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Renting an apartment in South Africa
Where people in South Africa look for flats, what to expect from deposits and leases, and every site you can search, from nightly stays to long-term lets.
City guides
Local rental portals in South Africa
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Gumtree South Africa
What to know before you rent
- Deposits
- Under section 5(3) of the Rental Housing Act the deposit must be held in an interest-bearing account and, if nothing is owed, refunded with interest within 7 days of the lease ending; a joint inspection is required. (source, 2026-04)
- Tenant rights
- The Rental Housing Act 50 of 1999 sets general lease requirements and provides for provincial Rental Housing Tribunals that resolve landlord-tenant disputes. (source, 2026)
Short stays in South Africa
These international sites search any city in South Africa by name.
Offer from Booking.com · you'll book on their site
Booking.com
Huge choice of serviced and private apartments, filtered to apartments only. Many rates allow free cancellation.
Booked and paid on Booking.com: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Booking.com's terms
Offer from Vrbo · you'll book on their site
Vrbo
Whole homes and apartments only, never shared rooms. A good pick for families and groups.
Booked and paid on Vrbo: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Vrbo's terms
Offer from Expedia · you'll book on their site
Expedia
Apartments, aparthotels and hotels in one place, with loyalty rewards if you already book flights there.
Booked and paid on Expedia: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Expedia's terms
Offer from Airbnb · you'll book on their site
Airbnb
Private homes and apartments from individual hosts, with weekly and monthly discounts on many listings.
Booked and paid on Airbnb: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Airbnb's terms
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