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The short answer
There is no official rent index for Abeokuta, so the figures here are labelled examples to help you plan, not market data. In general, Ibara GRA and Oke-Ilewo command higher rents than Obantoko and Asero because of their central location, road access and established estates. Check current listings and ask at least two agents before you agree a figure, and budget for agency and agreement fees on top.
Abeokuta is cheaper than Lagos for most renters, which is why many people who work in Lagos or Ota live there and commute. But rents vary sharply between areas, and between new and older buildings in the same street. Nigeria has no official, published rent index for Abeokuta, so any single figure you see online is someone's estimate. This guide gives example ranges, explains what pushes rent up or down, and shows how to test a quote.
Example yearly rents by area
| Area (example) | Self-contained room | Mini flat (1-bed) | 2-bedroom flat | 3-bedroom flat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibara GRA | ₦350,000 | ₦600,000 | ₦1,000,000 | ₦1,500,000 |
| Oke-Ilewo | ₦300,000 | ₦500,000 | ₦850,000 | ₦1,300,000 |
| Asero | ₦200,000 | ₦350,000 | ₦600,000 | ₦900,000 |
| Obantoko | ₦180,000 | ₦300,000 | ₦500,000 | ₦800,000 |
Read the table as a shape, not a price list. A new building with prepaid meters, a borehole and a fence will cost more than the example; an older one with shared facilities will cost less.
Why Ibara GRA and Oke-Ilewo usually cost more
- Location: both are close to the city's commercial and government areas, which cuts transport time for workers.
- Roads and access: streets in established areas are more often tarred and drained, which matters in the rainy season.
- Building type: GRA plots tend to be larger, with fenced compounds and more parking.
- Security and quiet: residential estates are commonly seen as safer, which landlords price in.
Obantoko and Asero are popular with students, young workers and families looking for more space for their money. Obantoko's position near the route to FUNAAB makes it a common choice for students and staff; see our student money guide.
What else affects the rent you pay
Power
IBEDC supplies electricity to Ogun State. Under NERC's July 2025 order for IBEDC, Band A customers are entitled to at least 20 hours of supply a day, and the order's tariff table lists Band A at ₦209.50 per kWh (as at July 2025), while Bands B to E get fewer hours at lower tariffs. A flat on a Band A feeder may cost more to rent but less to run on a generator. Ask your agent which band the building is on, and check the meter.
Water
Buildings with a working borehole and overhead tank usually charge more than those relying on buying water. Our guide on water costs in Abeokuta sets out what each option costs.
Living in Abeokuta, working in Lagos
Many renters in Abeokuta work in Lagos or Ota and commute some or all of the week. A lower rent can be eaten up by transport. Example only: if a flat in Asero saves you ₦300,000 a year against a similar flat in Lagos, but the commute costs ₦8,000 a week over 48 working weeks, that is ₦384,000, more than the saving (₦8,000 x 48 = ₦384,000). Work out your own figures before you choose. Our guide to transport in Abeokuta covers the bus and train options.
Renewal rent
A low first-year rent can jump at renewal, especially in fast-growing areas. Ask the landlord, before you sign, how much rent has risen for current tenants over the last two years, and try to get the renewal terms written into the tenancy agreement.
How much rent can you afford?
Ogun's minimum wage was ₦77,000 a month as at April 2026, according to Nairametrics. A worker on that wage earns ₦924,000 a year (₦77,000 x 12). A common rule of thumb is to keep rent to about a third of take-home pay. Example: one third of ₦924,000 is ₦308,000, which in the table above points to a self-contained room in Asero or Obantoko rather than a mini flat. Our guide to how much rent you can afford works through other incomes.
How to test a quote
- Ask two or three agents for the same type of flat in the same area.
- Visit at different times of day, including the evening.
- Ask what the rent includes: service charge, security, waste, water.
- Ask whether the landlord will accept one year's advance, and what the renewal rent will be.
- Get every fee on top of rent in writing before you pay anything. Our guide to upfront costs of renting in Abeokuta lists them.
Ownkey notes that no single federal law fixes agents' commission, and that tenants customarily pay around 10% agency and 10% agreement or legal fee. Those charges can add a fifth to your first year's cost, so include them when you compare areas.
Where Pryme fits
A Savings Box lets you put money aside in naira for next year's rent; rates are shown in the app. See Savings Boxes.
Questions people ask
How much is a self-contained room in Abeokuta?
There is no official rent index. In our labelled examples a self-contained room ranges from about ₦180,000 a year in Obantoko to ₦350,000 in Ibara GRA; check current listings before you agree.
Why is rent higher in Ibara GRA and Oke-Ilewo?
Central location, better roads, larger fenced compounds and a reputation for security. Landlords price these in.
Which area of Abeokuta is cheapest to rent?
Areas further from the centre, such as parts of Obantoko and Asero, are generally cheaper for the same type of flat.
Do I pay agency fee on top of rent in Abeokuta?
Usually yes. Ownkey says tenants in Nigeria customarily pay around 10% agency and 10% agreement fee, though no federal law fixes the rate.
Sources
- Ownkey: Real estate agent commission fees in Nigeria (1 Aug 2026) · accessed Oct 2026
- Nairametrics: Minimum wage 2026, what every state pays (1 May 2026) · accessed Oct 2026
- NERC: July 2025 Supplementary Order to MYTO 2024 for IBEDC (ORDER/NERC/2025/063) · accessed Oct 2026
- IBEDC: FAQs · accessed Oct 2026
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