Lagos.Cool Editorial
28 July 2026 · 2 min read
About Ogudu
Ogudu na quiet residential pocket between Maryland and Gbagada. For ₦1.5M–₦3M, e get solid value with proximity to both area.
MainlandValueLGA: Kosofe👥 150,000
Rent for Ogudu
2-bed rent for one year
₦1.5M–3.0M
/yr
Rental yield
6–8%
YoY change
▲ 11%
Rent by property type
| Property type | Rent range |
|---|---|
| 2-bed | ₦1.5M–3.0M |
Area profile
Power bandD
Service charge / yr—
Location6.5800, 3.3900
InternetGood
TrafficModerate
Flood riskLow
Noise levelModerate
Estimated monthly costs
Rent (per month)
₦187,500
Light (NEPA + supplement)
₦153,325
Total per month
₦340,825
✓ Pros
- ✓Quiet residential character
- ✓Close to Maryland and Gbagada
- ✓Affordable for the quality
✗ Cons
- ✗Band D power
- ✗Limited commercial/entertainment options
- ✗Not well-known — fewer services
Good for
Budget familiesWorkers commuting to Ikeja or Gbagada
Schools near here
We never index school for this area.
Wetin Ogudu dey like
Ogudu na residential mainland area east of Maryland, e dey between Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and Mile 12 Market. Na one of those middle-class neighbourhood wey grow quietly through 1990s and 2000s without ever becoming brand-name address — but for tenant wey know am, Ogudu dey offer significantly more space per naira than Maryland or Magodo, with reasonable Island access through Third Mainland Bridge. The character na solidly residential — Nigerian middle-class family, civil servant, small business owner. Ogudu GRA (the planned section) na the quieter, more secure subset; outer Ogudu denser and less planned.
Wetin your money go give you for Ogudu
For ₦800K/year (the cheapest), you go get 2-bedroom apartment for older block. Between ₦1.2M and ₦2M every year, you go enter 3-bedroom new apartment with parking and basic generator. The ₦2.5M+ bracket go buy 4-bedroom semi-detached house, especially for Ogudu GRA inner street.
How to commute
Car
Connects to Third Mainland Bridge via Anthony exit. Ojota junction is the main bottleneck. Lagos-Ibadan Expressway provides north-south spine.
BRT
Ojota BRT terminal nearby (10-15 min). Service to CMS reliable.
Bolt/Uber
Solid coverage; surge rare.
Utility for di area
power
NEPA Band B — 14-18 hours daily. Generator essential
water
Mostly private boreholes
internet
Decent fibre — MTN Fibre, ipNX. Speeds 20-80Mbps typical
Safety for di area
Generally good for Ogudu GRA (planned area) — gated estate, security, perimeter. Outer Ogudu less consistent — densely populated commercial corridor get higher street crime exposure. Late-night caution for Ojota end advised.
FAQ
Ogudu GRA na the master-planned, gated, low-density subset — wider street, perimeter security, mainly detached house. Outer Ogudu na the older, denser, more organically-grown commercial-residential mix with smaller plot and busier street. Ogudu GRA rent na 50-100% higher than outer Ogudu.
Through Anthony exit → Third Mainland Bridge → Carter Bridge → VI. 45-70 minutes off-peak; 90-120 minutes during rush hour. Ojota junction na the main bottleneck. BRT through Ojota terminal na reasonable alternative.
Small — Ogudu rent dey roughly 20-30% below the same Magodo Phase 2 property. The trade-off na less consistent street planning for outer Ogudu, weaker security for non-GRA section, and less international school option.
Quiet for Ogudu GRA inner street. Outer Ogudu get commercial noise from market and main corridor; densely populated residential street typical Lagos-Mainland-busy. The Ojota end get chronic traffic noise.
Yes — Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) for Ikeja na 15-20 minutes; St Nicholas Hospital and Reddington (for VI) reachable for major care. Several mid-tier private hospital dey serve the local area for routine care.