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Yaba 2-Bedroom Flat

Annual Rent

₦2.8M

Mushrooms Split

₦1.4M each

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Adaeze, 26

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Remote Worker · Yaba

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Tolu, 24

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Hybrid Worker · Ikeja

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Kemi, 28

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Office Worker · Lekki

Flatmate Matching

Split Rent. Live Better.

A ₦2.5M flat becomes ₦1.25M each. Our algorithm matches you with someone who actually fits.

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Vibe Check

Scored on cleanliness, schedule, budget, noise tolerance, and guest policy.

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Shege Warnings

Flag dealbreakers — noisy area, no water, live-in landlord. The system warns you before you waste time.

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Everyone is Verified

Every flatmate verifies their NIN. No anonymous strangers. You know who you're living with.

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Fill Every Room.
Keep Every Naira.

List individual rooms, not just whole flats. Seekers book and pay per room through escrow. You get NIN-verified tenants, auto-generated agreements, and direct bank payouts.

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Rent Without the Risk

Escrow-protected payments. NIN-verified hosts. Live-captured photos. Every safeguard that should exist in Nigerian rentals — finally does.

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Escrow-Protected
Rent

Your payment sits in escrow — not the host's pocket. Funds only release after you move in and confirm. Full refund if the apartment doesn't match.

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Doesn't match? Full refund. No questions.

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Every Listing Verified

Hosts verify their NIN, capture photos live at the property with GPS, and pass meter debt checks. No recycled photos. No fake addresses. You see what's actually there.

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Split Rent Smartly

Can't afford it solo? Our algorithm matches you with compatible flatmates based on cleanliness, schedule, budget, and lifestyle — then splits rent, bills, and chores through one dashboard.

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Some of the things
you may want to know.

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about renting, flatmate matching, and staying safe in Nigeria. Still need help? Talk to us.

How do I find a flat to rent in Lagos?keyboard_arrow_down
Browse verified listings on Mushrooms by area — Yaba, Lekki, Ikeja, Surulere and 130+ more neighbourhoods. Every listing is GPS-verified with live-captured photos, NIN-verified hosts, and escrow-protected payments. Sign up, set your budget and preferred areas, and browse instantly.
How much does rent cost in Lagos in 2026?keyboard_arrow_down
Rent in Lagos ranges from ₦400K–₦600K/year for a self-contain in areas like Ajah and Surulere, to ₦1.2M–₦3M for a 1-bedroom in Lekki or Ikeja, and ₦3M–₦8M+ for 2-bedrooms in Victoria Island or Ikoyi. Splitting rent with a verified flatmate on Mushrooms can cut your cost by 50%.
How does Mushrooms protect me from rental scams?keyboard_arrow_down
Every Mushrooms listing goes through a Verification Suite: hosts must verify their NIN (National Identification Number), capture live photos and video at the property with GPS, and pass meter debt checks. Your rent is held in escrow until you physically move in and confirm the apartment matches the listing. If it doesn't, you get a full refund.
Can I split rent with a flatmate in Nigeria?keyboard_arrow_down
Yes. Mushrooms matches you with compatible flatmates based on lifestyle, budget, cleanliness, and work schedule. Our Vibe Check algorithm scores compatibility so you live with someone who gets you. Once matched, you can split rent, utility bills, and even chore rotation through the platform.
How does the escrow payment work?keyboard_arrow_down
When you commit to a listing, your payment goes into a secure escrow account — not directly to the host. The funds are only released after you move in and confirm everything matches the listing. If the apartment doesn't match what was advertised, you get a full refund. No more paying a year's rent to a stranger and hoping for the best.
What is NIN verification and why does it matter for renting?keyboard_arrow_down
NIN (National Identification Number) verification confirms the real identity of every host on Mushrooms. This means you know exactly who you're renting from — not a fake agent or scammer. Platforms without identity verification are responsible for the majority of rental fraud in Nigeria.
How do I list my apartment on Mushrooms?keyboard_arrow_down
Sign up as a host, verify your NIN, capture live photos and video of your property (the app guides you through this), fill out the FAQ about your apartment, and set up viewing schedules. Once your GPS location is verified and your identity is confirmed, your listing goes live to thousands of seekers.