Renting in Constantia, Cape Town means large stands, mountain views and mature gardens, at the top end of the Southern Suburbs rental market.
In short
- Constantia is Cape Town’s premier leafy suburb. Large stands, mountain views, wine estates, and a distinctly unhurried pace
- The rental market is dominated by houses rather than apartments, and prices reflect the premium lifestyle and space on offer
- The tenant pool is smaller but typically stable. Longer-term lets with families and senior professionals are common
The suburb
Constantia is unlike any other suburb in the Southern Suburbs, or in Cape Town generally. Spread across the lower slopes of the Constantiaberg, it is defined by large private stands, mature trees, vineyards, and an absence of the density found in its northern neighbours. Constantia Village provides the retail hub, with Steenberg Village and the various wine estate farm stalls adding to the lifestyle offering. The pace is slower here, the roads are wider, and the properties are larger. For tenants who can afford the price of admission, Constantia offers a standard of residential life that is difficult to match.
Typical rental ranges (2026)
| Property type | Monthly rent |
|---|---|
| 2-bedroom cottage / flat | R22,000 – R32,000 |
| 3-bedroom house | R32,000 – R50,000 |
| 4-bedroom house | R45,000 – R65,000 |
| 5-bedroom+ house | R60,000 – R95,000+ |
This is a guide only. Properties with wine estate views, a pool, and large garden command the upper end. Properties near Constantia Village typically achieve a premium.
Who rents in Constantia
- Senior professionals, executives, and families seeking privacy and space
- Expats and internationally mobile tenants on medium-term corporate relocation lets
- Families with children at nearby schools including Herschel, Springfield, and Bishops
- Buyers in a holding period who want to live in the area before purchasing
Getting around
Constantia is not a walking suburb: a car is essential. The M3 provides highway access to the CBD (25–35 minutes) and to the southern peninsula. The suburb is well-served by Uber, though response times can be longer than in denser suburbs. Constantia Village, Steenberg Village, and the Constantia Uitsig area each have their own clusters of services, but day-to-day mobility requires a vehicle.
What landlords should know
The Constantia rental market is smaller by volume than the middle-market suburbs, but it is remarkably stable. Tenants here tend to stay longer and to look after properties well. Two or three year lets are common. The trade-off is a shallower pool of qualified applicants and longer vacancy periods between tenants. A property let to the wrong tenant for a short period can cost considerably more in remediation than a longer vacancy would have.
Condition and presentation matter enormously in this market. A well-presented home with a functioning pool, maintained garden, and modern kitchen will let reliably. A neglected or dated property will sit. Regardless of the asking price.
We manage properties in Constantia and across the Southern Suburbs. If you would like to know what your property 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. Our guide to renting in Wynberg covers the nearest mid-range suburb. Browse our current properties to rent or visit our landlord services page if you are considering letting your property.
