Neighbourhood guide
Where should you live in Accra?
Every area has its own rhythm, traffic and price point. Here’s our honest, on-the-ground take on 23 neighbourhoods, with live rental prices from our listings.
Prime
Top-end, highly secure, expat favourites
East Legon
Leafy, upscale and buzzing with cafés, international schools and the best restaurants in the city.
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GH₵52,500/mo
Cantonments
Embassy row: quiet tree-lined streets, top security and minutes from Osu and the airport.
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GH₵42,000/mo
Airport Residential
Modern apartment towers, corporate offices and Kotoka Airport on your doorstep.
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GH₵33,000/mo
Trasacco Valley
Accra’s most exclusive gated estate — villas, pools and round-the-clock security.
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Upscale
Central, established and well served
Labone
Charming residential pocket with boutique eateries, close to the beach and the city centre.
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Osu
Accra’s nightlife and shopping heart — Oxford Street, rooftop bars and nonstop energy.
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GH₵12,000/mo
Ridge
Central and calm, beside the ministries, banks and major hospitals.
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Roman Ridge
Quiet, established neighbourhood with spacious compounds near the Airport bypass.
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Dzorwulu
Well-connected residential area with a mix of homes and offices off the N1.
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East Airport
Gated townhouse communities tucked between the airport and East Legon.
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Mid-range
Growing areas with more space for the money
Labadi
Beachside living near La Palm and Labadi Beach with easy access to the coast road.
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Spintex
Fast-growing corridor of new estates, malls and factories between Accra and Tema.
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GH₵8,500/mo
Adjiringanor
East Legon’s calmer extension with newer, roomier builds at friendlier prices.
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Tesano
Established and peaceful, close to Achimota Mall and the Kumasi road.
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North Legon
Spacious homes near the University of Ghana with a relaxed suburban pace.
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Achimota
Green, school-rich district with forest reserves and a major mall.
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Value
Great value with good transport links
Teshie-Nungua
Coastal communities with new estates and some of the best value near the sea.
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Madina
Lively market town with great transport links and budget-friendly rentals.
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Adenta
Family-friendly suburb along the Dodowa road with growing amenities.
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Haatso
Residential and quiet, popular with university staff and young families.
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Dansoman
One of Accra’s largest established estates, close to the beach on the west side.
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Kokomlemle
Central and affordable, walking distance to Circle and Nima.
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Tema Community 25
Planned community at the Accra–Tema boundary with new, affordable homes.
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GH₵3,500/mo