Who Rents in Airport Residential?
Who rents in Airport Residential? Business travellers, airline crew, embassy staff, and professionals on corporate leases, per Ownkey’s area guide. Embassies, NGOs, and multinationals keep long-let occupancy at 85% to 95%, per Imaani Homes’ analysis. A two-bedroom apartment rents for $1,800 to $3,500 per month, per Ownkey’s Q1 2026 data.
Which Tenant Groups Drive Demand?
- Embassy and NGO staff. Imaani Homes ties embassies and NGOs to long-let occupancy of 85% to 95%.
- Multinational staff on corporate leases. Regalia’s two bedroom page says relocating staff at the embassies and multinationals receive a budget for this unit.
- Airline crew and business travellers. They need the airport close. Regalia sits 3 minutes from Kotoka International Airport.
- Short-let guests. Short lets fill 70% to 80% of nights, against a city median of 44% to 46%, per Imaani Homes’ analysis.
What Does a Tenant Pay in Airport Residential and Nearby Areas?
Ownkey’s Q1 2026 data lists the monthly rent of a two-bedroom apartment in US dollars.
| Area | Two-bedroom apartment rent per month |
|---|---|
| Airport Residential | $1,800 to $3,500 |
| Cantonments and Ridge | $2,500 to $3,500 |
| Dzorwulu | $1,500 to $3,000 |
| East Legon | $1,200 to $2,500 |
| Labone and Osu | $1,200 to $2,500 |
| Adenta and Spintex Road | $600 to $1,500 |
Airport Residential and Cantonments sit at the top of the range. Check current listings before you set a target rent.
How Much Advance Rent Do Landlords Ask?
The Rent Act caps advance rent at six months for residential property, per Ownkey. Landlords often ask for one to two years in practice. Ownkey reports 12 months as standard in Airport Residential, Cantonments, and Dzorwulu. A $2,000 per month apartment then needs $24,000 upfront.
The Rent Control Department began active enforcement on 1 April 2026, per Graphic Online. Ask your lawyer to check the advance against the cap before you sign a lease.
What Do These Tenants Expect from a Building?
Many Airport Residential properties include backup power, backup water, and fibre internet, per Ownkey’s area guide. Most apartment buildings have 24-hour security, CCTV, and controlled access. Imaani Homes’ analysis reports nightly rates 15% to 25% higher in buildings with reliable backup power.
What Does This Mean for a Buyer?
Match the unit to the tenant. The Regalia two bedroom page says the two bedroom has the deepest tenant pool in Airport Residential. Test the numbers with the net yield guide for Airport Residential. Read how to manage a rental apartment in Accra from abroad before you buy.
Where Does Regalia Residence Fit?
Regalia Residence is an off-plan development by Imaani Homes in Airport Residential Area, Accra, 3 minutes from the airport. Regalia includes full backup power, a rooftop pool, a gym, and a 24-hour concierge. Studios start from $107,000 including VAT. Pricing is in USD. Imaani Homes offers payment plans built for buyers who earn abroad.
Request the Regalia price list or message the sales team on WhatsApp at +233 595 959595.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who rents apartments in Airport Residential?
Business travellers, airline crew, embassy staff, and professionals on corporate leases, per Ownkey. Embassies, NGOs, and multinationals keep long-let occupancy at 85% to 95%, per Imaani Homes’ analysis.
How much does a two-bedroom apartment rent for in Airport Residential?
$1,800 to $3,500 per month in Ownkey’s Q1 2026 data. Check current listings for your unit.
How many months of advance rent do landlords ask in Airport Residential?
The Rent Act caps advance rent at six months for residential property. Ownkey reports 12 months as standard in Airport Residential in practice.
Do tenants in Airport Residential expect backup power?
Many buildings include backup power, backup water, and fibre internet, per Ownkey. Imaani Homes reports nightly rates 15% to 25% higher in buildings with reliable backup power.
Is Airport Residential good for long lets?
Long-let occupancy runs 85% to 95% in Imaani Homes’ analysis. Read the net yield guide for costs and returns.
Sources
Data as of 25 October 2026.
