There is no single price for a serviced apartment in Abuja. The district, the size, the services and your dates decide it. Maitama and Asokoro usually cost the most, and homes further out cost less. The only reliable answer is a live listing for your exact dates.
This guide explains what moves the price up or down, how prices differ across Abuja’s districts, what “serviced” should include, and how to pay less on a longer stay. To see today’s prices now, see Abuja serviced apartments.
The short answer
Prices change with the season and with each home, so any single figure goes out of date fast. What stays true is the list of things that set the price. Here they are, from the biggest to the smallest:
| What it is | How it moves the price |
|---|---|
| The district | Central, quiet, secure districts cost most. Homes further out cost less. |
| Size | More bedrooms cost more per night, but can cost less per person. |
| Services | Round-the-clock power, daily cleaning, a pool, a gym and security push the price up. |
| Your dates | Conference weeks, big events and December cost more. Quiet months cost less. |
| Length of stay | A week or a month usually costs less per night than one night. |
| One-off charges | A cleaning fee and a refundable caution deposit are added to the nights. |
So the question to ask is not “how much?” but “how much for this home, on these dates, all in?”. The rest of this guide helps you answer it.
Prices by district
Abuja is spread out, and each district has its own character and price level. The table shows how districts usually compare, not exact prices.
| District | Usual price level | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Maitama | Highest | Diplomats, senior officials, executives who want calm and security |
| Asokoro | Highest | Official visits, quiet long stays, top security |
| Wuse 2 | Middle to high | Business trips, restaurants and nightlife close by |
| Jabi and Utako | Middle | Shopping, the lake area, business on the western side |
| Garki | Middle | Government offices, central meetings |
| Gwarinpa | Lower to middle | Families and longer stays in a large residential estate |
| Lugbe and Kubwa | Lower | Budget stays, if you have a car and time for the drive |
Cheaper is not always better value. A home far from your meetings can cost you hours in traffic and a lot in taxis. Match the district to where you need to be each day.
See live homes and nightly prices in Wuse 2, Maitama, Asokoro, Garki and Gwarinpa. Not sure which district suits you? Read where to stay in Abuja, or our area guides to Maitama, Wuse 2 and Jabi.
Nightly vs monthly
Some Abuja visitors stay for weeks: consultants, people on project work, families relocating. For them, the monthly price matters more than the nightly one.
- A longer stay often costs less per night. A host may prefer one guest for a month to empty nights between short stays.
- A cleaning fee is charged once. On one night it is a big share of the bill. Over a month it hardly shows.
- Always compare the price per night. Divide the full total by the number of nights. That makes a weekly offer and a monthly offer easy to compare.
- Ask what a monthly price covers. Is cleaning weekly or daily? Are diesel and internet included for the whole month?
A simple way to compare three homes: write down each total for your whole stay, including every fee. Divide each one by the number of nights. The lowest price per night, for a home that suits you, is your best value.
On Cabans, hosts can offer longer-stay discounts, such as “7+ nights, 10% off”, or free nights, such as “Stay 5 nights, get 1 free”. If a home has both, you get whichever saves you more, never both. If a host prices by the week, the weekly price is shared over its 7 nights. The cleaning fee and caution deposit are never discounted.
Staying for months, not weeks? Compare it with renting: read monthly shortlet or rent a flat? and renting in Abuja.
What “serviced” includes
A serviced apartment is a furnished home with services, such as cleaning and security, run like a small hotel. But “serviced” means different things to different hosts. Two homes at a similar price can include very different things.
| Service | What to ask |
|---|---|
| Power | Is it round the clock? Is diesel included, or charged separately? |
| Cleaning | Daily, a few times a week, or only between guests? Are fresh towels and sheets included? |
| Internet | How fast is it? Is there a backup if it drops? |
| Security | Are there guards and a gate? Is there secure parking? |
| Laundry | Is there a washing machine, or a laundry service at a cost? |
| Breakfast | Is it included, available at a cost, or not offered? |
| Pool and gym | Are they open to guests, and at what hours? |
| Airport pick-up | Offered, and is it included or extra? |
Get the answers in writing before you pay. New to the idea? Read what is a serviced apartment? and serviced apartment vs hotel.
Paying less on a longer stay
- Book early for busy dates. Conference weeks, big events and December fill up. Early bookers get more choice.
- Ask for a weekly or monthly price. Even if none is shown, some hosts will offer one for a longer stay.
- Look one district over. Jabi or Utako can cost less than Maitama and still be close to your meetings.
- Choose the size you need. A studio or 1-bedroom is enough for one traveller. A 3-bedroom can be good value for a team sharing.
- Check what is included. A slightly higher price that includes diesel and cleaning can cost less in the end.
- Avoid the busiest nights if your dates are flexible. Arriving a day later can change the price.
For more ways to save, read cheap shortlets in Abuja.
What to budget for, by type of trip
The same apartment can be good value for one visitor and poor value for another. Think about what your trip needs, and budget for that:
- A business trip. Pay for the location first: a home near your meetings saves time and taxi fares. Check for a desk, fast internet and steady power for video calls.
- A family visit. Pay for space and safety: enough bedrooms, a kitchen, a washing machine and a secure compound. Two bathrooms help a lot.
- A team or a group. One larger home is often better value than several small ones. Divide the total by the number of people.
- Relocating or project work. Ask for a monthly price, and check what it covers: cleaning, diesel, internet and repairs. Ask what happens if you need to leave early.
Write down the extras you will pay for outside the price, such as taxis, meals and laundry. A cheaper home far out can end up costing more once you add them.
Checking the full price before paying
Before you pay anything, make sure you know every part of the price:
- the nights, and the price of each one if they differ;
- any discount for a longer stay;
- any cleaning fee;
- the caution deposit, and when you get it back;
- anything charged separately, such as diesel, laundry or breakfast;
- any payment fee.
Never send money to someone you have not checked, however good the price looks. Read shortlet scams: 10 warning signs first.
On Cabans, pick your dates on a home’s booking box and the green “Price Breakdown” shows the nights, any discount, the cleaning fee, the refundable caution deposit and the total. You pay online through Paystack. Paystack’s payment processing fee is shown before you pay, and it is not refunded. How to check dates and prices shows each line.
Not the same as a service charge
People also search for “serviced apartment service charges”. That is a different question. A service charge is what residents pay their building or estate each year for shared services like security and cleaning. If you are thinking of living in or buying a serviced apartment, read Abuja serviced apartment service charges.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a serviced apartment in Abuja per night?
There is no single price. It depends on the district, the size, the services and your dates, and prices change through the year. For a real answer, open live serviced apartment listings in the district you need, choose your dates and compare the full totals.
Which area of Abuja has the cheapest serviced apartments?
Homes further from the centre, such as in Gwarinpa, Lugbe or Kubwa, usually cost less than similar homes in Maitama or Asokoro. Wuse 2, Jabi, Utako and Garki usually sit in between. Think about travel time too: a cheaper home far from your meetings can cost you hours in traffic.
Is a serviced apartment in Abuja cheaper by the month?
Often, per night, yes. Some hosts charge less per night for a week or a month, and a one-off cleaning fee is spread over more nights. Ask for the weekly and monthly price, and compare the cost per night.
Is diesel included in the price?
Not always. Some hosts include power and diesel, others charge for it separately or limit generator hours. Ask before you book, and get the answer in writing.
Why do Abuja serviced apartments cost more at some times?
Demand rises when big conferences, government events, weddings and the December holidays bring visitors to the city. Some hosts set higher prices for those dates. Book early for busy periods and read the cancellation terms first.
Is this the same as a service charge?
No. This guide is about what visitors pay to stay. A service charge is what residents pay their estate or building for shared services. That has its own guide.
Can I see the full price before I pay on Cabans?
Yes. Pick your dates on a home’s booking box and the Price Breakdown shows the nights, any discount, the cleaning fee, the refundable caution deposit and the total. Paystack’s payment processing fee is shown before you pay, and it is not refunded.
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