Alimosho dey for Island or Mainland?

Alimosho dey for Lagos Mainland.

Wetin be the average 2-bedroom rent for Alimosho?

The midpoint rent for 2-bed for Alimosho na around ₦800,000 per year.

How power supply be for Alimosho?

Alimosho dey for Power Band E. Check our power section for typical NEPA hours.

Wetin be di pros and cons of living for Alimosho?

Top pros: Cheapest rents in Lagos (₦400K–₦1.2M); Spacious apartments for the price. Top cons: Band E power — 4-8 hours NEPA only; 2-3 hours from Island by public transport.

MainlandBudgetLGA: Alimosho👥 2,000,000

Rent for Alimosho

Dem dey call am "The Budget Capital"

2-bed rent for one year

₦400.0K–1.2M

/yr

Rental yield

7–9%

YoY change

▲ 10%

Rent by property type

Property type	Rent range
2-bed	₦400.0K–1.2M

Area profile

Power bandE

Service charge / yr—

Location6.6100, 3.2800

InternetFair

TrafficSevere

Flood riskModerate

Noise levelNoisy

Estimated monthly costs

Rent (per month)

₦66,667

Light (NEPA + supplement)

₦153,325

Total per month

₦219,992

Lagos.Cool Editorial

4 June 2026 · 2 min read

About Alimosho

Alimosho na Lagos most populated LGA with over 2 million people. Na di cheapest rent for Lagos for ₦400K–₦1.2M per 2-bed. Na here majority of working-class Lagosian really dey live. Di area far from Island (2-3 hours by danfo), Band E light (4-8 hours), and small modern infrastructure. But di trade-off clear: family fit live here for ₦150K/month total. For di millions wey earn ₦100K–₦300K, Alimosho no be compromise — na di only option.

✓ Pros

✓Cheapest rents in Lagos (₦400K–₦1.2M)
✓Spacious apartments for the price
✓Strong community networks
✓Good borehole water — fresh, shallow aquifer
✓Active local markets — cheap food

✗ Cons

✗Band E power — 4-8 hours NEPA only
✗2-3 hours from Island by public transport
✗Poor road infrastructure
✗Limited modern amenities — no malls, few hospitals
✗High population density and congestion
✗Security concerns in some areas

Lifestyle & Amenities

🛣️ Key streets

• Akowonjo Road
• Egbeda Road
• Idimu Road
• Ipaja Road

Good for

Budget-conscious familiesFirst-time rentersLow-income workers

Nearby neighborhood

Schools near here

We never index school for this area.

Transport & Commute — Alimosho

→ Ikeja GRADANFO ₦400
→ Victoria IslandDANFO ₦800

See full transport guide →

Water in Alimosho

GoodFreshBorehole: viable

Excellent borehole area. Cheapest drilling costs.

See Alimosho water details →

⚽ Sports

Viewing centers in Alimosho

Where to watch the Premier League and Champions League nearby.

See viewing centers →

🏋 Facilities

Gyms & pitches in Alimosho

Sports facilities — pricing per hour / month.

See facilities →

Areas wey resemble

FAQ

2-bedroom for Alimosho dey cost ₦400,000 to ₦1,200,000 for one year, depending on the building and how close to main road. Dem dey pay rent for full year one time.