On last month
−1.0%
On a year ago
From Sept 2027
Small sample
Median monthly rent · October 2026
USh 1.5M
/month
Typical: USh 948.7K–USh 2.7M
Half of listings asked between these two rents.
Small sample
Based on 96 listings
Figures from 20 to 99 listings move more from month to month. Quote them with care.
- On last month
- −1.0%
- From USh 1.5M in Sept 2026
- On a year ago
- Available from September 2027
- First month under this method: Sept 2026
- Listings
- 96
- Small sample: 20–99
- Month covered
- October 2026
- 1–31 Oct 2026
- Released
- 4 Nov 2026
- Next release: 3 Dec 2026
MEDIAN MONTHLY RENT
Monthly figure since September 2026
Median
Typical range
Previous method
Oct 2026
Previous method
On last month
Median
USh 1.5M
Typical range
USh 948.7K–USh 2.7M
On last month
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2020–Aug 2026: previous method, shown for context
Method changedMethod changed, Sept 2026
Sept 2026 onwards: monthly index
USh 3M
USh 2.3M
USh 1.5M
USh 750K
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USh 700K
USh 1.4M
USh 1.2M
USh 1.3M
USh 1.4M
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Grey bars, 2020–Aug 2026. Previous method: median asking price of listings created in the previous six months. Shown for context only; no change is worked out across the line. September 2026 is reconstructed.
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Month by month
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| October 2026 Latest | USh 1.5M | USh 948.7K–USh 2.7M | 96 | −1.0% | From Sept 2027 | 4 Nov 2026 |
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| September 2026 Linked month | USh 1.5M | USh 943.7K–USh 2.8M | 95 | Not available | From Sept 2027 | 11 Oct 2026 |
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Reconstructed
Rebuilt from listings archived at the time. First month under this method.
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| August 2026 Previous method | USh 1.4M | Not published | — | Not comparable | Not comparable | Sept 2026 | Previous method: median asking price of listings created in the previous six months. Not comparable with later months. | |
On last month
Not available
On a year ago
From Sept 2027
Small sample
Reconstructed
Rebuilt from listings archived at the time. First month under this method.
Method changed, Sept 2026. No change is worked out across this line.
August 2026
Released Sept 2026 · Previous method
USh 1.4M
On last monthNot comparable
On a year agoNot comparable
BREAKDOWN · OCTOBER 2026
Rent in Uganda by size, type and area
By bedrooms Flats by bedrooms Houses by bedrooms
Regions in Uganda Regions in Uganda, flats, all sizes
Flats, all sizes · 2 regions| Region | Figure | Typical range | On last month | Listings | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Region | USh 1.4M | USh 943.7K–USh 2.7M | −1.0% | 95 |
Small sample
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| Western Region | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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USh 1.4M −1.0%
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Live listings, not part of the index
View all 276 listings
Listings today
276 flats for rent in Uganda are listed right now.
Cheapest live listing
1
USh 400,000
Self contained (single rooms) for rent
Self Contained Single Room (Studio)
Self conatined single rooms (STUDIO ROOMS) at ugx 400k/month in bukesa mengo just next to mengo S.S main gate besides bukesa traffic lights. They are in a secure place along the main road with a toilet, bathroom and kitchen inside and a balcony. Each unit has a separate water and electricity meter. They are in an enclosure with a big parking space, isolative mini enclosures insides each having four units inside.
Main Road Next to Mengo S.S Main Gate, Beside Bukesa Traffic Lights, Rubaga, Kampala, Central Region
1
1
8
kalule emmanuel
Priciest live listing
16
Video
$4,500
Apartment for rent
Luxury 3 Bedroom Apartment with Excellent Facilities.
Near the road. near local markets, schools and hospitals. maximum security. safe neighborhood. fully furnished. a short walk to local amenities and easy access to town. Fulltime Security, CCTV, Camera, Lift, Balcony on Master Bedroom, Sitting Room with Balcony, GYM, Swimming pool, Lift, 24 Hours Power, Attached Toilet 2 Bedrooms, Main Hall Common Toilet, Maid Room attached toilet,
Kololo, Kampala, Central Region
3
3
3
3
Reliable
Asking prices on live listings change through the month and are not used to work out the index figures above.
Frequently asked
Popular questions
What is the median monthly rent for flats in Uganda?
The median monthly rent for flats in Uganda is USh 1.5M a month, according to the Uganda Property Centre Rent Index, October 2026 release.
What is the typical range for flats in Uganda?
Half of the listings counted in October 2026 asked between USh 948.7K and USh 2.7M a month.
How did flats in Uganda change on last month?
The figure moved −1.0% on the previous month in the October 2026 release.
How many flats in Uganda are listed now?
There are 276 flats for rent in Uganda listed right now on Uganda Property Centre.
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Uganda Property Centre Rent Index, October 2026 release, Uganda Property Centre, https://ugandapropertycentre.com/market-trends/average-prices/for-rent/flats-apartments#release-2026-10
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