Find Student
Housing &
Housemates.
Verified apartments and rooms in Kigali — no visiting fees, no hidden charges.
Compatible housemates from your university. Airport pickup, SIM card, bank setup and more.
Verified student housing · Kigali, Rwanda
STUDENT HOUSING IN KIGALI,
MADE SIMPLE
WiyoRent connects international and local students with verified, affordable accommodation and everything they need to settle in Rwanda with confidence.
Verified Student Housing
Every listing is personally vetted by our team to ensure safety, quality, and student-friendly amenities — no surprises when you arrive.
Roommate Matching
Connect with compatible housemates from CMU-Africa, ALU, UR, and more — matched by lifestyle, habits, and university.
Student Settlement Services
From airport pickup to SIM card registration and bank account setup — we help international students settle in Rwanda fast.
Zero Visiting Fees
No visiting fees, no hidden charges. Tour as many Kigali student houses as you need — completely free — until you find the right one.
Find Your Housemate
in Kigali
Kigali's first student roommate matching platform. Whether you need a place or already have one — connect with verified students from CMU-Africa, ALU, UR and more.
See how it worksLooking for a Housemate?
Browse verified student profiles and filter by exactly what matters to you — budget, lifestyle, move-in urgency, and more. No random matches, no guesswork.
Already Have a House?
Have a place but need someone to share it with? List your house directly from your profile — add photos, set your rent, caution fee, and number of rooms available. Students looking for a place will find you.
- Upload house photos directly on your profile
- Set monthly rent and caution fee
- Specify number of bedrooms available
- Your profile is highlighted as 'Has a House' on the housemates page
How It Works
Create Your Profile
Sign up and complete your student profile — university, lifestyle preferences, budget, and move-in date.
Await Verification
Our team manually verifies every profile before it goes live. This keeps the community safe and student-only.
Get Matched
Browse verified housemate profiles filtered by compatibility — or let interested students come to you.
Move In Together
Connect directly, agree on terms, and move in. No agency fees, no middlemen.
WHERE WE STAND.
WHERE WE ARE GOING.
Our Mission
To make finding student housing in Kigali simple, safe, and stress-free. We connect international and local students in Rwanda with verified accommodation, trusted housemates, and the settlement support they need to focus on what matters — their education.
Our Vision
To become Africa's leading student housing platform — the first place every student searches when relocating for university. From Kigali to the continent, we're building the infrastructure that makes student accommodation across Africa findable, verified, and accessible.
GET SETTLED IN KIGALI
From setting up your bank account, SIM card, and visa application to a guided city tour — WiyoRent has you covered. Discover our tailored packages.
STANDARD PACKAGE
- Airport Pickup
- Bank Account Setup
- Sim-Card Setup
- Visa-Application Assistance (Application cost included)
- Guided City Tour (Essential student must know locations)
PREMIUM PACKAGE
- Airport Pickup
- Bank Account Setup
- Sim-Card Setup
- Visa-Application Assistance (Application cost included)
- Guided City Tour (Essential student must know locations)
GOLD PACKAGE
- Airport Pickup
- Bank Account Setup
- Sim-Card Setup
- Visa-Application Assistance (Application cost included)
- Guided City Tour (Essential student must know locations)
Students Served
Verified Properties
Satisfaction Rate
Support Available
TRUSTED BY STUDENTS FROM
CMU-Africa
Carnegie Mellon University Africa
ALU
African Leadership University
And students from universities across Africa and beyond.
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
"I was pleasantly surprised already by your availability and the speed with which you found this apartment and explained all the required conditions. I also appreciated the airport service and the patience you particularly showed when I had the problem with my luggage. I like the apartment and the fact that it is close to my university. Also I would like to point out that Winston is really very kind, he took good care of me. The proof is that I was able to take a tour of the city by myself today. Keep going guys!"
Ange CARLA
🇧🇫The agency was fantastic in helping me find the perfect rental accommodation! They offered a range of options within my budget and were responsive and professional throughout the process. They made the entire experience stress-free, and I'd highly recommend them to any student looking for housing.
Peter UDOCHUKWU
🇳🇬I had such a great experience from the service provided by WiyoRent. They were so friendly and welcoming. The car was really comfortable with the professional driver. Thank you WiyoRent for welcoming me this warmly.
Sabattinah TOJONIRINA
🇲🇬Wiyorent offers adequate services for its customers, especially for new students who may feel out of place at first sight. Everyone will be able to find something to suit their budget.
Ibrahim MAAZOU
🇳🇪Wiyorent is a trusted and dependable agency. One thing I like about its services is the variety they offer, ranging from affordable housing for students to options for tourists.