Kabul is where most of Afghanistan's listed property is: around nine in ten homes on Koor are in the capital. This guide covers what homes cost right now, where they are listed, and what to check before any money changes hands.
Typical rent
18,000 AFNa month
15,000 – 22,000·199 listings
Typical sale price
68,000 USD
57,000 – 84,000·133 listings
Typical gharaw amount
30,000 USD
24,000 – 33,000·60 listings
Asking prices from 392 priced listings, updated 27 October 2026.
These are typical asking prices from live listings, recalculated every day. The Kabul price report breaks them down by number of bedrooms.
What is on the market
Most homes listed in Kabul are apartments, usually with three or four bedrooms. Houses, shops and offices make up a much smaller share. Nearly all rentals are offered unfurnished, so budget for furniture, carpets and heaters if you are setting up a home from scratch.
Rent by size
| Size | Typical | Middle half of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | 14,000 AFNa month13,000 – 16,000 | 13,000 – 16,000 | 21 |
| 3 bedrooms | 17,000 AFNa month15,000 – 19,000 | 15,000 – 19,000 | 83 |
| 4 bedrooms | 21,000 AFNa month19,500 – 23,000 | 19,500 – 23,000 | 76 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 30,000 AFNa month25,500 – 50,000 | 25,500 – 50,000 | 15 |
| All sizes | 18,000 AFNa month15,000 – 22,000 | 15,000 – 22,000 | 199 |
Rent is almost always quoted per month in afghanis. Many owners also ask for one or more months in advance, and some ask for a security deposit. Listings on Koor show both when the owner has set them.
Where homes are listed
Most homes listed on Koor today are in Taimani and neighbouring Qala-e-Fathullah, residential areas north of the city centre with many newer apartment buildings. Together they account for close to half of all Kabul listings on Koor.
Kabul is large, and other areas each have their own character, for example:
- Shahr-e Naw, the commercial centre, with shops, offices and apartments close to everything.
- Wazir Akbar Khan, a quieter district east of the centre with larger houses.
- Karte Char and Karte Se, established neighbourhoods in the west of the city, near Kabul University.
- Khair Khana, a large residential area in the north, on the road towards Parwan.
- Macroyan, apartment blocks east of the centre built between the 1960s and the 1980s.
- Dasht-e Barchi, a large and fast-growing residential district in the west.
These descriptions are general. Visit at different times of day, and ask neighbours about water, power and noise before you decide.
What to check in a Kabul home
- Electricity. Power cuts are common. Ask whether the home has its own meter, who pays the bill, and whether there is a solar system, battery or generator connection.
- Water. Ask where the water comes from (the city supply, a private well or tanker deliveries) and whether there is a storage tank.
- Heating. Winters are cold. Ask how the home is heated, for example with gas heaters, a bukhari stove or, in some apartment blocks, central heating, and check that windows and doors close well.
- The building. In taller buildings, check whether the lift works during power cuts, how rubbish is collected and who looks after shared areas.
- Access. Check the road in winter and whether there is parking.
The step-by-step renting guide has a full checklist for viewings and for the rental agreement.
Gharaw in Kabul
Gharaw is common in Kabul. Instead of paying monthly rent, the tenant gives the owner a lump sum and gets it back when they move out. Amounts are usually agreed in US dollars.
| Size | Typical | Middle half of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | 30,000 USD20,000 – 30,000 | 20,000 – 30,000 | 40 |
| 4 bedrooms | 31,500 USD21,500 – 35,000 | 21,500 – 35,000 | 14 |
| All sizes | 30,000 USD24,000 – 33,000 | 24,000 – 33,000 | 60 |
Because a large sum is at stake, read how gharaw works and how to protect your money before you agree one.
Buying in Kabul
Most homes for sale in Kabul are apartments, and prices are usually quoted in US dollars.
| Size | Typical | Middle half of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | 53,000 USD45,000 – 56,000 | 45,000 – 56,000 | 9 |
| 3 bedrooms | 63,500 USD48,000 – 68,000 | 48,000 – 68,000 | 60 |
| 4 bedrooms | 83,000 USD75,000 – 96,000 | 75,000 – 96,000 | 61 |
| All sizes | 68,000 USD57,000 – 84,000 | 57,000 – 84,000 | 133 |
Before you buy, make sure the seller can prove they own the property. The guide to property documents explains the difference between a sharia deed and a customary deed, and what to check.
Before you pay anything
About these numbers
The figures come from live listings on Koor within about 20 km of central Kabul. They are asking prices, not agreed prices, and a figure is only shown when at least five priced listings support it. The price report explains the method in full.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kabul?
It depends on the size and the area. The live figures at the top of this guide show the typical monthly rent and the range most listings fall in, calculated every day from current listings on Koor.
Which currency are Kabul rents and prices in?
Most rents on Koor are listed in afghanis. Sale prices and gharaw amounts are mostly listed in US dollars. Agree the currency in writing before you pay anything.
Do I need a written agreement to rent in Kabul?
It is strongly recommended. A short written agreement, signed by both sides in front of witnesses, prevents most disputes about rent, deposits and repairs.
Start looking
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