- Claremont sits at the centre of the Southern Suburbs with strong transport links, Cavendish Square, and a well-serviced Main Road
- Demand is consistent year-round — well-priced units let quickly, often within a week
- Suits young professionals, couples, and families; a busier, more urban feel than neighbouring Newlands or Rondebosch
The suburb
Claremont is one of the Southern Suburbs’ most practical places to live. Anchored by Cavendish Square and a Main Road lined with coffee shops, restaurants, gyms, and everyday services, it combines urban convenience with easy access to the quieter residential streets that branch off the main strip. The trade-off is a busier, more commercial feel than neighbouring Newlands or Rondebosch — which suits some tenants well and doesn’t suit others at all.
Typical rental ranges (2026)
| Property type | Monthly rent |
|---|---|
| Bachelor / studio | R7,500 – R10,500 |
| 1-bedroom apartment | R9,500 – R14,000 |
| 2-bedroom apartment | R13,500 – R19,000 |
| 2-bedroom house / townhouse | R17,000 – R24,000 |
| 3-bedroom house | R22,000 – R34,000 |
This is a guide only. Ranges reflect typical asking prices for well-maintained properties. Furnished units and those closest to Cavendish Square command the upper end.
Who rents in Claremont
- Young professionals commuting to the CBD or working remotely
- Couples looking for a central base with amenities nearby
- Families with children at nearby schools including Bishops, RGHS, and Wynberg Boys High
- Tenants relocating from Johannesburg or internationally who want a walkable, well-serviced base
Getting around
Claremont has a Metrorail station on the Southern Line with direct links to the CBD and Simonstown. Golden Arrow buses run frequently along Main Road. The M3 gives easy road access to the city (20–25 minutes in normal traffic) and to the southern peninsula. Uber availability is reliable around the clock.
What landlords should know
Claremont has one of the more consistent demand profiles in the Southern Suburbs. Correctly priced 1- and 2-bedroom units let quickly — typically within a week of listing. The suburb draws a broad tenant pool across professionals and families, which limits the vacancy risk that more lifestyle-specific suburbs carry. A property sitting longer than two to three weeks is almost always a pricing issue rather than a demand problem.
We manage a number of properties in Claremont. If you own a rental property in the area and want to know what it should be achieving, request a free rental valuation.
For a broader overview of the rental market across all the major suburbs, see our guide to renting in Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs. If you are looking for something nearby, our guides to renting in Kenilworth and renting in Wynberg cover those areas in detail. Browse our current properties to rent or visit our landlord services page if you are considering letting your property.
