Search the entire rental market in one place.
Rental alerts from South Africa's major listing sites, straight to your inbox.
Built for South African renters
Search every major rental site in one place.
Automated alerts
Our bots scan the market 24/7 so you don't have to.
Free to use
Set up your first search profile in under a minute.
Discover how many matches we'll find for you
Tell us what you're after, see how active your market is right now.
Add at least one suburb to see your match estimate.
Find your next home faster.
Knoq monitors the whole South African rental market and alerts you when a match appears, before anyone else sees it.
Built for South Africa
We monitor listings across South Africa. Choose the areas you want and we'll email you when a matching rental is listed.
Market Insights
South Africa's rental market, by the numbers.
A few highlights from our 2026 national report. See the insights page to view more of our analysis.
Where the national market actually sits.
How South Africa's rental listings distribute across price bands, where the volume sits, and where competition is fiercest.
What the same budget buys city by city.
Actual median prices by bedroom across South Africa's major rental cities. No estimates.
| City | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town | R14,000 | R21,000 | R26,000 |
| Stellenbosch | R12,500 | R17,000 | R24,000 |
| Ballito | R8,250 | R14,000 | R22,500 |
| Johannesburg | R7,000 | R9,500 | R15,500 |
| Pretoria | R7,825 | R9,150 | R16,100 |
| Durban | R6,700 | R9,475 | R14,000 |
| Bloemfontein | R5,075 | R7,875 | R10,500 |
The Full Report
Dive into the full picture.
These are just three slides. The full 2026 national report covers price tiers, regional premiums, supply hotspots, and what to expect in your suburb.
See all insightsPricing FAQ
Is Knoq free?
Yes. Knoq Watch is completely free. You get 1 search profile covering up to 2 suburbs, and a weekly digest email at no cost.
For instant alerts (delivered under 60 seconds from when we detect a new listing), upgrade to Knoq First. A once-off R199 60-day pass.
Knoq First does not auto-renew. Ideally, you'll find your dream home before the 60 days are up.
PRICING
Find your rental faster
No subscription. No auto-renewal. Pay once, use for 60 days, or use Watch for free, forever.
Knoq Watch
For casual renters expanding their search
Free
forever, no card required
What's included
- All areas in South Africa
- 1 search profile · 2 suburbs
- Weekly digest email
- Not included: Instant alerts
- Not included: Multiple search profiles
Knoq First
For renters who want to be first to view
R199
once-off · 60-day pass · no auto-renewal
Everything in Watch, plus
- Alerts within 60 seconds of listing detection
- 4 search profiles · 4 suburbs each
- Instant, daily, or weekly alerts
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Everything you need to know about Knoq and how it works.