--- title: "De Waterkant Property Update: October 2025" description: "De Waterkant Property Update: October 2025 – explore sales trends, current listings, and short-term rental performance with Nox Cape Town." image: https://blog.nox.capetown/hubfs/53%20on%20Napier%2c%20De%20Waterkant%20(42).jpg --- [![Nox. rent. buy. manage. sell](https://blog.nox.capetown/hs-fs/hubfs/rent.%20buy.%20manage.%20sell-2.png?width=155&height=87&name=rent.%20buy.%20manage.%20sell-2.png "Nox. rent. buy. manage. sell")](https://nox.capetown/) [![Nox. rent. buy. manage. sell](https://blog.nox.capetown/hs-fs/hubfs/rent.%20buy.%20manage.%20sell-2.png?width=210&height=118&name=rent.%20buy.%20manage.%20sell-2.png "Nox. rent. buy. manage. sell")](https://nox.capetown/) [![Nox. rent. buy. manage. sell](https://blog.nox.capetown/hs-fs/hubfs/rent.%20buy.%20manage.%20sell-2.png?width=210&height=118&name=rent.%20buy.%20manage.%20sell-2.png "Nox. rent. buy. manage. sell")](https://nox.capetown/) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. - [Property Management](https://noxmanagement.co.za/) - [Property Sales](https://www.noxproperty.co.za/) - [Holiday Rentals](https://www.noxrentals.com/) - More - [Blog](https://blog.nox.capetown/blog) - [We Give Back](https://nox.capetown/we-give-back/) - [Nox in the Press](https://nox.capetown/nox-in-the-press/) - [Contact Us](https://nox.capetown/contact-us/) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # De Waterkant Property Update: October 2025 by [Nox](https://blog.nox.capetown/blog/author/nox) | Oct 9, 2025 [De Waterkant](https://www.noxrentals.com/cape-town/de-waterkant) continues to be one of Cape Town’s most vibrant and in-demand neighbourhoods, where old-world charm meets contemporary city living. Nestled between the CBD and the [V&A Waterfront](https://www.noxrentals.com/cape-town/va-waterfront), this stylish enclave attracts a mix of investors, homeowners, and travellers seeking the perfect balance between lifestyle and location. In this blog, we’ll cover: - **Sales Snapshot** – A look at what’s been selling and for how much. - **What’s Currently on the Market** – The latest listings and what buyers are paying. - **Short-Term Rentals** – Insights into the performance of De Waterkant’s holiday rental market. - **Market Overview** – How the overall area is performing year-on-year. ## Sales Snapshot Over the past 12 months, De Waterkant’s property market has shown steady demand across both freestanding homes and sectional title properties. **Freestanding Residential Properties** - Total sales: 5 - Average sale price: R6,215,000 - Highest sale price: R10,000,000 - Lowest sale price: R3,800,000 - Average time on the market: 222 days **Sectional Title Properties** - Total sales: 92 - Average sale price: R4,413,769 - Highest sale price: R18,650,000 - Lowest sale price: R1,300,000 - Average time on the market: 76 days It’s clear that sectional title apartments dominate this suburb, with buyers typically favouring low-maintenance, lock-up-and-go options close to the city centre. [![De Waterkant Apartment Rooftop](https://blog.nox.capetown/hs-fs/hubfs/De%20Waterkant/Viewfinder%20Photography4.jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=Viewfinder%20Photography4.jpg)](https://www.noxrentals.com/rentals/exquisite-de-waterkant-apartment-with-pool-157-waterkant) ## What’s Currently on the Market As of October 2025, 94 properties are listed in De Waterkant, with an average asking price of R5,440,000 and an average sale price of R4,100,000 — indicating a healthy but competitive market. Here’s a breakdown of average asking prices by bedroom count: - 1-bedroom: R3,395,000 - 2-bedroom: R6,200,000 - 3-bedroom: R13,225,000 - 4-bedroom: R17,500,000 - 5+ bedrooms: R10,222,500 On the high end, properties are currently listed up to R23,500,000, while entry-level apartments start around R2,495,000. The diversity in property types and price brackets makes De Waterkant attractive to both investors and lifestyle buyers. ![Cape Town skyline from De Waterkant Rooftop](https://blog.nox.capetown/hs-fs/hubfs/De%20Waterkant/Viewfinder%20Photography8.jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=Viewfinder%20Photography8.jpg) ## Short-Term Rentals **Estimated Average Revenue per Listing (Entire Market)** - Current Period: R491,190 - Previous Period: R466,620 - This equates to an increase of 5.27% year-on-year. **Average Total Active Listings in the Market** - Current Period: 973 - Previous Period: 838 - That means there were 135 more active listings in De Waterkant year-on-year. **Number of Bookings for De Waterkant** - Current Period: 31,340 - Previous Period: 24,960 - That’s a 25.56% increase year-on-year. **Average Occupancy % in De Waterkant** - Current Period: 77% - Previous Period: 76% - That’s a 1% increase year-on-year. ### Occupancy for the previous 365 days ![Graph depicting Occupancy previous 365 days](https://blog.nox.capetown/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Content/Occupancy%20previous%20365%20days.png?width=1200&height=294&name=Occupancy%20previous%20365%20days.png) ### Occupancy for the upcoming 365 days ![Graph depicting Occupancy upcoming 365 days](https://blog.nox.capetown/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Content/Occupancy%20upcoming%20365%20days.png?width=1200&height=292&name=Occupancy%20upcoming%20365%20days.png) ### Key Future Dates ![Key Future Dates](https://blog.nox.capetown/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Content/Key%20Future%20Dates-1.png?width=683&height=143&name=Key%20Future%20Dates-1.png)   These figures highlight a strong and growing short-term rental market. Despite a higher number of active listings, demand continues to rise, reflecting De Waterkant’s enduring appeal for both business and leisure travellers. For investors in the short-term rental space, these numbers reflect a resilient and growing market that continues to attract both local and international visitors. ![A street in De Waterkant](https://blog.nox.capetown/hs-fs/hubfs/De%20Waterkant/Photos-4.jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=Photos-4.jpg) ## Final Thoughts All in all, De Waterkant remains one of Cape Town’s most desirable neighbourhoods, whether you’re looking for a high-performing investment property, a city home, or a pied-à-terre close to the Waterfront. The area’s mix of heritage charm, excellent location, and consistent rental demand ensures that both the sales and short-term rental markets remain robust. With listings and occupancy levels on the rise, the outlook for De Waterkant heading into 2026 appears bright. \*Sources: [CMA](https://www.cmainfo.co.za/default_about.aspx) | [PriceLabs ](https://hello.pricelabs.co/)| [Property24](https://www.property24.com/) ## Looking for a Property Management Company? 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