Furnished apartment in Bastos, Yaoundé: prices and tips 2026

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

1. 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.
2. Confirm power backup. Bastos has fewer outages than other neighborhoods, but they happen. A generator or inverter avoids surprises.
3. Ask about water. Private borehole or public network? At what pressure? Important on higher floors.
4. 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. You pay with MTN MoMo, Orange Money, or card. The payment is protected, and the host only receives your money once your arrival is confirmed. To browse available furnished places in Bastos: see all furnished places in Bastos.