Lagos.Cool Editorial
28 July 2026 · 2 min read
About Maryland
Maryland sit for intersection of Ikorodu Road and Third Mainland Bridge approach. For ₦2M–₦3.5M, e give quick access to both Ikeja (10 min) and Island (25 min off-peak).
MainlandMidLGA: Kosofe👥 220,000
Rent for Maryland
2-bed rent for one year
₦2.0M–3.5M
/yr
Rental yield
5–7%
YoY change
▲ 12%
Rent by property type
| Property type | Rent range |
|---|---|
| 2-bed | ₦2.0M–3.5M |
Area profile
Power bandB
Service charge / yr—
Location6.5700, 3.3600
InternetGood
TrafficHeavy
Flood riskLow
Noise levelNoisy
Estimated monthly costs
Rent (per month)
₦229,167
Light (NEPA + supplement)
₦153,325
Total per month
₦382,492
✓ Pros
- ✓Strategic location — Ikeja and Island access
- ✓Moderate rents
- ✓Self-sufficient commercial area
✗ Cons
- ✗Heavy traffic at the intersection
- ✗Band B-C power
- ✗Dense and noisy on main roads
Good for
Professionals working in IkejaFamilies
Schools near here
We never index school for this area.
Transport & Commute — Maryland
- → Ikeja GRADANFO ₦200
- → Victoria IslandDANFO ₦500
Wetin Maryland dey like
Maryland na one of the established middle-class mainland neighbourhood, e dey between Ikeja and Yaba along Ikorodu Road. Originally na planned post-independence residential estate, Maryland don gradually densify — older bungalow dey replace with 3-5 storey apartment block while the wider street grid (Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way pass through am) dey hold the area together. Maryland dey attract professional Nigerian family: civil servant, mid-career banker, doctor for LASUTH and nearby hospital. The character na established-mainland — school, bank, working high street, but no the international-school catchment of Ikeja GRA.
Wetin your money go give you for Maryland
For ₦1.5M/year (the cheapest), you go get 2-bedroom apartment for older 3-4 storey block. Between ₦2.5M and ₦4M every year, you go enter 3-bedroom new apartment with parking and basic generator. The ₦5M+ bracket go buy 4-bedroom semi-detached house or premium apartment for Ikorodu Road frontage with concierge.
How to commute
Car
Ikorodu Road runs through Maryland, connecting to Yaba/Third Mainland Bridge (south) and Ojota/Berger (north). Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way provides parallel east-west axis. Traffic chronic on Ikorodu Road 7-10am and 4-9pm.
BRT
Maryland BRT station on the Ikorodu corridor. Reliable service to CMS (40-60 min) and Ikorodu (45 min).
Bolt/Uber
Saturated coverage.
Utility for di area
power
NEPA Band B-C — typically 12-18 hours daily. Generator backup essential
water
Mostly private boreholes; LSWC reaches some inner streets
internet
Decent fibre — MTN Fibre, ipNX, Spectranet. Speeds 30-100Mbps typical
Safety for di area
Moderate-to-good. Inner Maryland estate street quiet and secure; Ikorodu Road frontage and the Ojota end get higher street crime exposure (mostly phone theft, occasional armed robbery at night). Most apartment block get private security. Day-time safety excellent; late-night caution for Ikorodu Road dey advised.
FAQ
Good — Maryland get im own BRT station for Ikorodu corridor. Service to CMS (the VI/Lagos Island entry) dey take 40-60 minutes depending on traffic and BRT volume. BRT dey cheaper and often faster than rideshare during peak hour.
Significantly — Maryland rent na roughly half of the same Ikeja GRA property. 3-bedroom Maryland apartment for ₦3-4M go cost ₦7-10M for Ikeja GRA. The trade-off na less international school option, busier street, and Ikorodu Road traffic.
Yes — part of Maryland Mall area and Ikorodu Road frontage dey flood during heavy rain (June-October), usually clear 4-8 hours after rain stop. Inner Maryland estate street drain better. Most apartment block dey above ground-floor flood risk.
Growing scene — Maryland Mall get Domino's, Chicken Republic, Cold Stone, Pizza Hut, plus several mid-tier Nigerian restaurant. The wider Maryland-to-Anthony Village corridor get reliable buka and mid-range option. Fine dining dey on Island.
Yes, with reasonable precaution. Most apartment block get security and parking, and inner estate street safe day and night. The Ikorodu Road frontage and Ojota end less safe late night — avoid solo walk after 10pm. Rideshare dey everywhere.