Lagos.Cool Editorial
28 July 2026 · 2 min read
About Oniru
Oniru na VI upscale extension — newer building, wider road, and near Oniru Beach. For ₦6M–₦15M, e split di difference between VI price and Lekki Phase 1.
IslandUpper-midLGA: Eti-Osa👥 80,000
Rent for Oniru
2-bed rent for one year
₦6.0M–15.0M
/yr
Rental yield
4.5–6%
YoY change
▲ 16%
Rent by property type
| Property type | Rent range |
|---|---|
| 2-bed | ₦6.0M–15.0M |
Area profile
Power bandA
Service charge / yr—
Location6.4350, 3.4400
InternetExcellent
TrafficHeavy
Flood riskHigh
Noise levelModerate
Estimated monthly costs
Rent (per month)
₦875,000
Light (NEPA + supplement)
₦153,325
Total per month
₦1,028,325
✓ Pros
- ✓Walking distance to VI business district
- ✓Newer buildings than central VI
- ✓Oniru Beach access
- ✓Band A power
✗ Cons
- ✗₦6M–₦15M — premium pricing
- ✗Limited retail — depends on VI/Lekki
- ✗Traffic on Ozumba Mbadiwe
Good for
Affluent young professionalsExpats
Schools near here
We never index school for this area.
Water in Oniru
So-soMixedBorehole: viable
Treatment advisable. Some areas have fresher water.
Wetin Oniru dey like
Oniru na the relatively new residential area between Victoria Island and Lekki Phase 1 — dem build am from 2000s on land wey Oniru royal family own. The area dey along the beach-facing edge of VI and dey reach Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge. Density high: tall apartment block dey dominate, with newer 15-25 storey development around Mayfair Gardens and Akiogun Road. Oniru dey attract young professional and small family wey no fit afford Ikoyi but still want Island lifestyle. The character high-rise, modern, somewhat anonymous — less street-level shop than Lekki Phase 1, more depend on supermarket run.
Wetin your money go give you for Oniru
For ₦6M/year (the cheapest), you go get 1-bedroom apartment for mid-rise block, 70-100 sqm, secure parking, generator. Between ₦10M and ₦18M every year, you go enter 2-3 bedroom apartment for serviced block with pool, gym, concierge. The ₦20M+ bracket go buy penthouse-level apartment for new tower with skyline or beach view.
How to commute
Car
Bordered by Ahmadu Bello (to VI), Lekki-Epe Expressway entry, and the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge. Three good exits make Oniru one of the better-connected Island residential zones.
BRT
No direct BRT. VI/Lagos Island terminus 10-min by car.
Bolt/Uber
Saturated coverage. Walking-distance to many VI offices.
Utility for di area
power
NEPA Band A — 18-22 hours daily. Modern towers have automatic generator switchover
water
Mix of LSWC pipe and private boreholes; most newer blocks have on-site treatment
internet
Premium fibre — Spectranet, ipNX, MTN Fibre. Speeds 100-300Mbps standard
Safety for di area
Solid — gated estate entry, private security for most block, low street crime. The beach-facing edge dey lightly patrol at night; avoid solo walk for beach after dark. The biggest practical risk na traffic accident around Lekki Phase 1 first roundabout during rush hour.
Areas wey resemble
FAQ
Small — 1-bedroom apartment for Oniru usually dey 10-15% less than the same for Lekki Phase 1. The trade-off na higher density (more high-rise, less green space) and small less street-level amenity. Most tenant wey pick Oniru over Lekki Phase 1 dey do am because of better access to VI and Ikoyi.
Some yes — Oniru property for Ahmadu Bello dey walking distance (15-30 minutes) to eastern edge of VI commercial corridor. Further inside, walking impractical because of heat and Lekki-Epe Expressway crossing. Most resident dey use Bolt for commute under 5km.
Less so. Dem develop Oniru organically over 15 years with planning permission for each parcel, so density dey uneven (some street all high-rise, others na mix of house and 4-storey block). Lekki Phase 1 na master-planned from start, so e more legible.
Quiet residential. Most nightlife dey across the boundary for VI (Adeola Odeku) or Lekki Phase 1 (Maruwa/Admiralty Way axis). Internal Oniru street after 10pm dey small dark but estate security dey monitor well.
Beach-facing apartment for Oniru popular but you go pay 30-50% premium for view, no be beach access. The beach itself na informal — dem no maintain am, informal trader dey sometimes, and dem no dey recommend swimming. Living near the beach na for view, no be lifestyle.