Rooms & Houses for Rent in Kumasi

What rent is estimated to cost

From searches made online, single rooms in most student and suburban areas of Kumasi are estimated at around GH₵400 to GH₵1,000 a month. Near KNUST, Ayeduase is estimated at around GH₵400 to GH₵900, Bomso around GH₵500 to GH₵1,000, and Kotei and Deduako around GH₵400 to GH₵1,000. Further out, Atonsu and Abuakwa are estimated at around GH₵600 to GH₵1,000, and Anwomaso and Asokore Mampong at around GH₵500 to GH₵900. Better finished single rooms and studios are estimated at around GH₵900 to GH₵1,700, and two bedroom apartments at around GH₵1,600 to GH₵3,500. In upscale areas such as Nhyiaeso, Ahodwo and Danyame, large furnished homes are estimated at GH₵4,000 to GH₵13,000 or more. These are only estimates based on online searches. Real prices change often and can be different from what a landlord asks you directly.

Choosing the right area

Near the KNUST campus, in areas such as Ayeduase, Bomso, Kentinkrono and Deduako, there are many single rooms and self contained rooms, and they are the first to go. Rooms within walking distance of campus are estimated to cost 10 to 20 percent more than similar rooms a little further away. A KNUST property economist said in August 2026 that the university itself houses only about 10,000 students, while more than 80,000 rely on private accommodation, so competition for rooms near campus is high (read the report). Areas such as Asokwa, Kwadaso, Bantama and Patasi are more suited to families, with local markets and transport nearby. Outer areas such as Anwomaso and Asokore Mampong have some of the lowest rents in the city, but the trip to the city centre or to campus takes longer, so count the travel time and fares before you decide.

Household water supply

Kumasi gets much of its water from the Barekese plant, and supply can be interrupted. In June 2026, Ghana Water announced that the Barekese Water Treatment Plant would shut for about 48 hours, from 9 to 11 June, for repairs to its transmission pipeline, affecting the Kumasi Metropolitan Area and surrounding communities, and advised customers to store water beforehand (Citinewsroom, June 2026). In April 2026, Business and Financial Times reported that power instability and siltation were hitting Kumasi water supply (B&FT, April 2026). Supply can differ a lot from one area to another, so check the exact area. Before you rent, ask the landlord how water reaches the room, how many days a week it flows, and whether there is a storage tank or a borehole. Ask neighbours too, because they will tell you how it really is.

Check the area before you rent

Some parts of Kumasi have flooded in heavy rain. In October 2021, floods hit Atonsu, Asokore Mampong, Atafoa, Abrepo, Airport Roundabout and Sawaba, and NADMO advised people in flood prone zones to take precautions (read the report). In June 2021, floods displaced more than 200 residents in Atasemanso (read the report). We could not find a recent official list of flood prone areas in Kumasi, so do not assume an area is safe because it is not named here. Being named also does not mean every street floods.

Before you decide, visit the place, ideally after rain. Check whether water collects in the compound or on the road, and ask neighbours whether it floods in the rainy season. Ask whether the compound has a water storage tank for days when water does not flow, and whether the room has its own prepaid electricity meter or shares the compound meter.

Advance rent: what the law says and what happens

Under the Rent Act, 1963 (Act 220), advance rent should not be more than six months. In practice, many landlords in Kumasi, especially around KNUST, are reported to still ask for one to two years upfront. If you are asked for more than six months, you can report it through the Rent Control Department complaints portal. This is general information, not legal advice.

Budget advice

Plan for more than the rent. Before you move in, expect to pay the advance, an agreement, and moving costs. After you move, expect water, electricity and transport. Agents in Kumasi are reported to charge viewing fees of about GH₵50 to GH₵100, and a commission of about 10 percent of the rent. If anyone asks you to pay a viewing fee or commission before you have met the landlord, be careful. Decide your total budget first, including travel, then choose the area that fits it.

Stay safe

Never pay before you have seen the room and met the landlord. Make sure the person you pay is the owner. Read our guide on spotting rental scams and our guide on renting without an agent before you pay anything.