Apartment to rent
Enjoy Observatory's vibrant urban lifestyle in this fully furnished retro-industrial studio with exposed brick, balcony and rooftop pool with mountain and city views — minutes from UCT and Groote Schuur.
Retro Lifestyle Studio | Fully Furnished | Ideal for Professionals, Medical Interns & Digital Nomads - Welcome to your stylish urban home in the heart of Observatory, Cape Town. This studio apartment at The Factory offers the perfect balance between comfort, and convenience.
Thoughtfully designed with a modern industrial-retro aesthetic, the apartment features exposed brick finishes, ambient lighting which enhances the unit beautifully.
The apartment includes a premium double bed with a dedicated workspace, high-speed uncapped WiFi, open plan dining area with a modern kitchen with essential appliances with a Nespresso espresso machine and washing machine for added convenience. An open balcony offers elevated views over the surrounding area and creates the perfect space to enjoy a morning coffee or unwind after a long day.
This building offers residents use of the rooftop pool with mountain and city views, a fully equipped gym, secure undercover parking, 24-hour security, CCTV monitoring, and controlled building access.
Perfectly positioned in Observatory, the apartment offers convenient access to: • Groote Schuur Hospital • UCT Medical Campus • Black River Park • Next to the AMAZON/Riverlands Complex.
Electricity is prepaid for the tenants account while Wi fi and water is included.
Rental Options: • R17,000 per month — 1 month stay • R16,500 per month — 2 month stay • R16,000 per month — 3 months and longer relocating to Cape Town • Cleaning one a month is included. Available immediately.
Listed for rent at R17,000
Compared with 283 active listings in Cape Town.
Insight
Priced 15% below the local median — but still inside the typical range for Cape Town.
It's smaller than typical, which helps explain where it sits in the range. Benchmarked on town-level data where the suburb sample is limited. Premium pockets may trade above town averages — check with the agent for local guidance.
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283 listings
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Observatory is a vibrant, bohemian neighborhood known for its eclectic mix of Victorian architecture, thriving arts scene, and proximity to the University of Cape Town, making it a popular choice for students and young professionals.
