Serviced 1BR Apartment in Kiyovu
Kiyovu, Nyarugenge · Kigali City
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700,000 RWF
per month
1 bed1 bath65 m²Apartment
Furnished apartments in Kigali, ready to move into
Every furnished apartment on Umutuzo is visited by one of our agents before it goes live — furniture photographed as it stands, inventory recorded, landlord ID and ownership documents checked. You see the real unit, the real price in RWF, and exactly what stays in it.
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Available apartments in Kigali
Verified apartment listings — furnished inclusions are stated on each listing page.
What “furnished” actually means in Kigali
Usually included
Beds, wardrobes, sofa set, dining table and basic kitchen appliances — the essentials to sleep, cook and host from day one.
Often not included
Internet, water and electricity are typically billed to you. Serviced buildings may bundle Wi-Fi and cleaning at a higher monthly rate.
The furnished premium
Expect 30–50% above the unfurnished rent for the same unit. Below six months, furnished almost always wins on total cost.
Lease length
Most furnished landlords accept 6 months; some serviced apartments go down to 1–3 months. Unfurnished stock is nearly always 12 months.
Where to look for furnished apartments
Furnished rentals in Kimihurura
Apartment-heavy, walkable to cafés and the CBD — the deepest furnished one-bedroom pool in the city.
Furnished rentals in Kacyiru
Serviced blocks near ministries, embassies and the UN compound. Popular for employer-paid contracts.
Furnished rentals in Kiyovu
Central and quiet, steps from the CBD. Smaller supply, but strong for short professional postings.
Furnished rentals in Nyarutarama
The highest share of fully furnished homes in Kigali, skewed to villas for executive relocations.
Why furnished listings need verification most
Furnished units are the favourite target of rental fraud in Kigali: photos are lifted from other listings, deposits are requested before a viewing, and “fully furnished” turns out to mean a bed frame. Umutuzo removes that risk in three steps.
- Step 1
An agent visits the apartment and photographs the furniture that is actually in it.
- Step 2
Landlord ID and ownership documents are checked before the listing is published.
- Step 3
You pay through Umutuzo in RWF — never cash to a stranger ahead of a viewing.
Furnished rentals in Kigali — FAQ
How much do furnished apartments in Kigali cost?
Furnished units typically rent for 30–50% more than the same apartment unfurnished. In practice, most furnished one-bedrooms in Kimihurura, Kacyiru or Kiyovu sit between RWF 600,000 and RWF 1,200,000 per month, with serviced buildings going higher.
What does 'furnished' usually include in Kigali?
Commonly beds, a sofa set, a dining table, wardrobes and basic kitchen appliances. Linens, cookware, TV and washing machines vary — our listing notes state exactly what stays in the unit, because inclusions are the most common source of disputes.
What is the shortest lease I can get?
Most furnished landlords in Kigali accept 6-month leases, and some serviced apartments accept 1–3 months at a higher monthly rate. Unfurnished stock is almost always 12 months.
Are furnished apartments a better deal than a hotel or serviced flat?
For stays over about six weeks, yes. A furnished apartment usually costs less per month than an equivalent aparthotel and gives you a kitchen, but you take on utilities and internet yourself unless the lease says otherwise.
How do you verify furnished listings?
An Umutuzo agent visits the property in person, photographs the actual furniture, confirms the landlord's ID and ownership documents, and records the inventory before the listing goes live.
Tell us your budget and move-in date
Send us a short brief and we'll come back with verified furnished options that match — usually within two business days.