On last month
+6.6%
On a year ago
From Sept 2027
Small sample
Median monthly rent · October 2026
USh 2.9M
/month
Typical: USh 1.4M–USh 5.7M
Half of listings asked between these two rents.
Small sample
Based on 31 listings
Figures from 20 to 99 listings move more from month to month. Quote them with care.
- On last month
- +6.6%
- From USh 2.7M in Sept 2026
- On a year ago
- Available from September 2027
- First month under this method: Sept 2026
- Listings
- 31
- 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 2.9M
Typical range
USh 1.4M–USh 5.7M
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 8M
USh 6M
USh 4M
USh 2M
USh 0
USh 5.4M
USh 5.6M
USh 525K
USh 6.8M
USh 1.6M
USh 1.4M
USh 1.3M
'20
2020
'21
2021
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2022
'23
2023
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2024
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2025
Aug
Aug
USh 2.7M
USh 2.9M
Sep
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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| October 2026 Latest | USh 2.9M | USh 1.4M–USh 5.7M | 31 | +6.6% | From Sept 2027 | 4 Nov 2026 |
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| September 2026 Linked month | USh 2.7M | USh 1.4M–USh 5.6M | 30 | 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 Kampala by size, type
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Live listings, not part of the index
View all 38 listings
Listings today
38 houses for rent in Kampala, Central Region are listed right now.
Cheapest live listing
5
USh 450,000
Semi-detached bungalow for rent
One Bedroom Kyanja
It's a one bedroom with wardrobe, kitchen cabinets and a parking space
Kyanja Ring Road, Kampala, Central Region
1
1
1
1
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Priciest live listing
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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 Kampala, Central Region?
The median monthly rent for houses in Kampala, Central Region is USh 2.9M a month, according to the Uganda Property Centre Rent Index, October 2026 release.
What is the typical range for houses in Kampala, Central Region?
Half of the listings counted in October 2026 asked between USh 1.4M and USh 5.7M a month.
How did houses in Kampala, Central Region change on last month?
The figure moved +6.6% on the previous month in the October 2026 release.
How many houses in Kampala, Central Region are listed now?
There are 38 houses for rent in Kampala, Central Region 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/central-region/kampala#release-2026-10
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