House to rent
Live steps from Groote Schuur Hospital in upper Observatory — a revamped Victorian semi with open-plan living, fireplace, high ceilings, private paved courtyard and secure parking; three bedrooms, one bath.
Occupation ASAP for minimum 12-month lease (renewable)
Cozy victorian style semi-detached home in the heart of upper Observatory right near the medical campus and Groote Schuur Hospital.
Recently having had a revamp and being newly repainted, this home features an open plan living area with fireplace and high ceilings, leading onto a neat kitchen with centre island. The living area flows out onto a paved courtyard and private garden area and secure open parking area for one vehicle behind an automatic gate. The bathroom is located on the lower level of the property, the ceiling is quite low here so anyone over +- 1.8m tall might struggle, but it has been completely modernised, including a new shower (glass panels are still to be installed). The two larger bedrooms are located opposite the front door, whilst the third bedroom is a bit smaller towards the rear of the property. There is a nifty clothes hanging solution above the staircase. There is an additional front yard area. Electric fence + alarm system. Pets will be considered by the landlord.
2-month deposit
Prepaid electricity
Recoveries (water, refuse, sewerage and armed response) billed in arrears
Listed for rent at R21,995
Price reduced by 9.3% to R19,950
Compared with 24 active listings in Cape Town.
Insight
Priced 43% below the local median — and below the typical range for Cape Town.
The lower price may partly reflect the smaller floor size. 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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Key differences
Typical pricing · based on 18 listings
More compact · based on 18 listings
Market depth
24 listings
Similar homes town-wide
54 days
Median time on market
Medium inventory
Active across Cape Town
Insights are based on current active listings (excludes sold data) and may change. This is not a valuation or appraisal.
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.
