Long-Term Rental Market Trend Continues to Rise in the First Half of 2025
The long-term rental market trend remains upward in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Average rents have recorded a 4% increase, while rented areas have gained 3%, according to the Rental Tension Meter for the first half of 2025, published on Tuesday by Mubawab, a digital platform in the national real estate sector.
Market Analysis
This study is based on ads and searches carried out on Mubawab.tn to provide an accurate picture of the long-term rental market. Nearly 44% of site visitors are looking for long-term rental housing, and this segment concentrates around 47% of published ads. The apartment remains the market's safe-haven value, representing 55% of available supply and capturing 76% of searches. From one semester to another, the increase is more measured (+2%: S1 2025 Vs S2 2024), indicating that the market, without excess or excitement, continues its upward trajectory with regularity.
Key Areas in the Greater Tunis
Certain neighborhoods in the Greater Tunis are emerging as true locomotives of the rental market. The Jardins de Carthage, La Marsa, Aïn Zaghouan Nord, Ennasr 2, and El Aouina are at the top of the list, confirming their status as safe values.
- Jardins de Carthage: Demand is largely driven by S+1 and S+2 apartments. In the first half of 2025, average rents reached 1,530 D for an S+1, 1,970 D for an S+2 (+3% in one year), and 2,350 D for an S+3 (+2%). Surfaces between 50 and 90 m² concentrate the majority of searches, reflecting the growing interest of young professionals in this segment.
- Aïn Zaghouan Nord: This is the third most sought-after neighborhood after La Marsa and Jardins de Carthage. Demand is focused on S+1 and S+2 apartments, perfectly matching the well-represented offer on the market. In terms of prices, the average rent is 1,350 D for an S+1 (+6% compared to the first half of 2024), 1,600 D for an S+2 (+5%), and 1,740 D for an S+3 (+4%). Tenants prefer intermediate surfaces, ranging from 50 to 130 m².
- Ennasr 2: This neighborhood ranks fourth in terms of demand. Demand remains strong, with a marked preference for S+1 and S+3 apartments. Average rents are 1,100 D for an S+1 (+5%), 1,480 D for an S+2 (+1%), and 1,700 D for an S+3 (+3%). Searches are oriented towards both small surfaces (50 to 90 m²), very popular with singles, and large apartments (130 to 170 m²), suitable for families.
- El Aouina: This neighborhood stands out as the 5th most sought-after, with demand focused on S+1 and S+2 apartments. Average rents are progressing (+4 to +5%), within surfaces ranging from 50 to 130 m².
- Jardins d'El Menzah 2: This area shows dynamics, particularly on S+2 and S+3 apartments, where rents have jumped by +9 to +10% in one year.
- Mourouj 6: This neighborhood is dominated by S+2 apartments (80% of demand), with average rents around 930 D for this segment and surfaces mostly between 90 and 130 m².
- Riadh Al Andalous: This area attracts small typologies (S+1 and S+2), with an annual growth in rents (+7 to +8%), particularly on surfaces between 50 and 90 m².
- Boumhel: This neighborhood confirms its vocation as an affordable market, with S+1 and S+2 apartments concentrating nearly 9 out of 10 searches, and average rents of 850 D for S+1 and 1,020 D for S+2.
