Best furnished apartments in Douala 2026: the pick by neighbourhood
The best neighbourhoods for a furnished apartment in Douala, with real prices per area computed live and how to book a verified place without a scam.
August 23, 2026 · 7 min read
Looking for a furnished apartment in Douala means drowning fast: dozens of Facebook groups, prices that vary wildly from one area to the next, and the fear of a fake listing. This guide brings order. It gives the real prices by neighbourhood, computed live from our verified listings, which area fits which need, and how to book without getting scammed.
What a furnished apartment in Douala really costs
The table below gives the real median per night, neighbourhood by neighbourhood, computed from the furnished apartments verified on the platform. The real variable is location: across the city, the price of a night can multiply several times over.
Median price per night in Douala
Based on 250 verified stays on KasaStay, updated October 2026.
| Neighborhood | Median / night |
|---|---|
| Bonapriso | XAF 80,000 |
| Bonaberi | XAF 60,000 |
| Yassa | XAF 50,000 |
| Makepe | XAF 40,000 |
| Bonamoussadi | XAF 40,000 |
| Logpom | XAF 40,000 |
| Deido | XAF 36,000 |
| Kotto | XAF 35,000 |
| Logbessou | XAF 32,500 |
The best neighbourhood for your need
There is no single “best” neighbourhood, there is the one that fits your stay and budget. Here is how to choose, and the table above gives you the real price of each.
Bonapriso: the high end
Douala's most prestigious area, and one of its most expensive. Residential, quiet, secure, near embassies and good restaurants. The pick for business travel, demanding diaspora, and anyone who wants real standing.
Available stays in Bonapriso
Apartment · BonaprisoApartment in Bonapriso, Douala, 2 bedrooms
DoualaBonapriso, Douala
XAF 95,000 / night
Apartment · BonaprisoApartment in Bonapriso, Douala, 1 bedroom
DoualaBonapriso, Douala
XAF 85,000 / night
Apartment · BonaprisoApartment in Bonapriso, 2 bedrooms
DoualaBonapriso, Douala
XAF 90,000 / night
Bonamoussadi and Santa Lucia: residential comfort
Modern complexes, security, often a backup generator and parking. Ideal for a family stay or a slightly longer one, with comfort without Bonapriso prices, and one of the largest selections of apartments in the city.
Available stays in Bonamoussadi
Apartment · BonamoussadiApartment in Bonamoussadi, Douala, 1 bedroom
DoualaBonamoussadi, Douala
XAF 24,950 / night
Apartment · BonamoussadiApartment in Bonamoussadi, Douala
DoualaBonamoussadi, Douala
XAF 30,000 / night
Apartment · BonamoussadiApartment in Santa Lucia Bonamoussadi, 2 bedrooms
DoualaBonamoussadi, Douala
XAF 50,000 / night
Makepe: the best compromise
Residential yet central, well connected, with lots of supply. One of the best location-to-price ratios in the city for staying near everything without paying Bonapriso.
Akwa and Bonanjo: the business heart
Downtown and the business district. Perfect for a short professional stay: banks, offices, restaurants and nightlife on foot. Demand is high, book early. See our furnished apartments in Akwa.
Deido, Logpom and Bali: best value
Lively, well-connected areas with very good furnished places without blowing the budget. Deido is central and near the river, Logpom residential, Bali busy and close to Akwa.
Available stays in Logpom
Apartment · LogpomApartment in Logpom, Douala, 3 bedrooms
DoualaLogpom, Douala
XAF 25,000 / night
Apartment · LogpomApartment in Logpom, Douala, 2 bedrooms
DoualaLogpom, Douala
XAF 40,000 / night
Apartment · LogpomApartment in Logpom, Douala, 2 bedrooms
DoualaLogpom, Douala
XAF 80,000 / night
Yassa and Cité des Palmiers: tight budget
Cité des Palmiers is among the most affordable furnished areas in the city, and Yassa is handy for the industrial zone and the airport road. The smart move when price comes before address.
How to pick a reliable furnished apartment (not a scam)
The right neighbourhood is useless if the listing is fake. The golden rule: never pay a deposit “to block” a place to a personal Mobile Money number before you have seen it. We cover every signal in our guide on spotting a fake landlord before you pay.
On KasaStay, every apartment is visited and verified by our team before it is published, the photos match the real unit, and you only pay a small deposit online at booking (the rest is paid to the host on arrival, once you have seen the place). You can also read genuine tenant reviews before choosing.
Ready to compare? Browse all our verified furnished apartments and studios in Douala and book the one you like.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best neighbourhood for a furnished apartment in Douala?
- It depends on your need: Bonapriso for the high end, Bonamoussadi and Santa Lucia for residential comfort, Makepe for the best central compromise, Akwa and Bonanjo for a business stay, Deido, Logpom and Bali for value, Yassa and Cité des Palmiers for a tight budget. The real per-neighbourhood medians are shown in this article's price table.
- How much is a furnished apartment in Douala per night?
- The price depends mostly on the neighbourhood and the size of the place. The real median prices per night, computed from verified apartments on KasaStay and refreshed regularly, are shown neighbourhood by neighbourhood in this article's price table: Bonapriso is generally the most expensive, while Cité des Palmiers and Yassa are among the most affordable.
- How do I book a furnished apartment in Douala without getting scammed?
- Never pay a reservation deposit to a personal Mobile Money number before you have seen the place. Use a platform that verifies its listings: on KasaStay every apartment is visited by the team, you only pay a small deposit online at booking, and the rest is paid to the host on arrival.
