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Focus comparison |
Studio vs one-bedroom apartments, Accra prime residential |
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Studio entry price (Zenwood) |
From $75,000–$90,000 (sold out at Zenwood) |
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One-bedroom entry price (Zenwood) |
From $130,000 / GH₵1,534,300 |
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Studio long-let gross yield |
7–9% per annum |
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One-bedroom long-let gross yield |
10–13% per annum |
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One-bedroom short-let advantage |
Up to 30% more per year than equivalent studio |
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Verdict |
One-bedrooms outperform on yield, tenancy quality, and vacancy risk |
The studio vs one-bedroom debate is the most common question Accra property investors ask. Studios are not bad investments — they sold out at Zenwood. But the assumption that studios are the smarter Airbnb play does not hold up when you run the actual numbers. This article compares both unit types across every metric that matters to an investor.
The Case for Studios
Studios have a genuine investment case. Lower entry price at $75,000–$90,000 makes them accessible. Fast absorption in prime locations. Strong short-let volume from solo travellers and short-stay business visitors. Lower furnishing and maintenance costs per unit.
The Case for One-Bedrooms
A one-bedroom in Airport Residential earns $1,200–$1,500 per month on long-let, producing a gross yield of 10–13% on a $130,000 entry. On short-let at $100–$150 per night and 65% occupancy, gross yield reaches 20–26% per annum — up to 30% more than an equivalent studio in the same postcode. [verify: Krafthaus comparables, 2026]
One-bedrooms attract couples, relocating executives, and families in transit — tenants with longer stays, employer-funded budgets, and lower turnover. Embassy staff on 24-month postings do not want studios. The wider tenant pool reduces vacancy risk and produces more consistent income.
Side-by-Side Comparison
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Metric |
Studio |
One-Bedroom |
Advantage |
Notes |
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Entry price |
$75K–$90K |
From $130K |
Studio |
Lower capital per unit |
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Long-let yield |
7–9% |
10–13% |
One-bed |
+3–4 ppt |
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Short-let yield |
18–22% |
20–26% |
One-bed |
Up to 30% more/yr |
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Tenant type |
Solo/short stays |
Couples, execs, diplomats |
One-bed |
Broader pool |
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Vacancy risk |
Higher |
Lower |
One-bed |
Amenity retention |
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Turnover cost |
Higher |
Lower |
One-bed |
Longer stays |
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Capital appreciation |
Shared |
Shared |
Equal |
Location-driven |
The Verdict
Neither unit type is the wrong investment. Studios suit investors who want a lower entry price and are comfortable with active short-let management. One-bedrooms produce the strongest combination of yield, tenant quality, and passive income potential. At Zenwood, the studios sold out. Sixteen one-bedrooms remain at off-plan pricing.
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