On last month
+3.5%
On a year ago
From Sept 2027
Small sample
Median monthly rent · October 2026
USh 1.9M
/month
Typical: USh 823.5K–USh 4.5M
Half of listings asked between these two rents.
Small sample
Based on 55 listings
Figures from 20 to 99 listings move more from month to month. Quote them with care.
- On last month
- +3.5%
- From USh 1.9M in Sept 2026
- On a year ago
- Available from September 2027
- First month under this method: Sept 2026
- Listings
- 55
- 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 1.9M
Typical range
USh 823.5K–USh 4.5M
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 6M
USh 4.5M
USh 3M
USh 1.5M
USh 0
USh 5M
USh 5.1M
USh 762.5K
USh 3.7M
USh 1.5M
USh 1.2M
USh 1.3M
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2020
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2021
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2022
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2023
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2025
Aug
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USh 1.9M
USh 1.9M
Sep
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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.
Every release
Month by month
Each month has its own link. Use it when you quote a figure.
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| October 2026 Latest | USh 1.9M | USh 823.5K–USh 4.5M | 55 | +3.5% | From Sept 2027 | 4 Nov 2026 |
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| September 2026 Linked month | USh 1.9M | USh 798.4K–USh 4.3M | 54 | 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 1.3M | 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 1.3M
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, houses, all sizes
Houses, all sizes · 2 regions| Region | Figure | Typical range | On last month | Listings | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Region | USh 1.9M | USh 873.6K–USh 4.7M | +3.5% | 53 |
Small sample
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| Eastern Region | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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USh 1.9M +3.5%
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Live listings, not part of the index
View all 68 listings
Listings today
68 houses for rent in Uganda are listed right now.
Cheapest live listing
9
USh 350,000
House for rent
Luxury and Spacious Studio Room
Near the main road. Near local markets other amenities. Excellent and luxurious facilities. Maximum security.
Kitukutwe, Kira Town, Wakiso, Central Region
1
1
1
1
Sacred Property Services Uganda Limited
Priciest live listing
Featured
21
$5,000
House for rent
Versatile 10-Room House with Excellent Facilities
We have a versatile 10-room property available that is perfect for either residential or commercial use. The property features 8 spacious self-contained rooms, each equipped with a full bath and a private kitchenette, alongside 2 additional non-self-contained rooms. It also includes a spacious central kitchen, large balconies for outdoor relaxation, and ample parking space for multiple vehicles. Starting negotiations at $5000 usd per month minimum.
Kasiwukira Road, Muyenga, Kampala, Central Region
10
9
9
10
Anne Wajja
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 houses in Uganda?
The median monthly rent for houses in Uganda is USh 1.9M a month, according to the Uganda Property Centre Rent Index, October 2026 release.
What is the typical range for houses in Uganda?
Half of the listings counted in October 2026 asked between USh 823.5K and USh 4.5M a month.
How did houses in Uganda change on last month?
The figure moved +3.5% on the previous month in the October 2026 release.
How many houses in Uganda are listed now?
There are 68 houses 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/houses#release-2026-10
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