Furnished apartment in Bastos, Yaoundé: prices and tips 2026
Everything to know before renting in Bastos: prices by size, safety, what to check, and quieter nearby alternatives.
April 28, 2026 · 7 min read
Bastos is probably the most recognized neighborhood in Yaoundé for furnished short-term rentals. Embassies, NGOs, fine restaurants, shopping centers, and modern apartment buildings have made it the natural base for diplomats, expats, executives, and business travelers passing through the capital. If you're looking for a furnished place in Yaoundé, Bastos belongs on your list.
Why Bastos?
Three things set Bastos apart: safety, building quality, and concentration of services. The diplomatic presence means regular police patrols and reliable street lighting, both still uneven in other parts of Yaoundé. Buildings are typically recent (5 to 15 years old), with elevators, backup generators, private boreholes, and 24/7 security.
On the practical side, you're a 5-minute walk or drive from Carrefour Market and several well-stocked supermarkets, French, Italian and Lebanese restaurants, private clinics, and several international schools. It's the right neighborhood if you want comfort without improvising.
How much does a furnished place in Bastos cost?
Prices vary by size, building, and standing. Typical ranges on KasaStay:
- Furnished studio: XAF 25,000 to 40,000 per night
- 2-bedroom apartment: XAF 45,000 to 80,000 per night
- High-end 3-bedroom: XAF 90,000 to 150,000 per night
- Private villa with pool: from XAF 180,000 per night
For stays longer than 2 weeks, many hosts offer a 10 to 20% discount. Don't hesitate to ask.
What to verify before booking
- Ask for a same-day video. Professional photos may be older than they look. A video shot by your host the morning of your request confirms the real state.
- Confirm power backup. Bastos has fewer outages than other neighborhoods, but they happen. A generator or inverter avoids surprises.
- Ask about water. Private borehole or public network? At what pressure? Important on higher floors.
- Check kitchen equipment. A Bastos furnished kitchen should have at minimum: stove, fridge, oven or microwave, full utensils.
Bastos vs nearby neighborhoods
If Bastos feels expensive or too busy, two close alternatives exist:
- Nlongkak: 10 minutes by car, quieter, prices 20 to 30% lower, fewer restaurants.
- Bonas / Mvog-Mbi: even quieter, more residential, ideal for a longer stay or a family with children.
Booking a furnished place in Bastos on KasaStay
KasaStay verifies every host and every listing before publication. For a short-term furnished stay, you book online via MTN MoMo, Orange Money or card with a 10% deposit and pay the balance to the owner on arrival. For a long stay or a commercial rental, KasaStay connects you with the owner through the platform's messaging, where you chat and arrange a visit before any significant payment. To browse available furnished places in Bastos: see all furnished places in Bastos.
Frequently asked questions
- Why choose Bastos for a furnished rental in Yaoundé?
- Three reasons: safety (diplomatic presence, regular patrols, reliable street lighting), building quality (recent buildings with elevators, backup generators, private boreholes and 24/7 security), and concentration of services (Carrefour Market, supermarkets, French, Italian and Lebanese restaurants, private clinics, international schools within walking or 5-minute distance). It's the right neighborhood for a comfortable stay without improvising.
- How much does a furnished place in Bastos cost?
- Indicative KasaStay pricing: a furnished studio rents for XAF 25,000 to 40,000 per night, a 2-bedroom XAF 45,000 to 80,000, a high-end 3-bedroom XAF 90,000 to 150,000, and a private villa with pool from XAF 180,000 per night. For stays longer than 2 weeks, many hosts offer a 10 to 20% discount, so it's worth asking before booking.
- What should I check before booking a Bastos furnished rental?
- Ask for a video shot by your host the morning of your request, because professional photos may be older than they look. Confirm the power backup: Bastos has fewer outages than other neighborhoods but they happen, so a generator or inverter avoids surprises. Ask about water (private borehole or public network, at what pressure, important on higher floors). Check kitchen equipment: a Bastos furnished kitchen should have at minimum a stove, fridge, oven or microwave, and full utensils.
- What are the alternatives to Bastos in Yaoundé?
- If Bastos feels expensive or too busy, two close alternatives exist. Nlongkak is 10 minutes by car, quieter, with prices 20 to 30% lower but fewer restaurants. Bonas and Mvog-Mbi are even quieter and more residential, ideal for a longer stay or a family with children. For a tighter budget, Essos offers a solid quality-to-price compromise with modern residences.
- How can I book a Bastos furnished rental from abroad?
- On KasaStay, every host and every Bastos listing is verified before going live. For a short-term furnished stay, you book online via MTN MoMo, Orange Money or card with a 10% deposit and pay the balance to the owner on arrival. For a long stay or a commercial rental, KasaStay connects you with the owner through the platform's messaging, where you chat and arrange a visit before any significant payment.
