Question 1

How much does it cost to rent in Cairo in 2026?

Accepted Answer

On average, expect roughly EGP 20,000 for a studio, EGP 35,000 for a one-bedroom, and EGP 45,000 for a two-bedroom per month across Greater Cairo. Prime areas like Zamalek run far higher, while outer districts cost noticeably less. These ranges are the baseline for anyone planning to rent in Cairo this year, whether you rent Cairo apartments furnished or unfurnished.

Question 2

Which areas are cheapest to rent Cairo apartments?

Accepted Answer

Nasr City, Heliopolis, 6th of October City and emerging suburbs such as Obour and El Shorouk offer the lowest rents, often well below the citywide average, at the budget end of the rent Cairo spectrum.

Question 3

Does the 2025 rent law affect new tenants?

Accepted Answer

No. Law No. 164 of 2025 targets decades-old "old rent" contracts. If you sign a normal market lease today to rent in Cairo, you fall under the Civil Code and are unaffected by the seven-year transition.

Question 4

Can foreigners rent or buy in the Egypt real estate market?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Foreigners can rent freely, and the government has removed the last restrictions on foreign ownership of property, making the Egypt real estate market more accessible to international buyers than ever.

Egypt Real Estate in 2026: The Complete Guide to Renting in Cairo