Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in South Africa?
The average monthly rent in South Africa is $$736/month (≈$$170/week), based on real listings across 3 cities.
Which city in South Africa has the cheapest rent?
Centurion has the most affordable average rent in South Africa at $$653/month.
Is South Africa expensive to rent?
South Africa has an average rent of $$736/month, which is below the global average. Rents vary significantly by city — from $$653 in Centurion to $$803 in Dolphin Coast.
What does a rental home cost in South Africa in 2026? In South Africa, the average monthly rent varies from $653/month in Centurion to $803/month in Dolphin Coast.
Below are the concrete prices per city — and you can zoom in on the globe itself to see real listings with address and a link to the original ad.