Houses for rent in Kampala
Verified houses to rent across Kampala and the suburbs, with the real monthly rent in the currency the landlord wants paid. Every property is visited before it goes up, so what you see is what you get.
Houses to rent we have actually seen
Most rental listings for Kampala are on sites where anyone can post, the prices are guesses, and the photos may not match the house. We do it differently. Every house on this page has been visited by our team, the rent is what the landlord actually accepts, and the currency is stated plainly. When a house is taken, we take the listing down. It is the same standard we hold across our rentals service.
Which part of Kampala should you rent in?
Kampala’s rental map splits roughly three ways. The premium neighbourhoods, Kololo, Nakasero, Naguru and Bugolobi, are where furnished homes and diplomatic residences sit, usually priced in US dollars. The established family suburbs, Ntinda, Naalya, Bukoto, Muyenga and Kiwatule, offer standalone houses and townhouses with gardens, parking and quiet streets, usually in shillings. The cheaper edges further out, Najjera, Kira, Kyanja, Namugongo and along Entebbe Road, give you more space for your money if you do not mind a longer commute. Tell us how you live and where you work, and we point you to the streets that fit, not just the ones with a vacancy today.
What houses typically rent for, right now
Typical asking rent per month
| Property | Bedrooms | Typical asking rent | Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 1-2 bed | UGX 1.7M /mo | UGX 1.2M to UGX 7M | 14 |
| Apartment | 3 bed | UGX 2.5M /mo | UGX 1.5M to UGX 12.5M | 4 |
| Apartment | 1-2 bed | USD 900 /mo | USD 900 to USD 900 | 1 |
| House | 1-2 bed | UGX 1.4M /mo | UGX 1.4M to UGX 1.4M | 1 |
| House | 3 bed | UGX 1.7M /mo | UGX 1.5M to UGX 2.5M | 3 |
| House | 4+ bed | UGX 2.5M /mo | UGX 1.5M to UGX 2.8M | 3 |
| House | 1-2 bed | USD 950 /mo | USD 700 to USD 1,200 | 2 |
| House | 3 bed | USD 960 /mo | USD 520 to USD 1,400 | 2 |
| House | 4+ bed | USD 1,500 /mo | USD 1,000 to USD 4,000 | 10 |
How this is compiled. Median asking price of public listings. Houses and apartments treated separately; UGX and USD never blended. Standalone houses under 2 bedrooms, below-market listings, multi-unit blocks, non-residential and peripheral low-end areas excluded. Asking prices, not transacted. Single-source v1; wider sample and more portals to follow. Source: Uganda Property Centre (public listings). Sample: 56 listings. Updated 8 September 2026.
Median asking rent from current listings across public portals, refreshed monthly. Updated 8 September 2026. Read the full methodology on our Kampala Property Prices page.
Rent bands by suburb
| Suburb | Currency | Typical asking rent | Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyanja | UGX | UGX 1.5M /mo | UGX 1.4M to UGX 2.5M | 3 |
| Kisaasi | USD | USD 1,200 /mo | USD 520 to USD 1,400 | 3 |
We publish a suburb median only where we hold at least three current listings from that area. Coverage widens as monthly data grows. If your target suburb is not on the list, message us on WhatsApp and we will quote from what we know.
How renting a house through Mainstop works
- 1Tell us what you needArea, budget in UGX or USD, bedrooms, furnished or not, and your move date. A WhatsApp message is enough to start.
- 2We send you a short listOnly verified houses that fit, with real photos and the actual rent. Video walkthroughs if you are viewing from abroad.
- 3Viewing and agreementWe arrange the viewings, negotiate the terms on your behalf, and put a clear tenancy agreement in place.
- 4Move in, we stay reachableKeys handed over, and one number to WhatsApp for anything that comes up after.
Before you sign: what to check
- Rent, currency and months upfront. Most Kampala landlords ask for three to twelve months of rent at the start, plus a deposit. Get the total, the split between advance rent and deposit, and the currency written down before any money moves.
- Deposit terms. How much, held for how long, and what has to be true for you to get it back. Ordinary wear from a year of living in the house is not damage.
- Utilities. Who pays for UEDCL power, NWSC water, gas, security, garbage and internet. In flats and shared compounds some of this is bundled; in standalone houses it usually is not.
- Lease length and notice. A twelve month lease is standard, shorter is often possible for furnished stays. Confirm the notice period in months before you sign.
- Repairs. Who calls the plumber, who pays for it, and how fast. Ask about the last three things that broke in the house.
Houses available to rent now
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Questions people ask about renting in Kampala
How much does it cost to rent a house in Kampala?
Rent depends on the area, the size of the house, and whether it is furnished. Entry-level houses in the outer suburbs commonly start from around UGX 700,000 to 1,000,000 a month, established family suburbs like Ntinda and Naalya are typically higher, and furnished homes in Kololo or Nakasero sit at the top of the market and are usually priced in US dollars. Rather than quote a single average that would be wrong for most houses, we show the current asking rent on every listing above and tell you honestly whether a price is fair for the area before you commit.
Which is the best area to live in Kampala?
There is no single best area, only the best area for how you live. Families lean towards Ntinda, Naalya, Muyenga and Kiwatule for space, schools and quiet streets. Young professionals often prefer Bukoto, Kamwokya and Kololo for being close to work. Anyone watching their budget gets more house for the money in Najjera, Kira, Kyanja and along Entebbe Road. Tell us your commute and your budget and we narrow it down with you.
Can I rent a furnished house in Kampala?
Yes. Furnished and serviced houses are concentrated in Kololo, Nakasero, Naguru and Bugolobi, and are usually let in US dollars on shorter, more flexible terms. If you are relocating for work or arriving from abroad, this is often the easiest way to land softly before you decide where to settle.
Do I pay rent monthly or several months in advance?
Many Kampala landlords ask for three to twelve months of rent at the start, plus a deposit, rather than month to month. We negotiate the upfront period down where we can, and we always put the split between rent in advance and the deposit in writing so there is no confusion when you leave.
Is there an agent fee to rent a house?
Yes, the standard agent fee is one month of rent, disclosed to you upfront and never sprung on you later. You see the total of everything payable before you commit to anything.
Can I rent a house from abroad before I arrive?
Yes. We do WhatsApp video viewings, hold the property with a reservation once you decide, and route the tenancy agreement to you for signing. Many of our tenants are Ugandans moving home or expats relocating for work, and they line up a house before they land.
Looking for a house to rent in Kampala?
Tell us the area, your budget and your move date. We reply on WhatsApp within the same working day with a short list of verified houses.