Kwabenya?
1BR medians at ₵1,700, 2BR at ₵2,800, 3BR at ₵4,200. The 2BR is the workhorse listing — it suits both couples and roommates, so expect higher availability and faster turnover than 1BR.
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