Last updated: June 2026
Airport Residential is one of Accra’s strongest investment corridors: central and prestigious, close to Accra International Airport, the business districts and many embassies. That location draws corporate and diplomatic tenants who pay reliable, often dollar-denominated rents, supporting both yield and appreciation. Quality apartments in well-managed developments are the core opportunity.
If you are choosing where to invest in Accra, Airport Residential is the benchmark prime corridor. This guide sets out why, who rents there, and what to buy. It applies the broader market case from is Accra a good place to invest in 2026 to one specific area.
Why the area is so strong
Airport Residential combines a central, prestige location with deep tenant demand. It sits near Accra International Airport, the main business districts and many embassies, which draws corporate and diplomatic occupiers and keeps quality stock occupied. It is where both rents and capital growth concentrate.
| Strength | Why it matters for investors |
|---|---|
| Central, prestige location | Near Accra International Airport, business districts and embassies |
| Corporate and diplomatic tenants | Reliable, often dollar-denominated, longer leases |
| Low vacancy | Quality stock stays occupied; demand outruns supply |
| Strong appreciation | A prime corridor where capital growth concentrates |
This is the corridor where the city’s structural demand is most visible. The result is low vacancy, strong tenant quality and the dollar-denominated rents that make the area a diaspora favourite.
Who rents there
Tenants are mainly multinationals housing staff, expatriates, diplomats and senior professionals, often with employer-funded housing on dollar-denominated, longer leases. That tenant mix gives landlords stable, hard-currency income with lower turnover than the open market.
It is the premium rental segment we describe in corporate and expat rentals, concentrated in one corridor.
What to buy
Quality apartments in well-managed developments are the core opportunity, because that is exactly what corporate and diplomatic tenants seek. A turnkey, secure, well-located unit lets more reliably and commands stronger rent than a lower-spec property, so finish and management matter as much as the address.
Imaani’s flagship development, Regalia, sits in Airport Residential, an off-plan scheme of studios to penthouses with a rooftop infinity pool, priced in USD. It is built for precisely this tenant base.
Invest in Accra’s benchmark corridor
Imaani’s Regalia sits in the heart of Airport Residential, priced in USD and delivered on a 100% on-time record. See the available units and the investment case.
Explore the investment caseThe cost trade-off
As a prime corridor, Airport Residential carries higher entry prices than emerging areas. The trade-off is lower vacancy, stronger tenant quality and dollar-denominated rents, which many investors judge worth the premium. Those wanting more accessible entry sometimes look to emerging areas instead.
For a lower-entry alternative with growth potential, see our guide to why Tesano is an emerging smart buy, and the wider comparison in the best neighbourhoods for rental investment.
About Imaani Homes
Imaani Homes is an Accra-based luxury real estate developer, established in 2019, building investment-grade apartments in Ghana’s most prestigious addresses. Across four developments we have delivered every project on time, with two fully sold out: JAK Royale, our debut development, and The Ivy. Alexis Residence in Tesano is over 90% sold, and our flagship Regalia, in the Airport Residential Area, is open for reservations. Our standard is simple: the right property, in the right address, delivered exactly as promised.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Airport Residential a good place to invest?
It is one of Accra’s most prestigious and central corridors, close to Accra International Airport, the main business districts and many embassies. That location draws corporate and diplomatic tenants who pay reliable, often dollar-denominated rents, supporting both yield and appreciation.
Who rents in Airport Residential?
Mainly multinationals housing staff, expatriates, diplomats and senior professionals. Their housing is often arranged or funded by an employer, and leases are frequently in US dollars and longer than the open market, which gives landlords stable, hard-currency income.
What kind of property should I buy there?
Quality apartments in well-managed developments are the core opportunity, since that is what corporate and diplomatic tenants seek. A turnkey, secure, well-located unit will let more reliably and command stronger rent than a lower-spec property.
Are rents in Airport Residential in dollars?
Frequently, yes. The corporate, expatriate and diplomatic demand that defines the area means dollar-denominated leases are common in prime stock, which is a major attraction for diaspora investors wanting hard-currency income.
Is Airport Residential expensive?
It is a prime corridor, so entry prices are higher than emerging areas. The trade-off is lower vacancy, stronger tenant quality and dollar-denominated rents. Investors wanting more accessible entry sometimes look to emerging areas like Tesano instead.
Interested in Airport Residential?
Tell us your budget and we will show you what is available in and around Airport Residential, with the rent and yield figures.
Talk to our teamImportant notice. The figures in this article, including yields, prices, costs, tax rates, and timelines, are indicative estimates based on current market conditions and public sources, and are provided for general information only. They are not guarantees, forecasts, or financial, legal, or tax advice. Actual figures vary with circumstances and change over time. Before making any decision, seek independent professional advice. All purchases are governed solely by the terms of the relevant Sales and Purchase Agreement.