Sfax rental prices in 2026 by neighborhood: El Ain, Medina, El Bahri, Thyna. Tips for tenants and investors. Yields up to 9%.

Renting an Apartment in Sfax 2026: Neighborhood Prices & Practical Tips

Sfax, Tunisia's second economic city, has a rental market driven by university students, industrial workers, and returning diaspora. Here's the state of the market in May 2026.

Sfax Rental Prices 2026

Neighborhood	Studio	2-Room	3-Room
El Ain / Residential	450–700 DT/mo	700–1,100 DT/mo	1,100–1,700 DT/mo
Medina / City Center	250–400 DT/mo	400–650 DT/mo	650–900 DT/mo
El Bahri / Sakiet Ezzit	400–650 DT/mo	650–950 DT/mo	950–1,400 DT/mo
Tunis Road North	350–550 DT/mo	550–850 DT/mo	850–1,300 DT/mo
Thyna / South	200–350 DT/mo	350–550 DT/mo	550–800 DT/mo

Source: Tayara.tn and Mubawab.tn listings, May 2026. Excluding utilities.

Why Rent in Sfax?

40–50% cheaper than Tunis for equivalent quality.
Rental yields among Tunisia's highest: 6–9% gross in the medina and central areas.
Less tight than the capital: more supply, shorter vacancy periods.
Strong seasonal demand (July–August) from the Sfax diaspora.

Key Rental Drivers

Working professionals: Sfax hosts olive oil processing, phosphate industry, textiles, and active industrial zones. Steady demand from engineers and technicians.

Students: Medical, pharmacy faculties, and ENIS (National Engineering School) generate strong studio demand near campus and city center.

Diaspora: TRE look for furnished apartments for summer returns. Short-term furnished rental is common in El Ain and El Bahri.

How to Rent in Sfax

Standard process:

Rental file: ID/passport, income proof, security deposit (1–2 months).
Written one-year lease, tacitly renewed.
Entry and exit inventory.

For TRE searching remotely: Tayara.tn is the main local platform; Sfax agencies offer video viewings.

Editorial team: TunisiaPromo. Last updated: May 2026. Sources: Tayara.tn, Mubawab.tn (May 2026).