How much are the rents in Antigua right now? (2026)

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What are typical rents in Antigua as of 2026?

What's the average monthly rent for a studio in Antigua as of 2026?

As of 2026, the average monthly rent for a studio in Antigua is about EC$2,430, or US$900, or €830, for a simple long-term residential unit.

In practice, most studio rents in Antigua in 2026 sit between EC$1,750 and EC$3,510, or US$650 to US$1,300, or about €600 to €1,200.

This range is wide because a basic inland studio in Antigua is much cheaper than a furnished coastal studio near English Harbour, Hodges Bay or Jolly Harbour.

What's the average monthly rent for a 1-bedroom in Antigua as of 2026?

As of 2026, the average monthly rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Antigua is about EC$3,380, or US$1,250, or €1,150.

For most 1-bedroom apartments in Antigua in 2026, a realistic range is EC$2,030 to EC$6,210, or US$750 to US$2,300, or about €690 to €2,120.

The cheapest 1-bedroom rents in Antigua are often found around Lightfoot, Potters, Fitches Creek and some parts of St. John’s, while the highest rents are usually in Hodges Bay, English Harbour, Marble Hill, Crosbies and Jolly Harbour.

What's the average monthly rent for a 2-bedroom in Antigua as of 2026?

As of 2026, the average monthly rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Antigua is about EC$5,000, or US$1,850, or €1,700.

Most 2-bedroom apartments in Antigua in 2026 rent between EC$2,970 and EC$7,020, or US$1,100 to US$2,600, or about €1,010 to €2,390.

The cheaper 2-bedroom rents in Antigua are usually found in inland areas such as All Saints, Buckleys, Potters and parts of St. John’s, while the most expensive 2-bedroom homes are usually in English Harbour, Crosbies, Hodges Bay, Jolly Harbour and Cedar Valley.

By the way, you will find much more detailed rent ranges in our property pack covering the real estate market in Antigua.

What's the average rent per square meter in Antigua as of 2026?

As of 2026, the average rent per square meter in Antigua is about EC$49 to EC$65 per month, or US$18 to US$24, or €17 to €22.

Across Antigua neighborhoods in 2026, most long-term homes rent between EC$32 and EC$95 per square meter, or US$12 to US$35, or about €11 to €32.

Compared with larger Caribbean cities and islands, Antigua’s rent per square meter is high for a small market because good coastal supply is limited and many tenants want furnished homes.

In Antigua, rent per square meter rises above average when a home is furnished, close to the sea, near a marina, recently renovated, air-conditioned and equipped with reliable water storage.

How much have rents changed year-over-year in Antigua in 2026?

As of 2026, average long-term rents in Antigua are probably up by about 6% to 9% compared with one year earlier.

This increase is mainly driven by stronger tourism, limited quality long-term supply, expat demand, AUA-related demand and higher costs for maintenance and imported materials.

Compared with 2025, rent growth in Antigua in 2026 feels slightly stronger in prime furnished areas and more moderate in ordinary inland neighborhoods where local affordability matters more.

What's the outlook for rent growth in Antigua in 2026?

As of 2026, rents in Antigua are likely to grow by about 4% to 7% over the next 12 months.

The main support for rent growth in Antigua is tourism, medical-student demand, expat demand, limited furnished supply and the steady need for homes near jobs and schools.

The strongest rent growth in Antigua is likely in English Harbour, Falmouth, Jolly Harbour, Hodges Bay, Crosbies and northern St. John’s.

The main risk is that local affordability limits inland rents, while a weaker tourism season or more rental supply could slow growth in premium areas.

Which neighborhoods rent best in Antigua as of 2026?

Which neighborhoods have the highest rents in Antigua as of 2026?

As of 2026, the three highest-rent areas in Antigua are Jolly Harbour at about EC$6,200 to EC$12,200 per month, or US$2,300 to US$4,500, or €2,120 to €4,140, English Harbour and Falmouth at about EC$3,800 to EC$7,000, or US$1,400 to US$2,600, or €1,290 to €2,390, and Hodges Bay or Crosbies at about EC$3,500 to EC$6,500, or US$1,300 to US$2,400, or €1,200 to €2,210.

These Antigua neighborhoods command premium rents because they offer beach access, marina access, sea views, restaurants, security, expat familiarity and better furnished homes.

The usual tenants in these high-rent Antigua neighborhoods are expat professionals, yachting staff, seasonal retirees, senior hospitality workers, business owners and families who want comfort and convenience.

By the way, we’ve written a blog article detailing Sources and methodology: we compared premium listings from Chestertons Antigua, Paradise Properties Antigua and OnePeople Realtors. We separated ordinary apartments from luxury villas. We then checked neighborhood demand against our own Antigua rental notes.

Where do young professionals prefer to rent in Antigua right now?

Young professionals in Antigua often prefer St. John’s, Friars Hill Road and Woods, with Hodges Bay, Fitches Creek and parts of English Harbour also popular for tourism and hospitality workers.

In these Antigua neighborhoods, young professionals usually pay about EC$2,700 to EC$4,300 per month, or US$1,000 to US$1,600, or €920 to €1,470, for a furnished 1-bedroom or compact 2-bedroom.

Young professionals like these areas because they offer shorter commutes, parking, restaurants, gyms, supermarkets, nightlife, reliable internet and easier access to airport, office and hospitality jobs.

By the way, you will find a detailed tenant analysis in our property pack covering the real estate market in Antigua.

Where do families prefer to rent in Antigua right now?

Families in Antigua often prefer Cedar Valley, Crosbies and Marble Hill, with Hodges Bay, Fitches Creek, All Saints and Buckleys also popular for more practical family budgets.

For 2- to 3-bedroom homes in these Antigua neighborhoods, families usually pay about EC$4,600 to EC$7,600 per month, or US$1,700 to US$2,800, or €1,560 to €2,580.

These Antigua areas work well for families because they offer larger homes, parking, gardens, school access, supermarkets, clinics, quieter streets and better everyday convenience.

Educational options near these family-friendly areas include Island Academy International, St. Nicholas Primary School, Antigua International School in the wider English Harbour area and several private and public schools around St. John’s.

Which areas near transit or universities rent faster in Antigua in 2026?

As of 2026, the fastest university-linked and access-friendly areas in Antigua are Jabberwock, Coolidge and Hodges Bay, with Crosbies, Cedar Grove and Fitches Creek also benefiting from proximity to AUA and the airport.

Good rental properties in these high-demand Antigua areas often stay listed for only 10 to 25 days when the rent is realistic and the home is furnished.

Homes close to AUA, airport access or main roads can command a premium of about EC$270 to EC$810 per month, or US$100 to US$300, or €90 to €280, compared with similar homes farther away.

Which neighborhoods are most popular with expats in Antigua right now?

The three most popular expat neighborhoods in Antigua are English Harbour and Falmouth, Jolly Harbour, and the north-coast cluster around Hodges Bay, Crosbies and Marble Hill.

Expats in these Antigua areas usually pay about EC$3,800 to EC$9,700 per month, or US$1,400 to US$3,600, or €1,290 to €3,310, depending on size, view and finish.

Expats like these Antigua neighborhoods because they offer furnished homes, beach or marina access, restaurants, international schools, security, social life and easier relocation.

The most visible expat communities in these Antigua areas include British, American, Canadian and other Caribbean residents, plus yachting workers and seasonal European renters.

And if you are also an expat, you may want to read our Sources and methodology: we compared expat-facing listings from Chestertons Antigua, Paradise Properties Antigua and OnePeople Realtors. We matched those listings with marina, beach and school geography. We also used our own expat-demand reading for Antigua.

Who rents, and what do tenants want in Antigua right now?

What tenant profiles dominate rentals in Antigua?

The top three tenant profiles in Antigua are local working households, expat or foreign professionals, and students or workers linked to tourism, yachting, construction and AUA.

In simple terms, local working households may represent about 45% of long-term rental demand in Antigua, expats and foreign professionals about 25%, and students plus tourism-linked workers about 20%, with the rest spread across retirees and short-to-medium-stay tenants.

Local households usually seek affordable 1- to 3-bedroom homes, expats usually seek furnished 1- to 3-bedroom homes in strong areas, and students or mobile workers often seek studios or compact 1-bedrooms near work, school or transport routes.

If you want to optimize your cashflow, you can read our Sources and methodology: we used Antigua and Barbuda National Bureau of Statistics, NBS Travel and Tourism and Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority. We connected public data with listing descriptions and location patterns. We also used our own tenant-profile estimates for Antigua.

Do tenants prefer furnished or unfurnished in Antigua?

In Antigua in 2026, around 60% to 70% of investor-owned long-term tenants prefer furnished rentals, while around 30% to 40% prefer unfurnished rentals.

A furnished apartment in Antigua often earns about EC$270 to EC$950 more per month, or US$100 to US$350, or €90 to €320, than a similar unfurnished home.

Furnished rentals are especially popular with expats, AUA students, yachting workers, hospitality staff, seasonal retirees and professionals who arrive in Antigua without furniture.

Which amenities increase rent the most in Antigua?

The five amenities that lift rent the most in Antigua are air conditioning, reliable water storage, fast internet, sea or marina views, and secure parking or security.

In Antigua, these amenities can add about EC$135 to EC$1,620 per month, or US$50 to US$600, or €45 to €550, with the largest premium usually coming from sea views, marina access and strong backup systems.

In our property pack covering the real estate market in Antigua, we cover what are the best investments a landlord can make.

What renovations get the best ROI for rentals in Antigua?

The best rental renovations in Antigua are split-unit air conditioning, bathroom upgrades, kitchen refreshes, mosquito screens, water tanks or pumps, fast Wi-Fi setup and outdoor shade.

For a normal Antigua rental, these upgrades often cost about EC$21,600 to EC$54,000, or US$8,000 to US$20,000, or €7,400 to €18,400, and can raise rent by around 10% to 20% when the home is in a good area.

Renovations with weaker ROI in Antigua often include overly expensive luxury finishes, oversized pools, imported designer items and upgrades that look good but do not improve cooling, water reliability, security or daily comfort.

How strong is rental demand in Antigua as of 2026?

What's the vacancy rate for rentals in Antigua as of 2026?

As of 2026, the vacancy rate for good long-term rentals in Antigua is probably around 3% to 5%.

Prime Antigua areas such as English Harbour, Jolly Harbour, Hodges Bay, Crosbies and Falmouth may sit closer to 2% to 3%, while overpriced or poorly located homes can sit closer to 6% to 8%.

Compared with a normal historical market, Antigua’s 2026 vacancy rate looks tight because good furnished supply is limited and demand is supported by tourism, students, expats and local households.

Finally please note that you will have all the indicators you need in our property pack covering the real estate market in Antigua.

How many days do rentals stay listed in Antigua as of 2026?

As of 2026, a good long-term rental in Antigua usually stays listed for about 25 to 45 days.

Well-priced furnished 1- and 2-bedroom homes near AUA, English Harbour, Hodges Bay, Crosbies or Jolly Harbour can rent in 10 to 25 days, while expensive villas can take 60 to 120 days.

Compared with one year ago, rentals in Antigua appear to move faster in the best furnished segments, while overpriced homes still take time because the tenant pool is small.

Which months have peak tenant demand in Antigua?

The peak tenant-demand months in Antigua are usually August to September, December to January, and April to May.

These peaks happen because August and September bring student and work relocations, December and January bring expats and tourism activity, and April and May benefit from yachting and Sailing Week demand.

The softer rental months in Antigua are often late summer and parts of hurricane season, unless demand from AUA students or work relocations offsets the slowdown.

What will my monthly costs be in Antigua as of 2026?

What property taxes should landlords expect in Antigua as of 2026?

As of 2026, a landlord with a typical US$350,000 residential property in Antigua should plan for annual property tax of about EC$950 to EC$4,730, or US$350 to US$1,750, or €320 to €1,610.

Across Antigua, a realistic low-to-high annual property-tax range is about EC$270 to EC$8,100, or US$100 to US$3,000, or €90 to €2,760, depending on property value, classification and assessment.

Property tax in Antigua is based on official valuation and classification, and the law allows valuation to consider factors such as expected net annual rent, so landlords should always confirm the final assessment with the Inland Revenue Department.

Please note that, in our property pack covering the real estate market in Antigua, we cover what exemptions or deductions may be available to reduce property taxes for landlords.

What utilities do landlords often pay in Antigua right now?

In Antigua, landlords often pay or include water, internet, cable, garden care or occasional cleaning, while electricity and cooking gas are usually paid by the tenant.

Typical landlord-paid costs in Antigua can be about EC$80 to EC$270 for water, EC$160 to EC$270 for internet, EC$160 to EC$430 for garden care and EC$270 to EC$540 for cleaning, or roughly US$30 to US$200, or €28 to €185, depending on the item and property size.

The common practice in Antigua is simple: landlords may include fixed or predictable services, but tenants usually pay electricity because air conditioning can make the bill rise quickly.

How is rental income taxed in Antigua as of 2026?

As of 2026, long-term residential rental income in Antigua can be tax-light for many resident individuals because Antigua and Barbuda has no broad personal income tax, but landlords still need to check property tax, ABST rules, registration issues and non-resident withholding tax.

Landlords in Antigua should usually track deductions or costs such as repairs, maintenance, insurance, management fees, utilities paid for tenants, advertising, professional fees and property-related charges.

The biggest Antigua-specific tax mistakes are treating short-stay accommodation like ordinary long-term rent, ignoring ABST exposure, forgetting non-resident withholding checks and assuming every foreign landlord has the same tax position.

We cover these mistakes, among others, in our Sources and methodology: we used Inland Revenue Department property tax guidance, Inland Revenue Department ABST guidance and Inland Revenue Department withholding-tax guidance. We separated long-term residential rent from short-stay accommodation. We also used our own compliance checklist for foreign landlords in Antigua.

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What sources have we used to write this blog article?

Whether it’s in our blog articles or the market analyses included in our property pack about Antigua, we always rely on the strongest methodology we can … and we don’t throw out numbers at random.

We also aim to be fully transparent, so below we’ve listed the authoritative sources we used, and explained how we used them and the methods behind our estimates.

Source	Why this source matters	How we used it
Antigua and Barbuda National Bureau of Statistics	It is the official statistics office for Antigua and Barbuda.	We used it for inflation, population and broad country context. We treated it as the official baseline because Antigua has no public rent index.
NBS Census page	It explains the census work that should improve housing data.	We used it to confirm that the latest full housing picture was still being updated. We therefore avoided pretending that a fresh official rental index exists.
NBS Travel and Tourism	It is the official tourism-statistics channel for Antigua and Barbuda.	We used it to understand visitor pressure and seasonality. We linked tourism demand to areas such as English Harbour, Jolly Harbour and Hodges Bay.
Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority	It is the official tourism-promotion authority for the country.	We used it to check the strength of tourism in 2026. We used that signal to assess demand pressure in tourist-linked rental zones.
Eastern Caribbean Central Bank	It is the central bank for the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union.	We used it to frame economic growth, construction and services activity. We used it as a check on whether rent-growth estimates looked realistic.
IMF Article IV Antigua and Barbuda	The IMF is a high-authority source for macroeconomic analysis.	We used it to confirm the tourism-led recovery and economic backdrop. We kept rent-growth estimates tied to real macro fundamentals.
World Bank Data	It aggregates country-level indicators from official and international sources.	We used it for broad population, income and inflation context. We used it to think about rental affordability in Antigua.
Inland Revenue Department property tax	It is the official tax-administration source for property tax.	We used it to explain property-tax obligations for landlords. We also used it to build conservative owner-cost estimates.
Property Tax and Valuation Act	It is the legal basis for property valuation and taxation.	We used it to understand how valuation can be linked to expected net annual rent. We kept landlord tax explanations simple but careful.
Inland Revenue Department ABST	It is the official source for Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax.	We used it to separate long-term residential rent from short-stay accommodation. We flagged ABST as a point landlords should not ignore.
Inland Revenue Department withholding tax	It is the official source for withholding-tax guidance.	We used it to warn non-resident landlords to verify their obligations. We did not assume that every foreign owner has the same tax treatment.
Paradise Properties Antigua long-term rentals	It is a local agency showing visible long-term rental listings.	We used it to price furnished and higher-quality homes. We compared its listings with other agencies to avoid relying on one source.
Apex Realtors Antigua long-term rentals	It is a local real estate agency with current monthly rental listings.	We used it to capture more affordable and mid-market rentals. We also used utility-inclusion details for landlord-cost assumptions.
Chestertons Antigua Jolly Harbour rentals	It helps show pricing in one of Antigua’s key premium rental areas.	We used it to price the Jolly Harbour marina segment. We kept this segment separate because it is more expensive than the islandwide average.
OnePeople Realtors rentals	It provides current local listings beyond the luxury marina market.	We used it to cross-check lower and middle rental bands. We included it to avoid relying only on expat-facing inventory.