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Tenant Resources

Everything you need to rent safely and smartly in Tanzania.

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Quick Start

Three steps to find your next home on Makazi.

Step 1

Search for a Property

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  • Use filters to narrow by price, location, bedrooms & property type
  • Switch to Map View to explore neighborhoods visually
  • Save your favorites to compare later
Start Searching
Step 2

Contact the Landlord

Wasiliana na Mwenye Nyumba

  • Send a message through Makazi — your number stays private until you choose to share
  • Ask about lease terms, upfront payment period, and what's included
  • Look for the verified badge and response rate on the landlord's profile
  • Use Contact Unlock to get the landlord's WhatsApp number directly
Step 3

Move In

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  • Visit the property in person before committing
  • Sign a written lease agreement — never verbal only
  • Document the condition with photos on move-in day

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Know Your Rights

Tanzanian law protects tenants. Here's what you need to know.

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Renting Checklist

Before you sign — make sure you've covered these essentials.

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Understanding Costs

Typical monthly rent ranges (TZS) and extra costs to budget for.

CityStudio1 Bed2 Bed
Dar es Salaam200K – 500K350K – 800K500K – 1.5M
Arusha150K – 350K250K – 600K400K – 1M
Dodoma100K – 250K200K – 450K300K – 700K
All amounts in TZS / month

Additional Costs to Budget For

Upfront Rent3, 6, or 12 months paid in advance
Broker Fee~1 month's rent if using a broker
ElectricityTANESCO prepaid LUKU meter
WaterDAWASCO — varies by usage
Internet30K–80K TZS/month (not included)

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Safety Tips

Stay safe while searching for your next home.

Never pay before visiting

Always see the property in person before sending any money.

Your info is protected

Your phone number stays private until you choose to share via Contact Unlock.

Trust verified landlords

Look for the verification badge and response rate — green means 80%+ replies.

Keep everything documented

Save copies of your lease, receipts, and all correspondence.

Report suspicious listings

Use the Report button — listings with 3+ reports are auto-paused for review.

Use AI translation

Translate messages between Swahili and English instantly in chat.

How to Report a Listing — Jinsi ya Kuripoti

  1. 1Open the listing you want to report
  2. 2Tap the Report button (flag icon)
  3. 3Select a reason and add details
  4. 4Submit — reviewed within 24 hours

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Neighborhood Guides

Popular neighborhoods in Dar es Salaam.

Masaki

Upscale, expat-friendly, near embassies & beaches

800K – 3M+

TZS/mo

Mikocheni

Trending

Popular residential, good amenities, mid-to-high range

400K – 1.5M

TZS/mo

Kinondoni

Large district, diverse from budget to mid-range

200K – 800K

TZS/mo

Mbezi Beach

Suburban feel, growing fast, family-friendly

300K – 1M

TZS/mo

Explore all on map

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Still Have Questions?

Our support team is here to help you find your perfect home in Tanzania.

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