Simon’s Town is the historic naval town at the foot of the Peninsula, a Victorian main street, a working harbour and the famous penguin colony at Boulders Beach. It blends naval families, retirees and visitors into a steady, characterful rental market. The Property Bureau manages a carefully selected portfolio of Simon’s Town rentals with a boutique, owner-operated standard of service.
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Renting in Simon’s Town
Simon’s Town suits naval personnel, retirees, remote workers and those who want history and sea views over size. Stock ranges from Victorian and heritage cottages along and above the main street to apartments and family homes on the slopes, much of it with False Bay views. The town’s character and harbour setting keep demand consistent.
Typical rental range: R 10,000 to R 26,000 per month, depending on size, position, security, and finish. Well-priced, well-presented homes let quickly here.
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Getting Around and Local Amenities
St George’s Street, the historic main road, carries the shops, cafés and the harbour, with Boulders Beach and its penguin colony a short way on. Simon’s Town station is the end of the scenic False Bay line, and Main Road links the town up the coast through Glencairn and Fish Hoek. It is the Peninsula’s most historic place to live.
Looking to Rent in Simon’s Town?
Register your requirements and we will contact you first when a matching Simon’s Town property becomes available, often before it is widely advertised. When you find a home, our team guides you through screening and the lease.
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Property Management in Simon’s Town
If you own a home in Simon’s Town and want it professionally let and managed, our full management service covers everything:
- Comprehensive tenant sourcing, vetting, and credit screening
- Lease drafting in compliance with the Rental Housing Act
- Monthly rent collection via the PayProp trust-accounting platform
- Arrears management and formal demand procedures
- Ingoing and outgoing inspection reports with photographic record
- Routine and emergency maintenance coordination
- Annual rental reviews and lease renewals
- Monthly owner statements and year-end financials
- Full compliance with PPRA requirements
Our fee is a flat 11.5% of monthly rent collected for a complete managed service, fully inclusive, no extras. Tenant placement on its own is 7.5% of the annual rental. Learn more about our Cape Town property management or see full landlord services and fees.
“The Property Bureau have managed my properties for many years. They have always been totally professional, efficient and friendly in any dealings that they have had with me or the various tenants that they have placed.”
, Peter W., landlord
Why Simon’s Town Landlords Choose Us
We are a boutique, owner-operated agency registered with the PPRA. Every property is personally signed off by the Principal Agent, so the person accountable for your Simon’s Town home never changes. Our concentrated focus on the False Bay coast means deeper local knowledge, accurate pricing, and faster placements.
Simon’s Town Rentals, FAQs
How much does it cost to rent in Simon’s Town?
Most Simon’s Town rentals fall between R 10,000 and R 26,000 per month, depending on the size of the property, its position, security, and finish. Cottages and apartments sit at the lower end; larger view homes at the upper end.
How quickly do Simon’s Town properties let?
Well-priced, well-presented homes typically let within two to six weeks. The main variable is price, overpricing is the most common cause of a long vacancy.
Who rents in Simon’s Town?
A mix of naval personnel, retirees and remote workers drawn by the history, the harbour and the sea views. The stock leans toward heritage cottages and view homes rather than large modern houses.
Do you manage properties as well as let them?
Yes. We offer tenant placement on its own (7.5% of the annual rental) or full property management, rent collection via PayProp, inspections, maintenance, and monthly statements, for a flat 11.5% of monthly rent collected, fully inclusive, no extras.
How do I see what’s available in Simon’s Town right now?
View our current Simon’s Town rentals online, or register your requirements so we can alert you first when a matching home becomes available.
Who is the best rental agent in Simon’s Town?
There is no single best agent for every landlord. What matters is who actually works the area, how they price, and who is accountable when something goes wrong. The Property Bureau is boutique and owner operated, PPRA registered, and has let and managed property on the False Bay coast since 2007. Every property is personally signed off by the Principal Agent, so the person responsible for your home does not change.
What does a letting agent charge in Simon’s Town?
Our fee is a flat 11.5% of monthly rent collected for full management, fully inclusive, no extras. Tenant placement on its own is 7.5% of the annual rental, collected once in month one. Across Cape Town, full management typically runs between 10% and 14%. Most Simon’s Town rentals fall in the R 10,000 to R 26,000 per month range, so it is worth working the fee out against the actual rent rather than comparing percentages. See our fees in full.
Do I need a rental agent in Simon’s Town or can I self manage?
You can self manage, and some owners do it well. It works best if you live nearby, have time for viewings and maintenance calls, and are comfortable running credit checks, drafting a compliant lease and handling arrears. On the False Bay coast the distance from the city pushes viewings into weekends, and a tenant who cannot see a place quickly tends to move on. An agent earns their fee on tenant quality, correct pricing and the parts that go wrong, not on collecting rent when everything is fine.
Contact Us
If you own a residential property in Simon’s Town and want professional management, or you are looking to rent in the area, get in touch:
Tel: 021 797 8850 | WhatsApp: 065 847 5310 | Contact page
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Reviewed August 2026.
