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Rent for Surulere

Dem dey call am "The Cultural Capital"
2-bed rent for one year
₦2.0M–3.9M
/yr
Rental yield
7–9%
YoY change
▲ 10%

Rent by property type

Property typeRent range
2-bed₦2.0M–3.9M

Area profile

Power bandC
Service charge / yr—
Location6.5000, 3.3500
InternetGood
TrafficHeavy
Flood riskModerate
Noise levelNoisy

Estimated monthly costs

Rent (per month)
₦245,833
Light (NEPA + supplement)
₦153,325
Total per month
₦399,158
Lagos.Cool Editorial
4 June 2026 · 2 min read

About Surulere

Surulere na Lagos cultural heartland. National Stadium, Teslim Balogun Stadium, and National Theatre dey near. For ₦2M–₦3.9M per 2-bed, na one of di best value for mainland. Di area get strong community feel and direct access to Island through Eko Bridge.

✓ Pros

  • ✓Strong cultural identity — stadiums, theatres, arts scene
  • ✓₦2M–₦3.9M — excellent value for established area
  • ✓Direct Island access via Eko Bridge
  • ✓High rental yields (7–9%)
  • ✓Vibrant commercial corridor (Adeniran Ogunsanya)

✗ Cons

  • ✗Aging infrastructure in older sections
  • ✗Band C power — 12-16 hours NEPA
  • ✗Traffic congestion on main roads
  • ✗Fewer modern amenities than Island neighborhoods

Lifestyle & Amenities

🛣️ Key streets

  • • Adeniran Ogunsanya Street
  • • Bode Thomas Street
  • • Akerele Street
  • • Ogunlana Drive

📍 Landmark

  • • National Stadium Surulere
  • • Teslim Balogun Stadium
  • • National Theatre (nearby)

Good for

FamiliesMiddle-class professionalsSports enthusiastsArtists and creatives

Nearby neighborhood

Gbagada
Mainland · Mid
₦1.8M–3.5M
+14% YoY
Victoria Island
Island · Premium
₦10.0M–20.0M
+14% YoY
Yaba
Mainland · Mid
₦2.4M–3.8M
+18% YoY

Schools near here

We never index school for this area.

Transport & Commute — Surulere

See full transport guide →

Water in Surulere

So-soFreshBorehole: viable

Moderate quality. Some areas near lagoon have salinity.

See Surulere water details →
⚽ Sports

Viewing centers in Surulere

Where to watch the Premier League and Champions League nearby.

See viewing centers →
🏋 Facilities

Gyms & pitches in Surulere

Sports facilities — pricing per hour / month.

See facilities →

Areas wey resemble

Ogudu
Mainland · Value
₦1.5M–3.0M
+11% YoY
Ajah
Island · Value
₦1.2M–3.0M
+13% YoY

FAQ

2-bedroom for Surulere dey cost ₦2,000,000 to ₦3,900,000 for one year, depending on the building and how close to main road. Dem dey pay rent for full year one time.