When it comes to investing in real estate in Rwanda, Kigali is arguably the best place to do so. There are a number of reasons for this, chiefly because it’s Rwanda’s capital city, rapidly developing and a great quality of life.
Having said this, Kigali is a big city so the question still remains, where are the top neighborhoods to buy?
BUGESERA DISTRICT
Bugesera is a fast-growing district located in South-East of Kigali. Continued governmental infrastructure development and Its excellent location for residential to the people who run their business in Kigali. Bugesera nears a number of prominent landmarks including the airport’s ongoing project and plots still available at the cheapest price.
NYARUTARAMA
Nyarutarama is a little neighborhood located in GASABO district. Home of city wealthy and many foreign expats, is a very upmarket residential area where some plots are available but in high price.
It’s a residential area where you can build a mansion with high walls or apartments. The neighborhood also nears the airport road giving easy access to the city’s airport
House demand in this area is usually among the highest that you can find, but the houses are also among the nicest.
GACURIRO
Gacuriro is another venue where there’s a high concentration of wealthy people and upper middle class in Kigali. The main roads are paved and, but the inner roads are still dirt roads. The plots prices are high but not same like Nyarutarama due to a large number of coming buildings.
Gacuriro is a minute away from Nyarutarama and therefore has good access to public transportation to the major parts of town. There are Woodlands Supermarket and Brioche to provide domestic resources for households.
KIBAGABAGA
The neighbor of Kimironko in Gasabo District, Kibagabaga is also the area that leads to Gacuriro. Kibagabaga has a big hospital, too, and is generally an upper-middle-class residential area that similar to Nyarutarama has many duplexes and mansions and residences. When you buy plots here extra profitable real estate investment.
KIYOVU-NYARUGENGE
Based in Mu Mugi, Kiyovu spans from UTC to the presidential area, all the way to Marriott Hotel and Serena Hotel. With a hospital in the middle and some of the hundreds of shops in town, you get much of what can be looked for. On the residential side, it’s one of Kigali’s oldest and wealthiest neighbourhoods with big gardens and a quiet setting. Plots are consequently not too cheap.
RUYENZI-KAMONYI
Ruyenzi is another excellent place to own plots. Being further out from the city center, land in Ruyenzi in Kamonyi district can be considered very cheap. So investors with less capital would do well to look at Ruyenzi when it comes to investing especially for residential houses.
REBERO
Rebero is an upcoming residential neighborhood rooted in the upper hills with and opposite Kigali. It’s a newly developed residential area with the high end of storeyed houses. About 15-20 minutes when you’re driving from Capital. There is most roads in the area are fairly well-paved or tarmac roads.
KANOMBE
The residential area right next to the airport in Kigali is none other than Kanombe. Kanombe is next to Kabeza and a few minutes away from Remera and Giporoso. That makes it an ultra-residential area with a large amount of middle-class and middle-income households that surround you.
The plots prices are affordable and the region is generally well populated. Traffic ranges from moderate to busy, depending on the time of the day. There is excellent public transportation to and from the environs.
KICUKIRO
While this region is still part of Kigali, it’s a suburb outside the city center. Kicukiro has a large hospital, a central market, and many small shops. It’s a location just past Remera and is well accessible to major areas in town.
The housing in the area is modest although several high-profile homes are increasingly being built there. Like Kimironko, Kicukiro is one of the affordable middle-income places to own plots in the city.
KACYIRU
The location is widely seen as the business district of Kigali. Major NGOs, international organizations, foreign embassies, and national government agencies all have a presence here. It has led to tons of noteworthy restaurants and cafes serving the executive community accordingly. Plots in the area typically range USD50,000, though with some luck you can find cheaper options further away.
These are, in a nutshell, the major areas to live in Kigali and its environs. The prices vary, but something can be found for every budget if you are realistic about what to expect. eMall Property lists some of the finest properties and is available to assist you with your real estate needs in Rwanda. Contact us today to find your plot.
