How to Find an Apartment in South Africa

Picture of Table Mountain in Cape Town

The V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa

South Africa is a wonderful place. I actually lived there for a year and got a chance to really explore almost all areas of the country, including Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, and Pretoria.

Searching for an apartment online in South Africa is not that hard, so I will give to you below the best resources to use to begin your search. Note that, if you are looking for short-term rentals, the best time will be during the winter months (June through August) as most of the country is on vacation (or as the South Africans say, “holiday”) during the December through February time period.

South Africa Apartment Search Engines

When I’m looking for an apartment abroad, I normally like to start with the country-specific apartment search engines and portals. Here are the most popular ones.

  • Private Property ZAThis site is the first place I would check out to begin my apartment search. I actually found my apartment here. Tons of selection for all tastes and budgets.
  • My Property ZA: Decent site and worth checking out, but not as comprehensive as the sites above.

Classifieds and Real Estate Agents

You can often find some hidden gems if you dig through the classifieds and real estate agent listings.

  • Pam Golding: Pam Golding is a real estate agency with a strong brand name in South Africa. I actually used it to search for apartments when I lived in Mauritius as well.

General Apartment and Housing Search Engines

If you have already exhausted your options above, check out the general apartment and housing search engines below.

  • Trip Advisor: Trip Advisor is a great destination for vacation rentals. Search around this site to see what you come up with.
  • Vrbo.comA giant in the vacation rental space with properties featured in countries around the world.
  • AirbnbAirbnb has properties displayed for over 185 countries. You can often get some pretty good deals.

Useful Articles and Blog Posts

Check out the useful articles and blog posts below for more information to help you with your apartment search.

There you have it. The best places for finding an apartment in South Africa. If you are interested in working in this country, be sure to check out my article on how to find a job in South Africa as a foreigner. If you are single and are looking to spice up your dating life, check out my reviews of the best dating sites in South Africa. Enjoy your stay!

Further Reading

  • Worldwide Moving Guide: Everything you need to know in order to plan your move to 65+ countries around the world.

  • Worldwide Apartments Guide: If you are interested in renting an apartment in another country, take a look at my articles on how to find an apartment in various countries around the world.

  • Worldwide Jobs Guide: Be sure to check out my posts on how to find jobs in any country in the world.

  • Worldwide Dating Guide: Also, check out my posts on the best online dating sites in 60+ countries around the world.

About Addison Sears-Collins

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