Furnished room in Yaoundé: the real prices by neighborhood
The real prices of furnished rooms in Yaoundé 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 usually the most affordable way to stay in Yaoundé. It's the pick of students, young people starting out, and anyone coming for a few weeks who doesn't want to blow the 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 Yaoundé 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 Yaoundé
Based on 127 verified stays on KasaStay, updated October 2026.
| Neighborhood | Median / night |
|---|---|
| Tsinga | XAF 30,000 |
| Djoungolo | XAF 22,500 |
| Biyem-Assi | XAF 20,000 |
| Odza | XAF 20,000 |
| Mbalgong | XAF 15,000 |
| Nkolfoulou | 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 to location and comfort, a room with a private bathroom, air conditioning and reliable running water costs more than one with shared facilities.
Where to look: the neighborhoods
Furnished rooms cluster where there is student demand and street life. Mvog-Mbi and Tsinga, central and lively, offer plenty. Around the universities, Ngoa-Ekellé and Obili are the historic student hubs. Mendong and Simbock have quieter rooms in residential areas. Odza is handy for a short stay near the airport, and Nkolfoulou or Djoungolo round out the supply toward the outskirts. 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 Yaoundé and the furnished studios side by side, with their real prices.
What to check before you book
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 properly secured, with reliable access at night? On a room, these details make the difference between a good deal and a bad surprise. The photos and description on each verified KasaStay listing already answer most of it.
Rooms available right now
Here are a few furnished rooms currently listed in Yaoundé.
Available stays in Mvog-Mbi
Available stays in Odza
Available stays in Nkolfoulou
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, a local team answers on WhatsApp.
To browse every verified listing, visit the Yaoundé page on KasaStay.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a furnished room in Yaoundé 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 Yaoundé?
- 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 Yaoundé?
- Central and student neighborhoods like Mvog-Mbi, Tsinga, Ngoa-Ekellé and Obili have the most affordable rooms, along with Mendong and Nkolfoulou 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.
