On last month
+1.8%
On a year ago
From Sept 2027
Small sample
Median monthly rent · October 2026
USh 932K
/month
Typical: USh 719.1K–USh 1.4M
Half of listings asked between these two rents.
Small sample
Based on 33 listings
Figures from 20 to 99 listings move more from month to month. Quote them with care.
- On last month
- +1.8%
- From USh 915.3K in Sept 2026
- On a year ago
- Available from September 2027
- First month under this method: Sept 2026
- Listings
- 33
- 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 932K
Typical range
USh 719.1K–USh 1.4M
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 1.5M
USh 1.1M
USh 750K
USh 375K
USh 0
USh 781.2K
USh 1.3M
USh 874.7K
USh 880.6K
USh 975K
'20
2020
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2021
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2024
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2025
Aug
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USh 915.3K
USh 932K
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Sep '26
Oct
Oct '26
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 932K | USh 719.1K–USh 1.4M | 33 | +1.8% | From Sept 2027 | 4 Nov 2026 |
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| September 2026 Linked month | USh 915.3K | USh 714.9K–USh 1.5M | 32 | Not available | From Sept 2027 | 11 Oct 2026 |
Small sample
Reconstructed
Rebuilt from listings archived at the time. First month under this method.
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| August 2026 Previous method | USh 975K | 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 975K
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 94 listings
Listings today
94 1 bedroom flats for rent in Uganda are listed right now.
Cheapest live listing
11
USh 500,000
Mini flat for rent
One Bedroom
One bedroom newly built located in kitetika bubu.The apartment has very spacious rooms two balconies and a big parking space that can take up to 14 cars.
Kitetika Bubu, Wakiso, Central Region
1
1
1
1
R&B Ug Homes
Priciest live listing
4
USh 4,000,000
Mini flat for rent
A Fully Furnished and Luxurious 1 Bedroom Apartment
A Fully furnished 1 bedroom apartment for rent in Najjera kira at 150000 per day. Excellent and spacious facilities. Maximum security. Near the main road and local markets.
Najjera, Kira Town, Wakiso, Central Region
1
1
1
1
Sacred Property Services Uganda Limited
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 1 bedroom flats in Uganda?
The median monthly rent for 1 bedroom flats in Uganda is USh 932K a month, according to the Uganda Property Centre Rent Index, October 2026 release.
What is the typical range for 1 bedroom flats in Uganda?
Half of the listings counted in October 2026 asked between USh 719.1K and USh 1.4M a month.
How did 1 bedroom flats in Uganda change on last month?
The figure moved +1.8% on the previous month in the October 2026 release.
How many 1 bedroom flats in Uganda are listed now?
There are 94 1 bedroom 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?bedrooms=1#release-2026-10
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