House rental in the governorate of Ben Arous

South of the capital, the governorate of Ben Arous has a double face that is rare in Tunisia: on one side the seaside southern suburbs, with houses a few streets from the beach in Ezzahra, Radès and Hammam Lif; on the other a peri-urban hinterland, from Fouchana to Mornag, where rents fall and floor areas grow. Enough to house every family, from the couple who want the sea in their daily life to the one looking for a large house with a courtyard.

The governorate's listings are gathered on Houni.tn: single-storey houses, villa floors, houses with a garage or a garden. Refine by town and by budget to target the rental that fits your plans.

Why rent a house in Ben Arous

The southern suburbs combine three assets: the sea, the train and rents still below those of the northern suburbs of Tunis. The southern suburban railway line serves Radès, Ezzahra, Hammam Lif and Hammam Chatt, making it possible to reach central Tunis without a car. For workers at the Ben Arous industrial zone or the port of Radès, living locally does away with the commute. On the peri-urban side, Fouchana and Mornag attract those who want a detached house, a productive garden and the calm of the countryside thirty minutes from the capital.

Seaside or outskirts: the areas that matter

The coast: Ezzahra, Radès, Hammam Lif, Hammam Chatt

Ezzahra is the family favourite par excellence: beach, corniche, schools and well-kept houses. Radès mixes older neighbourhoods with more recent areas near the stadium and the port. Hammam Lif, at the foot of Boukornine, keeps its charm as a historic seaside resort with characterful houses. Hammam Chatt, further south, offers gentler rents a stone's throw from the beaches.

The hinterland: Fouchana and Mornag

Fouchana is full of recent houses, often unfinished on the outside but spacious, at very competitive prices. Mornag, surrounded by vineyards and orchards, wins over lovers of the countryside: large plots, houses with a well and outbuildings.

Budget and viewing: what to check

On the coast, rents climb the closer you get to the beach and can turn seasonal in summer: favour a written annual lease if you are settling in for the long term. Check the walls for damp in houses near the sea and the condition of woodwork exposed to the sea spray. In peri-urban areas, check the water and sewerage connections, access to a tarmac road and the neighbourhood's lighting at night. In every case, compare several listings on Houni before paying a deposit.