Furnished studio in Douala: the real prices by neighborhood
The real prices of furnished studios in Douala by neighborhood, from verified stays on KasaStay. Medians kept up to date, booking by Mobile Money.
October 11, 2026 · 7 min read
In Douala, a furnished studio is the natural first move when you land for a few weeks or months: a mission, a contract, a training course, or simply the time to find something longer term. It's the country's biggest city and its furnished market is the deepest, so the choice is wide, from a business studio in Akwa to a residential one in Makepe. The real question is: how much does it cost, and in which neighborhood? Here are the prices actually charged on KasaStay, updated automatically, neighborhood by neighborhood.
How much does a furnished studio in Douala cost?
The table below gives the real median per night, computed from verified studios on the platform. These aren't estimates, they're the rates hosts are posting today.
Median price per night in Douala
Based on 250 verified stays on KasaStay, updated October 2026.
| Neighborhood | Median / night |
|---|---|
| Bonapriso | XAF 55,000 |
| Bali | XAF 35,000 |
| Akwa | XAF 32,500 |
| Bonaberi | XAF 30,000 |
| Bonamoussadi | XAF 30,000 |
| Deido | XAF 25,000 |
| Makepe | XAF 25,000 |
| Logpom | XAF 25,000 |
| Kotto | XAF 25,000 |
| Yassa | XAF 25,000 |
Three things to keep in mind. First, the nightly rate is always higher, proportionally, than a weekly or monthly one: the longer you stay, the less each night costs, and most hosts will discuss a rate for a long stay. Second, the gap is mostly about neighborhood and equipment, and in Douala, where the heat is heavy and the humidity constant, reliable air conditioning, a backup generator for the outages and steady running water genuinely move the price. Third, a good studio goes fast: the best addresses are often booked several days ahead.
The neighborhood changes everything
Douala is organized around the Wouri and its business corridors. Bonapriso is the upscale residential address, quiet and close to the hotel zone, often the most expensive. Bonanjo, administrative and historic, near the port and the ministries, suits executives on assignment. Akwa is the commercial and nightlife heart, handy for a central business stay. Makepe and Bonamoussadi offer the best residential compromise, lively but calmer than the center. Deido, Logpom and Bali pull prices down without going far out. And Yassa and Cité des Palmiers, at the eastern entrance along the road to Yaoundé, are among the most affordable. Compare the per-neighborhood medians in the table above before deciding.
What a furnished studio should include
A decent studio in Douala isn't four walls and a bed. Check the wifi (and test it on site, coverage varies floor to floor), working air conditioning (a necessity here, not a luxury), an equipped kitchenette with a hotplate and a fridge, and above all how water and electricity are handled: some studios include everything in the price, others bill the meters separately, and with the outages a backup generator makes a real difference. For a short stay, cleaning on arrival and linen are usually included.
Furnished studio or hotel?
For two or three nights, a hotel is convenient: front desk, breakfast, service. But once you go past a week, the furnished studio almost always wins: more space, a real kitchen so you don't eat out every meal, and a nightly cost that drops with the length of stay. The simplest move is to compare both with real prices, the furnished studios in Douala and the verified hotels in town.
Studios available right now
Here are a few furnished studios currently listed in Douala's most requested neighborhoods.
Available stays in Makepe
Studio · MakepeStudio in Makepe Missoke, Douala, 1 bedroom
DoualaMakepe, Douala
XAF 50,000 / night
Studio · MakepeStudio in Makepe petit pays, 1 bedroom
DoualaMakepe, Douala
XAF 22,000 / night
Studio · MakepeStudio in Makepe Missoke, Douala, 1 bedroom
DoualaMakepe, Douala
XAF 35,000 / night
Available stays in Bonamoussadi
Studio · BonamoussadiStudio in Bonamoussadi, Douala, 1 bedroom
DoualaBonamoussadi, Douala
XAF 26,500 / night
Studio · BonamoussadiStudio in Bonamoussadi, Douala
DoualaBonamoussadi, Douala
XAF 45,000 / night
Studio · BonamoussadiStudio in Bonamoussadi, Douala, 1 bedroom
DoualaBonamoussadi, Douala
XAF 25,000 / night
Available stays in Akwa
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 studio in Douala cost?
- It depends on the neighborhood and the equipment. The real median prices per night, computed from verified studios on KasaStay and refreshed regularly, are shown neighborhood by neighborhood in this article's price table. In general, Bonapriso and Bonanjo are the most expensive, while Yassa, Cité des Palmiers and Deido are more affordable.
- Is a studio cheaper by the week or the month?
- Yes. The nightly rate drops with the length of stay, and many hosts will agree to a lower rate for a week or more. Enter your dates when booking: the total adjusts automatically.
- Which neighborhood for a cheap studio in Douala?
- Yassa, Cité des Palmiers, Deido, Logpom and Bali are among the most affordable for studios while staying well connected to the center. Compare the real per-neighborhood medians in the price table before choosing.
- Which neighborhood for a business stay in Douala?
- Akwa to be in the commercial heart, Bonanjo for proximity to the ministries and the port, and Bonapriso for an upscale residential setting near the hotel zone. Makepe is a good, slightly quieter central compromise.
- How do I book a studio safely?
- Choose a studio 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.
