Commercial Property prices for Rent in Zimbabwe

Historical price trends

Commercial property for rent in Zimbabwe has fluctuated over the past decade: average prices (USD) moved from $1,146 in 2017 to a dip around $975 in 2020, then recovered to $1,200 in 2022 and plateaued at $1,500 from 2023–2026. The line chart highlights a post-pandemic recovery and a steady pricing band, useful for landlords and investors tracking commercial rental trends in Zimbabwe.

Average price by type of commercial property

By category, warehouses command the highest average rent at $2,850 (˜$5/m²), offices average $1,250 (˜$5/m²), and shops & retail average $600 with the highest rate per m² at $7. These category averages help tenants and brokers price listings and compare opportunities across commercial property for rent in Zimbabwe.

Type

Average price

Average price per m²

Offices

$1,250

Shops & Retail Property

$600

Warehouses & Factories

$2,850

Average price by region in Zimbabwe

Regional rents vary sharply across Zimbabwe: Harare averages $1,500 (˜$6/m²), Matabeleland North tops at $3,000 (˜$15/m²), Mashonaland West $2,500, Manicaland $1,275, Midlands $762, while Bulawayo and Mashonaland Central are around $300. Use these location averages when searching commercial property for rent in Zimbabwe—Harare is the main market, but high per-m² rates in Matabeleland North and Mashonaland West indicate specialized demand.

Region

Average price

Average price per m²

Bulawayo

$300

Harare

$1,500

Manicaland

$1,275

Mashonaland Central

$300

Mashonaland East