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Flats for rent in Ajah remain the island corridor's best value: 1-beds from ₦2.5M, 2-beds ₦4-6M, and 3-beds ₦5-8M per year as of late 2026. Ajah is the second most searched rental locality in Lagos for a reason — you get island living at mainland-adjacent prices, if you can handle the traffic.
Laide Matthews · 30 March 2026 · 3 min read
A 3 bedroom flat for rent in Ikeja costs roughly ₦7-12 million per year as of late 2026. Ikeja GRA sits at the top of the range; Ogba, Maryland and the Ojodu axis offer better value.
Laide Matthews · 30 March 2026 · 3 min read
Self-contain apartments for rent in Surulere cost roughly ₦1.5-2.8 million per year as of late 2026. Aguda and the inner streets offer the best value; Bode Thomas and the stadium axis cost more.
Laide Matthews · 30 March 2026 · 3 min read
Mini flats for rent in Yaba go for roughly ₦2-3.5 million per year as of late 2026. Yaba's mix of UNILAG students, tech workers and young professionals keeps demand high, so good units move fast.
Laide Matthews · 29 March 2026 · 3 min read
A 3 bedroom flat for rent in Lekki Phase 1 costs roughly ₦18-25 million per year as of late 2026. Serviced and newly built blocks sit at the top of that range; older walk-ups on the quieter streets can dip slightly below it.
Laide Matthews · 29 March 2026 · 3 min read
A 2 bedroom flat for rent in Lekki costs between ₦4 million and ₦12 million per year as of late 2026, depending on exactly where in Lekki you're looking. Lekki Phase 1 averages around ₦10 million a year; move toward Ajah and Sangotedo and you'll find decent 2-beds from ₦4 million.
Laide Matthews · 29 March 2026 · 4 min read
Service charges in Lagos estates cover shared services — security, cleaning, power infrastructure, facility maintenance — and disputes usually come down to three things: what the charge covers, whether increases were properly communicated, and whether the services are actually delivered. Your rights rest on your estate's rules, your tenancy or purchase agreement, and the principle that you pay for services rendered, not promises made.
Laide Matthews · 27 March 2026 · 3 min read
Evicting a tenant in Lagos requires serving the correct statutory notices (including a 7-day notice of intention to recover possession) and then obtaining a court order — self-help eviction like changing locks or removing belongings is illegal. Under the 2011 Tenancy Law, a yearly tenant is entitled to 6 months' notice to quit.
Laide Matthews · 27 March 2026 · 3 min read
A Lagos tenancy agreement must clearly state the parties, property description, rent amount and payment schedule, tenancy duration, fee breakdown (within legal caps), maintenance responsibilities, notice periods, and renewal terms. Never sign an agreement with blank spaces, vague repair clauses, or fees above the legal caps — what isn't written down will be argued later.
Laide Matthews · 26 March 2026 · 3 min read
The Lagos State Tenancy Law of 2011 still governs rentals: agency and legal fees are each capped at 10% of rent, eviction requires proper notice and a court order, and landlords can't just change locks or throw out tenants. A new Tenancy Bill before the House of Assembly (as of 2026) proposes tougher caps — 5% agency fees and limits on advance rent — but it isn't law yet.
Laide Matthews · 25 March 2026 · 4 min read
Yaba remains one of Lagos's best value-for-location propositions. As of late 2026: 2-beds rent ₦1.5M–₦3M/year, 3-beds ₦3M–₦5M.
Laide Matthews · 18 March 2026 · 3 min read
Expats in Lagos cluster in Ikoyi, VI, and Lekki Phase 1 for security, infrastructure, and community. As of late 2026, budget $15,000–$40,000/year (₦20M–₦55M) for a serviced 2–3 bedroom in these areas.
Laide Matthews · 18 March 2026 · 3 min read