La Soukra Delivers 7% Rental Yields, Attracting Tunis Investors

La Soukra is emerging as the most lucrative suburb in the Tunis metropolitan area for buy-to-let investors, with current data pointing to the highest rental yields in the city. Landlords in this eastern suburb are now achieving average gross yields of nearly 7 percent-outpacing long-standing hotspots like El Menzah and Les Berges du Lac.

The timing is no accident. Demand for rental housing in Tunis has intensified in 2026, driven by a combination of rising student numbers at Université de Tunis El Manar, increased corporate relocations, and persistent housing shortages closer to the city core. With benchmark home prices inching up in traditional neighbourhoods, investors are casting a wider net for reliable returns.

The La Soukra Surge

Bordered by the lively Avenue Fattouma Bourguiba and dotted with gated communities such as Les Jardins de la Soukra, the district stands apart thanks to a blend of spacious apartments and modern villa compounds. Unlike older quarters like Mutuelleville, La Soukra boasts newer, energy-efficient buildings and easy access to the Tunis-Carthage International Airport. Local real estate agencies, including Century 21 La Soukra and Agence Immobilière Meziou, say demand from tenants-especially young professionals and expats-has consistently outpaced supply since early 2025.

Property data published by Mubawab in March 2026 shows the average sale price for a two-bedroom apartment in La Soukra stands at around 340,000 dinars, while average monthly rents hover near 2,000 dinars. This translates into a gross rental yield of close to 7%, significantly higher than yields of under 5.5% typically seen in Les Berges du Lac and not far off the rates in the city centre near Place Pasteur. Rental listings on Tayara.tn and through the La Soukra branch of Tunisia Immobilier confirm that furnished units often find tenants within 15 days-a rapid turnaround compared to other suburban zones.

Outlook for Investors

With several new developments underway-such as the Soukra Parc residential project set for partial completion by December 2026-the pipeline for modern housing remains strong. Investors eyeing La Soukra should be aware that yields are especially attractive for compact and mid-sized units, rather than luxury villas, where supply currently exceeds demand. Leasing furnished, family-sized apartments close to Avenue GP9 and Ecole Internationale de Carthage is proving particularly profitable as the academic year approaches.

Practical advice from local agencies: prioritize properties offering secure parking and flexible lease terms to capture high-mobility tenants. Prospective buyers should also monitor upcoming releases from the Agence Foncière d’Habitation and ongoing infrastructure upgrades, which are likely to reinforce La Soukra’s appeal. As the rest of Tunis grapples with tightening supply and slower rent growth, La Soukra’s rental-market momentum makes it a leading contender for property investors focused on steady, above-average returns in 2026.

This article is general information only and is not personal financial or investment advice. Consider your own circumstances and seek licensed professional advice before making financial decisions.