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This blog post covers apartment purchase prices in Cairo in 2026, broken down by neighborhood, so you can quickly understand how the market is structured.
We constantly update this blog post so the data you see here always reflects the latest available figures.
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A quick summary table
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Most expensive Cairo neighborhood for apartments | Sheikh Zayed |
| Most affordable Cairo neighborhood for apartments | Mokattam |
| Average price per square meter across all Cairo neighborhoods | EGP 65,000 |
| Median apartment price across Cairo | EGP 8,400,000 |
| Lowest realistic starting budget to buy a Cairo apartment | EGP 1,200,000 |
| Most expensive apartment type in Cairo (by bedroom count) | Two-bedroom |
| Most affordable apartment type in Cairo (by bedroom count) | Studio |
| Average price for a studio apartment in Cairo | EGP 2,700,000 |
| Average price for a one-bedroom apartment in Cairo | EGP 4,600,000 |
| Average price for a two-bedroom apartment in Cairo | EGP 7,300,000 |
| Price gap between the most and least expensive Cairo neighborhood | About 4.8x on a per-square-meter basis |
| Price dispersion across Cairo neighborhoods | Very wide, from EGP 24,000 to EGP 114,500 per sqm |
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Cairo neighborhoods in 2026 ranked by apartment purchase price
This table ranks the top neighborhoods in the Cairo apartment market by purchase price, from the most expensive to the most affordable.
For each Cairo neighborhood, the table includes the average price per square meter, the median property price, the starting budget, the average price for a studio apartment, a one-bedroom apartment, and a two-bedroom apartment, the typical buyer profile, the key advantages, the key drawbacks, and the market segment.
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| Rank | Neighborhood | Average Price per Square Meter | Median Property Price | Starting Budget | Average Price for a Studio Apartment | Average Price for a One-Bedroom Apartment | Average Price for a Two-Bedroom Apartment | Typical Buyers | Key Pros | Key Cons | Market Segment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheikh Zayed | EGP 114,500 | EGP 15,500,000 | EGP 3,800,000 | EGP 5,150,000 | EGP 8,600,000 | EGP 13,750,000 | Upper-middle-income buyers upgrading to compound living in west Cairo | Strong compound quality, newer apartment stock, better urban planning, and very deep buyer demand on the west side of Greater Cairo | Heavy car dependence and ticket sizes rise quickly in the better-positioned compounds | Luxury |
| 2 | New Cairo | EGP 104,100 | EGP 14,000,000 | EGP 3,200,000 | EGP 4,700,000 | EGP 7,800,000 | EGP 12,500,000 | Compound-focused families seeking the deepest apartment choice in Greater Cairo | Huge variety of apartments, strong schools and services, and the largest buyer pool in the Cairo market | Prices vary widely by compound, so a weak micro-location choice can hurt resale value down the line | Luxury |
| 3 | Zamalek | EGP 92,000 | EGP 13,000,000 | EGP 6,500,000 | EGP 4,150,000 | EGP 6,900,000 | EGP 11,050,000 | Prestige-driven buyers seeking a central Nile-facing Cairo address | Prime central location on the Nile, walkable character, mature neighborhood feel, and strong long-term prestige in the Cairo market | Very limited apartment stock, older buildings, and steep premiums for Nile views and better finishes | Premium |
| 4 | 6th of October City | EGP 90,100 | EGP 11,800,000 | EGP 2,600,000 | EGP 4,050,000 | EGP 6,750,000 | EGP 10,800,000 | Value-seeking buyers who want compound living without paying top New Cairo prices | Better value than the top east-west luxury zones in Cairo, large supply, and many community-style projects | Long commuting times and uneven quality between older districts and newer compounds | Premium |
| 5 | Al Rehab | EGP 66,000 | EGP 8,800,000 | EGP 4,200,000 | EGP 2,950,000 | EGP 4,950,000 | EGP 7,900,000 | Families looking for a secure and organized community in east Cairo | Liquid apartment market, organized community feel, and easier resale than most compound areas in New Cairo | Entry prices are no longer low, especially for better phases and newer apartment stock | Mid-Market |
| 6 | Maadi | EGP 62,000 | EGP 8,500,000 | EGP 3,500,000 | EGP 2,800,000 | EGP 4,650,000 | EGP 7,450,000 | Expats and professionals seeking a green, central-south Cairo address | Green neighborhood reputation, central-south location, and strong demand for well-maintained apartment buildings | Pricing is uneven across streets, and top Corniche or expat-grade stock can push buyer expectations well above the average | Mid-Market |
| 7 | Madinaty | EGP 58,000 | EGP 7,800,000 | EGP 3,800,000 | EGP 2,600,000 | EGP 4,350,000 | EGP 6,950,000 | Installment-minded households looking for a large planned community east of Cairo | Large planned community with family appeal and a broad range of apartment sizes across different phases | Farther from central Cairo, and premium pockets can price close to stronger-positioned locations | Mid-Market |
| 8 | Heliopolis | EGP 52,000 | EGP 7,000,000 | EGP 2,500,000 | EGP 2,350,000 | EGP 3,900,000 | EGP 6,250,000 | Established urban households who value airport access and mature Cairo services | Mature urban district with strong everyday services, good airport proximity, and dependable end-user demand | Much of the apartment stock is older, parking is difficult, and building quality varies street by street | Mid-Market |
| 9 | Dokki | EGP 48,000 | EGP 6,800,000 | EGP 3,000,000 | EGP 2,150,000 | EGP 3,600,000 | EGP 5,750,000 | Central-location professionals who want Giza connectivity without paying Zamalek prices | Very central setting, strong road and metro connectivity, and better apartment affordability than Zamalek | Noise, congestion, and wide variation between ordinary resale stock and premium serviced apartments | Mid-Market |
| 10 | Mohandessin | EGP 42,000 | EGP 5,900,000 | EGP 2,800,000 | EGP 1,900,000 | EGP 3,150,000 | EGP 5,050,000 | Central urban buyers looking for a practical apartment in inner Giza | Deep resale stock, strong everyday services, and many practical apartment options at accessible price points | Older buildings dominate, parking is difficult, and premium apartment blocks are limited | Affordable |
| 11 | Nasr City | EGP 27,000 | EGP 3,900,000 | EGP 1,400,000 | EGP 1,200,000 | EGP 2,000,000 | EGP 3,250,000 | Budget-conscious families entering Cairo apartment ownership for the first time | Large stock base, broad neighborhood choice within the district, and one of the most accessible entry prices in Cairo | Quality is inconsistent across streets, and some pockets feel busy, dated, or overbuilt | Affordable |
| 12 | Mokattam | EGP 24,000 | EGP 3,400,000 | EGP 1,200,000 | EGP 1,100,000 | EGP 1,800,000 | EGP 2,900,000 | First-time local buyers targeting the lowest realistic entry point in the Cairo apartment market | Lower entry pricing, decent space for money, and a practical first step into Cairo apartment ownership | Micro-location risk is high, and resale strength is weaker than most other Cairo districts | Budget |
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Key insights about apartment purchase prices in Cairo
Insights
- Sheikh Zayed and New Cairo now sit at the top of the Cairo apartment market on a price-per-sqm basis, meaning they are no longer suburban alternatives but the city's core premium tier, priced above historic central addresses like Dokki and Mohandessin.
- The price gap between the most expensive Cairo neighborhood (Sheikh Zayed at EGP 114,500 per sqm) and the least expensive (Mokattam at EGP 24,000 per sqm) is roughly 4.8 times, which is unusually wide even by regional standards.
- Zamalek remains one of Cairo's most prestigious apartment addresses, but its real constraint is supply, not demand. Very few apartments come to market, which makes finding and buying there harder than the pricing alone suggests.
- Al Rehab is no longer an entry-level Cairo market. With starting budgets above EGP 4,200,000, it now sits firmly in the mid-market tier, which surprises many buyers who remember it as the cheaper east Cairo option.
- Cairo's biggest single price jump in this ranking is not from Dokki to Zamalek, but from Nasr City (EGP 27,000 per sqm) to Mohandessin (EGP 42,000 per sqm), a gap of about 56% for a step that many buyers underestimate.
- Madinaty gives buyers more apartment space per Egyptian pound than New Cairo's top compounds, making it a strong option for families who prioritize size and a planned community feel over compound branding.
- Heliopolis is one of Cairo's most straightforward end-user markets: prices are mature and predictable, airport access is strong, and demand is driven by residents rather than investors, which makes it more stable than newer corridors.
- Nasr City is one of the last large Cairo districts where a standard end-user budget can realistically reach apartment ownership, with starting prices around EGP 1,400,000. As overall Cairo prices rise, this positioning becomes increasingly rare.
- In the Cairo apartment market, organized planned communities like Al Rehab and Madinaty now compete directly on price with established urban districts like Maadi and Heliopolis, which was not the case five years ago.
- Mokattam offers Cairo's lowest apartment entry point in this ranking, but micro-location matters far more there than in other districts. Two streets apart can mean very different resale outcomes.
- 6th of October City looks like "cheaper luxury" when compared to New Cairo, but commuting times are significantly longer, which is a real daily cost that the price-per-sqm figure alone does not capture.
- Maadi's average pricing sits in Cairo's middle band, but top-end Corniche and expat-grade stock can push individual listings well above that, which means buyers need to budget carefully rather than relying on the neighborhood average.
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About our methodology
We also believe it is important to show our reasoning. It is one of the ways we make our work solid, transparent, and rigorous, just as you will see in our real estate pack about Cairo.
First, please note that this data is updated regularly, so what you see here reflects the current values as of today.
In order to get reliable data on Cairo apartment prices, we applied a strict source filter. We only used authoritative, verifiable sources, not random listings or unsupported figures. More on that point below.
For each Cairo neighborhood, we aggregated the freshest apartment purchase price data available. When possible, we cross-checked multiple sources to confirm the same price range.
This allowed us to estimate the average price per square meter and the median property price for each neighborhood in Cairo.
We also calculated the starting budget, which represents the lowest realistic entry point to buy an apartment in that Cairo neighborhood. This is not the cheapest possible listing, but a real, achievable floor for a standard apartment purchase.
For each apartment category, we estimated an average purchase price based on local Cairo market conventions. The typical size and layout of a studio, a one-bedroom, and a two-bedroom apartment vary across Cairo neighborhoods, so we adapted our estimates accordingly. For consistency, we used these size assumptions across all neighborhoods: studio at 45 sqm, one-bedroom at 75 sqm, and two-bedroom at 120 sqm.
These estimates were not applied as one flat number across the city. They were adjusted by Cairo neighborhood and apartment type to better reflect local ownership conditions and price levels.
This table should therefore be read as a structured market estimate, not as an exact guarantee of transaction prices. Honesty, quality, and rigor are at the core of our work, and they are also what you will find in our real estate pack about Cairo.
What sources have we used to write this blog article?
Whether it's in our blog articles or the market analyses included in our real estate pack about Cairo, we rely on verifiable sources and a transparent methodology.
We also aim to be fully transparent, so below we've listed the authoritative sources we used, and explained how we used them and the methods behind our estimates.
| Source | Why it's authoritative | How we used it |
|---|---|---|
| Knight Frank Cairo Residential Market Review Q1 2025 | Knight Frank is a globally recognized real estate consultancy that publishes district-level Cairo residential price benchmarks with clear methodology. | We used it as the main anchor for district-level Cairo apartment price-per-sqm estimates. We also used it to compare the positioning of New Cairo, Sheikh Zayed, and 6th of October City within the broader Greater Cairo market. |
| Aqarmap Trends 2025 Report | Aqarmap is one of Egypt's leading real estate data portals, and its annual trends report covers Cairo apartment demand and pricing with a stated methodology. | We used it for market structure context, buyer behavior patterns, and a Greater Cairo price heatmap across major apartment demand zones. We also used it to cross-check which Cairo submarkets attract the most apartment purchase activity. |
| Savills Cairo Property Report 2025 | Savills is a major international property consultancy with published Cairo market research covering both premium and mid-market segments. | We used it to cross-check the broader Cairo market direction and to sanity-check the split between premium and mid-market neighborhoods. We also used it to verify that our segment assignments aligned with how major consultancies characterize the Cairo apartment market. |
| Property Finder New Cairo City | Property Finder is one of the largest live apartment listing platforms in Egypt, with a deep inventory of current Cairo asking prices. | We used it to observe current asking-price ranges across New Cairo's apartment-heavy submarkets. We also used it to judge how wide the spread is between entry-level compounds and top-tier compounds in the New Cairo corridor. |
| Property Finder Sheikh Zayed City | It provides a large and regularly updated live inventory for one of Greater Cairo's most active apartment-buying zones. | We used it to check current listing clusters in Sheikh Zayed and to compare live asking prices against Knight Frank's district-level benchmark. We also used it to identify the realistic starting budget for apartment purchases in the area. |
| Property Finder Zamalek | It provides a clear view of Zamalek's live apartment stock, including both standard resale units and high-end Nile-facing listings. | We used it to inspect current apartment asking-price clusters in Zamalek. We also used it to verify how Nile-facing and premium stock can push pricing well above ordinary central Cairo levels. |
| Property Finder Maadi | It is a major live source for a mature central-south Cairo apartment market with strong expat and professional demand. | We used it to inspect Maadi's premium Corniche stock and standard resale apartment pricing. We also used it to avoid understating Maadi by relying only on older market guides. |
| Property Finder Nasr City | It provides one of the deepest live apartment listing databases for a large mid-market Cairo district. | We used it to estimate current mid-market apartment pricing in Nasr City and to confirm how far it still undercuts central premium areas. We also used it to identify the realistic entry-level budget for first-time Cairo apartment buyers. |
| Central Bank of Egypt | The Central Bank of Egypt is the official source for Egypt's exchange rate and macro financial data, which provides essential context for understanding Cairo apartment pricing in early 2026. | We used it for current macro context and currency grounding for all EGP-denominated price estimates. We also used it to understand the broader affordability environment in which Cairo apartment buyers are operating. |
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