SPATIAL VARIATIONS OF HOUSING RENTAL VALUES IN BIRNIN KEBBI METROPOLIS, KEBBI STATE

Abstract

Housing is an essential human need that shapes the well-being of all citizens, hence, accessibility to decent and 
affordable housing has emerged as one of the most daunting challenges of the contemporary century in many 
countries. Nigeria is perhaps the fastest urbanizing country in the African continent and one of the 
fundamental challenges facing the country is provision of affordable housing. This study assessed the spatial 
variation in housing rental values in Birnin Kebbi metropolis, Nigeria with a view to identifying the socio
economic characteristics of tenants in Birnin Kebbi. The study adopted the use of mixed method approach. 
Data were collected through questionnaire and interview survey from 322 respondents, which were randomly 
selected from the target population in the study area. The data collected were subjected to analysis using 
descriptive analysis and inferential statistics with frequency distribution table. Findings revealed that two
bedroom apartment was in higher demand within the period of 33years.  It demonstrated that houses in low 
density normally have higher value and vice-versa because of accessibility to and availability of social 
facilities among others. In addition, housing features positively influenced rental housing value. It was 
recommended that relevant stakeholders in real estate which include the government, real estate professionals, 
and property developers should consider the provision of more two-bedroom housing categories. Government 
should improve vicinity characteristics through facilities upgrade in the low quality areas to ensure high 
property value in the study area.