Furnished room in Douala: the real prices by neighborhood
The real prices of furnished rooms in Douala by neighborhood, from verified stays on KasaStay. Medians kept up to date, booking by Mobile Money.
October 11, 2026 · 6 min read
A furnished room is often the most affordable way to stay in Douala. It's the choice of students, young people starting out, and anyone coming for a few weeks who doesn't want to spend their whole budget on housing. A room, a bed, the essentials, and often a kitchen or bathroom to share. But how much does it really cost, and where should you look? Here are the prices actually charged on KasaStay, updated automatically.
How much does a furnished room in Douala cost?
The table below gives the real median per night, computed from verified rooms on the platform, neighborhood by neighborhood. These are the rates posted today, not estimates.
Median price per night in Douala
Based on 250 verified stays on KasaStay, updated October 2026.
| Neighborhood | Median / night |
|---|---|
| Ndokoti | XAF 35,000 |
| Bonapriso | XAF 25,000 |
| Logpom | XAF 20,000 |
| Lendi | XAF 17,500 |
| Akwa | XAF 17,500 |
| Deido | XAF 17,000 |
| Makepe | XAF 15,000 |
| Bonamoussadi | XAF 15,000 |
| Kotto | XAF 15,000 |
| Yassa | XAF 15,000 |
As with studios, a night costs proportionally more than a week or a month: for a long stay, ask for a lower rate, many hosts will agree. The rest comes down mostly to location and comfort: in Douala, a room with a private bathroom, air conditioning and reliable running water costs more than a room with shared facilities and a simple fan.
Where to look: the neighborhoods
Furnished rooms cluster in the popular, central, well-connected neighborhoods. Ndokoti, the city's big junction, and Bepanda, dense and lively, have a lot of them, at some of the most affordable prices. Deido and Bali, close to the center and Akwa, offer good value. Bonamoussadi and Makepe suit those who want a calmer residential area, a notch up on budget. At the eastern entrance along the road to Yaoundé, Yassa and Cité des Palmiers round out the offer, handy if you often take the Yaoundé road or pass through Japoma. Compare the per-neighborhood medians in the table above.
Room, studio or flatshare?
A furnished room is generally the most economical option, but also the least independent: you often share the kitchen or the bathroom. If you want to cook at home and have more privacy, a studio is a better compromise for a slightly higher budget. To compare, look at the furnished rooms in Douala and the furnished studios side by side, with their real prices.
What to check before booking
Ask three simple questions. Are the bathroom and kitchen private or shared, and with how many people? Are water and electricity included in the price or billed separately? And is the building secure, with reliable access at night? In Douala, also look at air conditioning or good ventilation: on a room, these details make all the difference between a good deal and a nasty surprise. The photos and description of every verified listing on KasaStay already answer the essentials.
Rooms available right now
Here are a few furnished rooms currently listed in Douala.
Available stays in Ndokoti
Available stays in Bonamoussadi
Room · BonamoussadiRoom in Bonamoussadi, Douala, 1 bedroom
DoualaBonamoussadi, Douala
XAF 11,500 / night
Room · BonamoussadiRoom in Bonamoussadi, Douala, 1 bedroom
DoualaBonamoussadi, Douala
XAF 15,000 / night
Room · BonamoussadiRoom in Bonamoussadi, Douala, 1 bedroom
DoualaBonamoussadi, Douala
XAF 30,000 / night
Booking without nasty surprises
On KasaStay, hosts pass an identity check (KYC), you pay online by MTN Mobile Money, Orange Money or card, and your money is never sent to a private number. For bookings that need confirmation, nothing is charged before the host accepts. And if you have a doubt before booking, a local team answers on WhatsApp.
To browse every verified listing, visit the Douala page on KasaStay.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a furnished room in Douala cost?
- It depends on the neighborhood and the comfort (private or shared bathroom, air conditioning, water and electricity included or not). The real median prices per night, computed from verified rooms on KasaStay and refreshed regularly, are shown neighborhood by neighborhood in this article's price table.
- Is a room cheaper than a studio in Douala?
- Yes, generally. A furnished room is the most economical format, because you often share the kitchen or bathroom. A studio costs a little more but gives you your own kitchen and more privacy. Compare both with their real prices on KasaStay.
- Which neighborhood for a cheap room in Douala?
- Popular central neighborhoods like Ndokoti, Bepanda, Deido and Bali have the most affordable rooms, along with Yassa and Cité des Palmiers toward the outskirts. Compare the real per-neighborhood medians in the price table before choosing.
- Is a deposit required for a furnished room?
- Some rooms ask for a small refundable deposit, shown on the listing before you book and returned at check-out if everything is in order. That's much lighter than long-term unfurnished renting, which requires the classic deposit plus several months of rent upfront.
- How do I book a room safely?
- Choose a room from a verified host, book online and pay by MTN Mobile Money, Orange Money or card on the platform. Your payment is held by KasaStay, never sent to a private number, and our team answers on WhatsApp.
