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28/06/2026

The Current Rental Market in Randburg

Randburg remains an active rental market, with continued demand across apartments, townhouses, clusters and family homes.

A look at current asking prices on major property portals gives a useful indication of where rental properties are sitting in the area.

Studios and smaller 1-bedroom apartments in Randburg are advertised from around R4,500 to R7,500 per month, with examples in areas such as North Riding, Ferndale, Windsor West and Northgate.

Larger 2-bedroom apartments are usually listed at higher rentals, with many current listings sitting between R8,000 and R13,000 per month, depending on the suburb, condition, security and facilities within the complex.

Townhouses and cluster-style homes remain popular with tenants who want more space and better security. Current 2 and 3-bedroom townhouse examples are being advertised from around R10,950 to R20,000 per month in areas such as North Riding, Ferndale and Fairland.

Family homes fall into a higher rental bracket. Current 3 and 4-bedroom house listings in areas such as Ferndale, Sundowner, Fairland, Randpark Ridge, Olivedale and Northcliff range from around R18,000 to R35,000+ per month, with larger, modern or estate-style homes advertised above this range.

These figures are a guide based on current asking prices, but the right asking price for your property depends on more than the most optimistic price advertised online.

Tenants are comparing value, location, condition, security, space and affordability. A well-priced property is more likely to attract better-quality enquiries and reduce unnecessary vacancy.

A realistic rental assessment can help you understand what your Randburg property could achieve, how it compares to similar rentals in the area, and what rental range is realistic in the current market.

Own a property in Randburg? Speak to Etchells & Young for a realistic rental assessment in 2026.

25/06/2026

Blairgowrie Property Market Update: What Sellers Should Know

Blairgowrie remains one of Randburg’s established and sought-after suburbs, with steady buyer interest and encouraging price movement. However, the current market is still price-sensitive, and homeowners who are thinking of selling need to understand how recent sales, current listings and interest rates are shaping buyer behaviour.

Blairgowrie Sales Performance

Lightstone data sets the average sales price in Blairgowrie at R2,405,750. Nine free-standing properties in the area have registered this year, with an average selling price of R2,361,111. This is encouraging for Blairgowrie and points to sales price growth when compared with year-on-year data.

Read the full article: https://www.etchellsandyoung.co.za/property-blog/tips-for-sellers/blairgowrie-property-market-update-what-sellers-should-know-22-06-26

23/06/2026

12/06/2026

For several years, the semigration conversation in South Africa has largely centred on people leaving Gauteng for the Western Cape. Recent data is showing a growing shift in the other direction. More people are now moving from the Western Cape back into Gauteng.

Read the full article here: https://www.etchellsandyoung.co.za/property-blog/tips-for-buyers/what-reverse-semigration-means-for-gauteng-property-owners-10-06-26