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ABSTRACT
This study examines the objectives; to assess the rental passing of student inhabited residential properties in the study area, compare the rental passing in the selected locations in the study area, examine infrastructure related factors influencing the rental passing in the study area. This is with a view to examine the extent of impact of infrastructure on rental passing in student inhabited areas. A quantitative survey approach was employed to analyze objective one, objective two was analyzed using independent sample T-test then descriptive statistics for infrastructure related factors influencing rental passing as objective three, utilizing questionnaires administered to 123 student housing units across two selected areas - 19th Street with welldeveloped road infrastructure, accessibility and good drainage system, and 21st Street with limited road access and no drainage system. Descriptive statistics revealed an average rental passing of ₦260,882 on 19th Street and ₦249,479 on 21st Street. However, an independent sample t-test indicated no statistically significant difference in rental passing between the locations (p=0.627), suggesting a limited direct impact of infrastructure disparities. Further analysis highlighted property condition, water/electricity supply, and drainage quality as the top-ranked infrastructure-related factors influencing students' willingness to pay rental prices. The findings suggest that while infrastructure plays a role in student housing preferences, its impact on actual rental passing is not as pronounced in the study area. The study provides insights for investors, property developers, and policymakers in understanding the nuanced relationship between infrastructure and student housing markets, informing strategic decision-making and targeted improvements to enhance tenant satisfaction and investment returns.
