Flat rental in Tunis

The governorate of Tunis accounts for most of the country's rental demand. Executives transferred to the capital, families looking for an S+3 close to schools, expatriates won over by the northern suburbs: everyone finds a neighbourhood profile that suits them. On Houni, Tunisia's property listings portal, compare flats to rent published by private owners and professionals in a few clicks, from a furnished studio in Bab Bhar to a duplex with a terrace in Jardins de Carthage.

Refine your search by budget, floor area or neighbourhood, contact the advertiser directly and arrange your viewings. Rents vary sharply from one area to another: targeting the right sector is the first step to renting successfully in Tunis.

Why rent a flat in the governorate of Tunis?

The capital brings together company headquarters, ministries, the major faculties and a cultural life unique in Tunisia. Renting in Tunis also means enjoying an unrivalled transport network: light metro, the TGM to the northern suburbs and the suburban train. Another asset is the variety of atmospheres: residential coastline around Carthage and La Marsa, Haussmann-style buildings in the city centre, established neighbourhoods such as El Menzah and Mutuelle Ville.

The key neighbourhoods for your rental

The northern suburbs, between sea and prestige

La Marsa and Sidi Bou Saïd attract expatriates and well-off families with their corniches and cafés. Carthage and Jardins de Carthage offer recent, highly sought-after residential complexes, as do Ain Zaghouan and Berges du Lac 1 and 2, favoured by executives working in company head offices. La Goulette remains a more affordable seaside option, popular in summer.

The centre and the west, gentler rents

Bab Bhar and Montplaisir suit young professionals who want everything within walking distance. Mutuelle Ville and El Menzah offer a leafy setting close to clinics and secondary schools. Le Bardo, at the western gates of the capital and served by the metro, appeals to students and families with rents well below those on the coast.

Rents and advice for renting well in Tunis

A few pointers before you commit:

• A furnished studio or S+1 rents for far less in Le Bardo or Bab Bhar than on the northern coast, where recent S+2s go very quickly.
• Always visit the property and check the flat's real condition, damp and the neighbourhood.
• Clarify the charges (building management, water, electricity) and the length of the lease before signing.
• The best listings find a taker within days: set up your searches on houni.tn and react quickly.