How Much Is Rent in West Legon Today?
West Legon's typical 2-bedroom rents for ₵6,500/month, moving 0.0% week-on-week. Ranked #15 of 45 tracked neighborhoods. A deep, university-adjacent market of gated estates between Legon and Achimota — established and family-heavy.
2BR median
0.0% w/w
1BR median
0.0% w/w
3BR median
0.0% w/w
Rank vs Accra
of 45 tracked
Full breakdown by bedroom count
| Bedrooms | Low | Median | High | w/w | 1m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR | ₵2,800 | ₵3,900 | ₵5,500 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2BR | ₵4,500 | ₵6,500 | ₵9,000 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 3BR | ₵6,800 | ₵9,800 | ₵13,500 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 4BR | ₵9,000 | ₵13,000 | ₵18,000 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Tracking for West Legon 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 West Legon
West Legon draws UG academics, professionals, established families in the Westlands gated estates. A deep, university-adjacent market of gated estates between Legon and Achimota — established and family-heavy.
Commuting from West Legon
It takes 25-35 min to central Accra via the Legon-Bawaleshie road and Achimota. Kotoka airport is about 8.0 km away. Traffic is manageable off-peak but builds at rush hour, so time your run either side of the 7–9am and 5–7pm peaks.
A middle-ground commute — far enough out for lower rent than the inner ring, close enough that the daily trip stays workable if you avoid the worst of rush hour.
Why West Legon is quoted in cedis
Cedi-quoted — a local academic and professional base with cedi-priced gated-estate stock.
What's near West Legon
University of Ghana, Westlands estates, West Legon SDA, Bawaleshie.
Comparable neighborhoods
Closest to West Legon by cedi-equivalent 2-bedroom rent — compared like-with-like across currencies.
Common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom in West Legon?
The median 2-bedroom in West Legon rents for ₵6,500/month. The lower end starts around ₵4,500 for older or further-from-main-road units; premium new-build units reach ₵9,000.Is West Legon expensive compared to other Accra neighborhoods?
West Legon ranks #15 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 West Legon?
West Legon draws UG academics, professionals, established families in the Westlands gated estates. A deep, university-adjacent market of gated estates between Legon and Achimota — established and family-heavy.How far is West Legon from the airport and central Accra?
West Legon is about 10.0 km from central Accra and 8.0 km from Kotoka airport. It takes 25-35 min to central Accra via the Legon-Bawaleshie road and Achimota.Is rent in West Legon quoted in dollars or cedis?
Rent in West Legon is quoted in cedis. Cedi-quoted — a local academic and professional base with cedi-priced gated-estate stock.What's the difference between 1BR, 2BR, and 3BR in West Legon?
1BR medians at ₵3,900, 2BR at ₵6,500, 3BR at ₵9,800. The 2BR is the workhorse listing — it suits both couples and roommates, so expect higher availability and faster turnover than 1BR.
Have a question we should answer? Email hello@accra.cool.