Rent Out Your Furnished Apartment as a Short Let in Nigeria
Have a furnished flat or house you want to rent out by the night? Get your home ready for business travellers, diaspora visitors, and domestic guests across Nigeria. Free to list.
Cabans verifies every short let listing before publication — protecting hosts and guests from fraudulent listings and ensuring only genuine, available properties go live. You can also take bookings online, with guests paying securely through Paystack.
Who could stay in your furnished home?
Understanding your potential guests helps you tailor your listing, pricing, and amenities. Four distinct segments drive Nigerian short let demand:
Corporate & Business Travellers
Executives, consultants, and contractors visiting Lagos, Abuja, or PH on assignments. Typically book 5–30 nights. Priority: 24/7 power, fast WiFi, secure parking, and proximity to offices. Often on company-paid accommodation budgets.
Diaspora Visitors
Nigerians returning from the UK, US, Canada, and UAE for Christmas, Easter, and August. Book 2–6 weeks. Priority: familiar modern standards, 24/7 power, kitchen, and city convenience. A dominant segment in Lagos, Abuja, Owerri, and Enugu during peak seasons.
Domestic Leisure Guests
Nigerians travelling within Nigeria for holidays, events, weddings, and family visits. Typically book 2–7 nights. Priority: value, safety, and proximity to attractions or family. Growing year-round segment across all cities.
Transit & Airport Guests
Travellers in transit through Lagos (Ikeja), Abuja, or PH who need one to three nights near an airport. Priority: airport proximity, reliable transport, 24/7 access. Ikeja and Abuja short lets benefit heavily from this segment.
Where is your furnished apartment or house?
Short let demand varies significantly by city. Here is what to expect across the major markets:
Lagos
Lekki, Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Ikeja
Largest short let market in Nigeria. Corporate, diaspora, and leisure demand year-round. Peak: December–January, Easter, and long weekends.
Abuja
Maitama, Wuse 2, Garki, Jabi
Government and corporate guest-driven. Consistent demand from ministers, civil servants, and conference attendees. Better AEDC power than most Nigerian cities.
Port Harcourt
GRA, Trans-Amadi
Oil-sector dominated. Contractors and engineers book monthly rates. Highest average stay length among Nigerian short let markets.
Ibadan
Bodija, Jericho, IITA Area
Conference guests (IITA), medical visitors (UCH), and academic guests. Average stays 3–14 days. Less competitive market — well-presented listings stand out.
All other Nigerian cities including Ibadan, Enugu, Owerri, Calabar, Warri, and Kano are also supported. Short let guests are active in all cities, with peak demand during national holidays, December festive season, and Easter.
Set a nightly rate for your furnished home
Short let pricing in Nigeria is influenced by four primary factors. Understanding these helps you set a rate that is competitive, reflects your property's true value, and maximises occupancy:
Power supply
24/7 power is one of the biggest reasons guests pay more in Nigeria. A short let with 24/7 generator and inverter backup can charge more per night than an identical unit with irregular power. State your average daily power hours clearly.
Location and estate
Lekki Phase 1 commands premium over Ajah. GRA Abuja commands premium over Gwarinpa. Guests search by estate name — specify exactly where you are, not just the broad city.
Bedroom count and furnishing quality
A fully furnished 2-bed apartment in Lekki Phase 1 can range widely per night based on furnishing standard alone. Professional photography communicates this — poor photos undervalue well-furnished units.
Weekly and monthly discounts
Longer stays fill your calendar with fewer gaps. On Cabans you can charge per night, add up to 3 longer-stay discount levels (such as "7+ nights, 10% off"), or offer free nights (such as "Stay 5 nights, get 1 free"). Guests get whichever saves them more, never both.
Get your furnished home ready for guests
Check your power backup and Wi-Fi, prepare clean linen and kitchen basics, and take clear photos of every room. Items marked as critical are priorities for many short let guests:
- ★24/7 power (generator + PHCN)(critical)
- ★Fast WiFi (minimum 20Mbps)(critical)
- ★Air conditioning in all sleeping areas(critical)
- ✓Fully equipped kitchen (cooker, microwave, fridge, utensils)
- ✓Secure car parking
- ✓Hot water shower / water heater
- ✓Washing machine or laundry access
- ✓TV with DSTV or streaming capability
- ★Clean, professionally photographed interiors(critical)
- ★Clean linen ready for each stay(critical)
- ★Clear pricing with no hidden charges(critical)
Set house rules and explain the caution deposit
State your minimum stay and check-in and checkout terms before guests book. Make any caution deposit clear in your listing, alongside your nightly rate and other charges. You can add a refundable caution deposit and a cleaning fee, and choose your free-cancellation time from 24 hours to 30 days before check-in.
Who can host a furnished apartment or house?
Property Owner
Individual homeowners with a furnished apartment or house available for short term stays can list directly. Set your own rates and availability.
Short Let Operator
Companies and individuals managing multiple short let properties can list all their units under one account with a dedicated operator profile.
Learn more →Estate Agent
Agents managing short let listings on behalf of property owners can list under an agent account. Your agency profile is visible on every listing you publish.
Learn more →How Cabans bookings work for your furnished home
Bookings are on by default, so guests can book your short let without calling you first. Switch them off to stop new bookings.
- Guests pick free dates on your calendar. You choose instant book, or accept each paid request.
- Guests pay securely online through Paystack, in naira. The guest pays Paystack's payment fee.
- You choose the free-cancellation time, from 24 hours to 30 days before check-in.
- Add a refundable caution deposit and a cleaning fee if you want.
- Cabans takes a 5% commission. You are paid within 7 days after the stay, sooner when the guest approves the payment.
Publish your furnished home as a short let
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Create your free account
Register as a property owner, short let operator, or estate agent in under two minutes. No credit card required.
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Add your short let listing
Select "Short Let" as the deal type. Enter your location, property type, bedroom count, and key amenities — 24/7 power, WiFi, kitchen, parking. These are the first filters serious guests apply.
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Set your rates
Enter your nightly rate. Optionally set a weekly rate (recommended) and monthly rate. State your minimum stay, caution deposit, and any check-in / checkout terms.
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Upload photos and go live
Add 10+ clear photos covering all rooms, kitchen, bathrooms, compound, and view. Your listing is reviewed and published, and guests can send you enquiries.
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Take bookings online
On the listing's edit page, open "Availability, prices and booking rules", leave "Take bookings online" on, close dates you cannot host and press "Review and save calendar". Guests can then book and pay securely through Paystack.
Frequently asked questions
How do I rent out my furnished apartment as a short let on Cabans?
Create a free Cabans account, click "List Your Property", select "Short Let" as the deal type, enter your location, property type, bedroom count, nightly rate, and key amenities (power provision, WiFi speed, kitchen, parking). Upload at least 10 photos. Your listing is reviewed and goes live typically within a few hours. Guests can then find your property and send you enquiries, and online bookings are on by default.
Can guests book and pay for my short let online on Cabans?
Yes. Bookings are on by default. Leave "Take bookings online" on in "Availability, prices and booking rules" on your listing's edit page and open your dates. Guests pick free dates on your calendar and pay securely through Paystack, in naira. With "Instant book" on, paid bookings are confirmed straight away; otherwise you accept or decline each paid request.
What does Cabans charge on a booking, and when am I paid?
On a booking paid online, Cabans takes a 5% commission. The guest pays Paystack's payment fee on top of the booking, so it does not come out of your money. You are paid within 7 days after the guest's stay, and sooner when the guest approves the payment after the trip.
What nightly rate should I charge for my short let in Nigeria?
Look at similar short lets in your estate on Cabans: same area, same number of bedrooms, similar power and furnishing. The biggest factors are the area, 24/7 power, the size and finish of the home, and the dates. You can set higher prices for busy days in your calendar and add longer-stay discounts to fill quiet weeks.
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