What Is a Self-Contained Room in Nigeria?
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Explore Lagos Properties → All PropertiesA self-contained (SC) room in Nigeria means a single room with its own private bathroom and toilet — sometimes with a small kitchen corner or kitchenette. It is the most common rental unit for young professionals, students, and people relocating to Lagos alone.
Prices vary enormously depending on the area, the quality of the building, whether there is constant electricity, and how recently it was renovated.
2026 Self-Contained Room Rent Prices by Lagos Area
Budget Areas (₦350,000 – ₦600,000/yr)
- Ikorodu — ₦350,000 – ₦500,000/yr
- Badagry — ₦300,000 – ₦450,000/yr
- Mushin — ₦400,000 – ₦600,000/yr
- Ketu / Mile 12 — ₦450,000 – ₦650,000/yr
- Agege — ₦350,000 – ₦550,000/yr
Mid-Range Areas (₦600,000 – ₦1,200,000/yr)
- Surulere — ₦650,000 – ₦1,000,000/yr
- Yaba — ₦700,000 – ₦1,100,000/yr
- Gbagada — ₦700,000 – ₦1,000,000/yr
- Ikeja (GRA excluded) — ₦750,000 – ₦1,200,000/yr
- Isolo / Ejigbo — ₦550,000 – ₦800,000/yr
- Ajah (outskirts) — ₦600,000 – ₦950,000/yr
Premium Areas (₦1,200,000+/yr)
- Lekki Phase 1 — ₦1,200,000 – ₦2,000,000/yr
- Victoria Island — ₦1,500,000 – ₦2,500,000/yr
- Ikeja GRA — ₦1,000,000 – ₦1,800,000/yr
- Ikoyi — ₦2,000,000+/yr
What Is Usually Included?
- Private bathroom and toilet
- A single room (may be large or small)
- Sometimes a kitchen space or cooking corner
- Shared or private compound access
What is usually NOT included: furniture, air conditioning, generator fuel, service charge, and sometimes water.
What to Watch Out For
1. Caution fees and agent fees: Expect to pay 1–2 months agent fee and a caution deposit on top of rent. Always confirm before viewing.
2. Generator levy: Ask if the building runs a generator — this adds ₦20,000–₦80,000/month in some buildings.
3. Advance payment: Most Lagos landlords demand 1–2 years upfront. Negotiate early if you need a shorter payment cycle.
4. Verify the landlord: Use platforms like GidiStay that verify landlords and require NIN before listing to protect yourself from rental fraud.
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