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Rent in Ajah

Known as "The Frontier"
2-bed annual rent
₦1.2M–3.0M
/yr
Rental yield
6–8%
YoY change
▲ 13%

Rent by property type

Property typeRent range
2-bed₦1.2M–3.0M

Area profile

Power bandD
Service charge / yr
Location6.4700, 3.5700
InternetGood
TrafficHeavy
Flood riskHigh
Noise levelModerate

Estimated monthly costs

Rent (monthly equiv.)
₦175,000
Power (NEPA + supplement)
₦153,325
Total monthly
₦328,325
Lagos.Cool Editorial
4 June 2026 · 2 min read

About Ajah

Ajah is the Lekki Peninsula's affordable frontier — where the expressway ends and Lagos gives way to the outskirts. At ₦1.2M–₦3M for a 2-bed, it's the cheapest Island-axis address. New estates are springing up constantly, attracting young families priced out of Lekki Phase 1. The catch: it's the last stop on the peninsula, meaning every commute goes through the entire Lekki traffic corridor. Remote workers thrive here; daily commuters suffer.

Pros

  • Cheapest rents on the Island axis
  • New modern estates with good facilities
  • Growing commercial infrastructure
  • Close to Lekki Free Trade Zone development

Cons

  • End of the peninsula — longest commute from anywhere
  • Infrastructure still developing
  • Flooding risk in some new estates
  • Band D power — 8-12 hours NEPA

Ideal for

Budget Island seekersYoung familiesRemote workers

Nearby neighborhoods

Nearby schools

No schools indexed for this area yet.

Transport & CommuteAjah

Water in Ajah

FairMixedBorehole: viable

Varies by proximity to coast. Treatment recommended.

⚽ Sports

Viewing centers in Ajah

Where to watch the Premier League and Champions League nearby.

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🏋 Facilities

Gyms & pitches in Ajah

Sports facilities — pricing per hour / month.

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FAQ

A 2-bedroom apartment in Ajah costs between ₦1,200,000 and ₦3,000,000 per year, depending on the building and proximity to main roads. Rent is paid annually upfront.