House prices for Rent in the South

Historical price trends

Historical rental trend for Houses for Rent in the South, Mauritius shows overall upward momentum with volatility: average rents climbed from Rs41,000 in 2017 to a peak of Rs85,000 in 2025, with notable increases in 2019 and 2024 and a modest dip to Rs72,500 in 2026—indicating long-term pressure on rental prices along the southern coast.

Average price by bedrooms

By bedroom count for houses for rent in South Mauritius, 3-bedroom homes command the highest average rent at Rs77,500 (˜Rs364/m²), 4-bed averages Rs67,500 (˜Rs239/m²) and 2-bed averages Rs35,000 (˜Rs313/m²); 3-beds deliver the strongest absolute rents while 2- and 4-bed options can offer better value per square metre for renters and investors.

Type

Average price

Average price per m²

2 Bedrooms

Rs35,000

Rs313

3 Bedrooms

Rs77,500

Rs364

4 Bedrooms

Rs67,500

Rs239

Average price by type of house

By property type in the South, villas lead average rents at Rs137,500 for houses for rent, while townhouses/duplexes average Rs38,000; townhouses show a higher average price per m² (˜Rs731) versus villas (˜Rs603), meaning villas attract premium total rents and townhouses can deliver stronger per-m² yields.

Type

Average price

Average price per m²

Townhouses, Duplexes

Rs38,000

Rs731

Villas

Rs137,500

Rs603

Average price by region in the South

Location breakdown across South Mauritius: Rose Belle tops average rents at Rs120,000, Bel Ombre Rs75,000, Mahébourg Rs53,000 and Plaine Magnien Rs38,000. Plaine Magnien posts the highest price per m² (˜Rs731) reflecting airport-area demand, while Bel Ombre and Rose Belle benefit from coastal and resort proximity—key factors for renters and investors targeting houses for rent in the South.

Region

Average price

Average price per m²

Bel Ombre

Rs75,000

Rs260

Mahébourg

Rs53,000

Rs315

Plaine Magnien

Rs38,000

Rs731