Area guide · September 2026
Buying property in Old Cairo — 2026 guideدليل شراء عقار في Old Cairo
Old Cairo has 1 compounds with new-build inventory. Units start from about 3.5M EGP (median 48.3M EGP, ~110,341 EGP/m²) — 11% above the national median — with payment plans up to 7 years.
100% of tracked units here are commercial (offices, clinics, retail). Every price on this page is residential only.
Old Cairo is the historic core of the city, and it is not a new-build market. We track a single compound here, which is why this page is a listing rather than a guide.
What it costs
Across 1 compounds in Old Cairo, the median asking price is about 48.3M EGP, or roughly 110,341 EGP per m² — 11% above the national median (national median 99,207 EGP/m²). Entry units start near 3.5M EGP.
What this page can and cannot tell you
Property in central Cairo overwhelmingly trades as resale, which this site does not cover. Do not read the figures on this page as representative of Old Cairo prices — a single compound cannot describe a district this large and this varied.
We only publish a page for an area once it clears a minimum sample, and we say so plainly when the sample is at the low end. Figures drawn from a handful of compounds move sharply with a single new launch, so use them directionally rather than as a market rate.
Payment plans in Old Cairo
Developers here typically start from a 10% down payment, with installments stretching up to 7 years. Tell us your budget and we'll match you to the plan that fits.
Top compounds in Old Cairo
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Frequently asked
Why does this Old Cairo page have so few compounds?
Because we only cover new-build stock sold by developers, and this area has very little of it. The wider local market runs mostly through resale, which is outside this site's scope.
Are these prices representative of Old Cairo?
No. With a sample this small, the figures describe the specific compounds we track rather than the area as a whole. Treat them as a starting point and verify against a broader source before relying on them.
What should I do instead?
Use the areas with deeper coverage for market context, and contact us about the specific compounds listed here if any of them fit what you are looking for.
Is Old Cairo a good area to buy in 2026?
Old Cairo has 1 compounds with live inventory and 21 new-build units, so choice is focused. On price per m² it sits 11% above the national median.
How much is an apartment in Old Cairo?
Units start from about 3.5M EGP (median 48.3M EGP, ~110,341 EGP/m²).
What payment plans are available in Old Cairo?
Down payments from around 10% with installment terms up to 7 years.
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