How Much Is Rent in Osu Today?
Osu's typical 2-bedroom rents for ₵6,857/month, moving +5.5% week-on-week. Ranked #14 of 45 tracked neighborhoods. Accra's nightlife and dining heart — dense, central and always in demand, especially for short lets.
2BR median
+5.5% w/w
1BR median
+5.5% w/w
3BR median
+5.5% w/w
Rank vs Accra
of 45 tracked
Full breakdown by bedroom count
| Bedrooms | Low | Median | High | w/w | 1m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR | ₵3,500 | ₵4,747 | ₵5,900 | +5.5% | +6.8% |
| 2BR | ₵5,000 | ₵6,857 | ₵8,500 | +5.5% | +6.8% |
| 3BR | ₵7,000 | ₵9,600 | ₵12,000 | +5.5% | +6.8% |
| 4BR | ₵9,300 | ₵12,660 | ₵15,500 | +5.5% | +6.8% |
Who rents in Osu
Osu draws young professionals, creatives, hospitality workers, short-let and expat tenants. Accra's nightlife and dining heart — dense, central and always in demand, especially for short lets.
Commuting from Osu
It takes 5-10 min to central Accra — Osu sits just east of it. Kotoka airport is about 7.5 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.
The short, central commute is part of what the rent buys here — you are paying a premium to stay minutes from town and the main business districts, and getting your time back in return.
Why Osu is quoted in cedis
Cedi-quoted for long lets, though its short-let and Airbnb market often prices in USD for visitors.
What's near Osu
Oxford Street, Osu Castle, Labadi beach, the nightlife and restaurant strip.
Comparable neighborhoods
Closest to Osu by cedi-equivalent 2-bedroom rent — compared like-with-like across currencies.
Common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom in Osu?
The median 2-bedroom in Osu rents for ₵6,857/month. The lower end starts around ₵5,000 for older or further-from-main-road units; premium new-build units reach ₵8,500.Is Osu expensive compared to other Accra neighborhoods?
Osu ranks #14 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 mid tier.Who rents in Osu?
Osu draws young professionals, creatives, hospitality workers, short-let and expat tenants. Accra's nightlife and dining heart — dense, central and always in demand, especially for short lets.How far is Osu from the airport and central Accra?
Osu is about 2.8 km from central Accra and 7.5 km from Kotoka airport. It takes 5-10 min to central Accra — Osu sits just east of it.Is rent in Osu quoted in dollars or cedis?
Rent in Osu is quoted in cedis. Cedi-quoted for long lets, though its short-let and Airbnb market often prices in USD for visitors.What's the difference between 1BR, 2BR, and 3BR in Osu?
1BR medians at ₵4,747, 2BR at ₵6,857, 3BR at ₵9,600. 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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