For renters

Find your next home without the runaround.

Homes our team has reviewed, real prices in cedis, and the advance shown before you ask. Here's how renting with Paddy works.

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6 months advance

Verified2-bed in MadinaGHS 2,800 /mo

How to find a home on Paddy.

01
Search or ask
Use the map and filters, or describe what you want and let Paddy find it.
02
Shortlist verified homes
Save the ones you like. Compare rent, advance and what's included.
03
Message the landlord
Ask questions and request a free viewing. No agent in between.
04
See it and decide
Visit the home, use our checklist, and only pay once you're sure.

Safe messaging

Your chats are watched over, so scams don't get far.

When you message a landlord, the chat stays on Paddy. Our team monitors enquiries for safety and steps in when something looks wrong.

Chats stay on PaddyNo need to hand out your number before you trust someone.
We watch for scam patternsMessages that ask for money before a viewing are held for our team to check.
Report in one tapReport a chat and a real person on our team looks at it.
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KMKwame Mensah2-bed in Madina · LandlordMonitored

The Paddy team monitors this chat for safety.

Hi Kwame, is the 2-bed still available? Can I see it on Saturday?

Yes it is. Saturday at 10 works.

Message held by Paddy. It asked for money before a viewing. Never pay before you've seen the home.

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Advance rent

Know what you'll pay before you move in.

Most landlords in Ghana ask for several months of rent upfront. Every home on Paddy shows how many, so you can plan before you fall in love with a place.

Read: Advance rent in Ghana, explained

Monthly rent

Advance the landlord asks for

You'd pay before moving in

GHS 22,800

GHS 3,800 a month × 6 months

Rent only. Ask the landlord about any deposit or other charges before you agree.

What verified means

What 'verified' means, honestly.

More about verification

What Paddy checks

Our team reviewed the listing before it went live.
The photos aren't copied from other listings.
Proof that the landlord owns or can rent out the home was checked.
The home's address and map pin match the area it's listed in.

What it doesn't promise

How the landlord will treat you once you move in.
The home's condition on the day you move in.
Deals you make outside Paddy.

Before you say yes, check these.

A quick list for when you go to see a home.

WaterIs there a storage tank or borehole? Which days does water flow?

PowerPrepaid or postpaid meter? Is it shared? Any backup?

SecurityIs the compound walled or gated? Is there a night watchman?

Getting aroundHow far is the main road and the nearest trotro or taxi stop?

NeighboursHow many people share the compound? Is it noisy at night?

PaperworkGet a written tenancy agreement and a receipt for every payment.

Staying safe

Never pay for a home you haven't seen.

Rental scams in Ghana follow the same pattern: a great home, a low price, and pressure to pay before you visit. Here's how to spot them, what Paddy does about them, and what to do if something feels off.

Report a listing How Paddy reviews homes

Warning signs

They ask for money before you've seen the home, even a small 'viewing fee'.
The rent is far below other homes in the same area.
They won't meet you at the home, or keep changing the address.
They push you to pay today because 'many people want it'.
They want to move you off Paddy to WhatsApp or a personal number before a viewing.

What Paddy does

Reviews every home before it goes live: photos, address and the landlord's ownership documents.
Checks every landlord's Ghana Card.
Flags photos copied from other listings.
Monitors chats and holds messages that ask for money before a viewing.
Removes listings and landlords that break the rules.

What you should do

1Visit the home and meet the landlord before you pay anything.
2Ask to see proof that they own the home or can rent it out.
3Pay the landlord directly, and get a receipt.
4Sign a written tenancy agreement.
5Don't pay more than six months in advance. That's the limit under Ghana's Rent Act.

Been asked to pay before a viewing, or think a listing is fake? Report it and stop talking to that person. If you've already paid, report it to the police and to the Rent Control Department too.

Renter questions.

Can't find yours? Visit the help centre.

Is Paddy free for renters?

Yes. Searching, messaging and viewings are free. Renters never pay Paddy anything.

How do I contact a landlord?

Log in and tap Message landlord on the home's page, or ask for a viewing. The landlord replies in your Enquiries, and you'll get an email too.

What if the home isn't as listed?

Report it from the home's page. Our team looks into every report and takes the listing down if it doesn't match.

Can a landlord ask for more than the advance shown?

The advance on Paddy is what the landlord told us, and it can't be more than six months. If a landlord asks for more, report it.

Which areas are on Paddy?

Accra and Kumasi for now. Search the map to see every neighbourhood with homes.

Ready to look?

How to find a home on Paddy.

Search or ask

Use the map and filters, or describe what you want and let Paddy find it.

Shortlist verified homes

Save the ones you like. Compare rent, advance and what's included.

Message the landlord

Ask questions and request a free viewing. No agent in between.

See it and decide

Visit the home, use our checklist, and only pay once you're sure.

Your chats are watched over, so scams don't get far.

When you message a landlord, the chat stays on Paddy. Our team monitors enquiries for safety and steps in when something looks wrong.

Chats stay on PaddyNo need to hand out your number before you trust someone.

We watch for scam patternsMessages that ask for money before a viewing are held for our team to check.

Report in one tapReport a chat and a real person on our team looks at it.

Private by defaultOur team only reads chats to keep people safe, never to sell your data.