About Paden
One App. Every Home.
Paden started as a student accommodation platform connecting university students with landlords near campus. Today it has grown into Zimbabwe's full housing marketplace — covering student rentals, residential homes, houses for sale, vacant stands, commercial shops and offices.
Whether you are a student looking for a safe room near your university, a family searching for a home to rent, or a buyer looking for a stand or house to purchase, Paden puts verified listings right in your pocket.
Explore the App
Two Platforms, One App
Who Paden Serves
Student Housing
For university students who need accommodation near campus. Search by university, browse rooms, cottages and flats with verified photos, and message landlords directly — all from the app.
- Rooms, cottages & flats near university
- Filter by university & location
- Verified landlord profiles & reviews
- In-app messaging & directions
General Housing
For everyone else. Whether you are renting a house, buying a stand, leasing a shop or looking for an office — Paden's general marketplace has listings across Zimbabwe for the public.
- Houses, stands, shops & offices
- For rent & for sale listings
- Filter by city, price & type
- Make offers & save listings
App Features
Everything You Need
Smart Search & Filters
Search by city, suburb, price range, property type and mode (rent or sale). Find exactly what you need in seconds.
Detailed Property Listings
Full photo galleries, bedrooms, bathrooms, amenities, price and negotiability — everything visible before you make contact.
Live Google Maps Directions
Get turn-by-turn directions to any property directly inside the app. No more getting lost trying to find a place you like.
In-App Messaging
Message landlords directly without sharing your phone number. Enquire, negotiate and discuss terms all within the app.
Ratings & Reviews
Read honest reviews from past tenants. Rate landlords and properties so the community always has up-to-date feedback.
Save & Follow
Save listings you like and follow landlords to get notified when they post new properties. Never miss a great listing again.
Student Housing
Universities Covered by Paden
Paden has verified landlords near these universities offering accommodation for students.
University of Zimbabwe
Harare — one of Zimbabwe's oldest and largest universities.
NUST
Bulawayo — National University of Science and Technology.
Midlands State University
Gweru — wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Chinhoyi University of Technology
Chinhoyi — technology, engineering and business.
Bindura University of Science Education
Bindura — focus on science and education.
Great Zimbabwe University
Masvingo — comprehensive university offering varied courses.
Africa University
Mutare — undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Harare Institute of Technology
Harare — applied sciences, engineering and technology.
Women's University in Africa
Harare — empowering women through higher education.
How It Works
3 Easy Steps
Download the App
Available on Google Play Store. Install Paden on your Android device for free and get started in minutes.
Choose Your Platform
Register as a student or as a general housing user. Set up your profile in under a minute and start browsing listings.
Find Your Place
Browse listings, save your favourites, message landlords directly, and get directions to any property on the map.
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A Clean, Easy-to-Use Interface for Every User
Paden is built for everyday Zimbabweans. Whether you are a first-year student searching for a room or a landlord managing multiple properties across the country, the app keeps it simple and fast.
We handle digital marketing for your property so it reaches the right audience — increasing your online presence and connecting you with qualified tenants and buyers.
Download
Get Paden on Your Phone Today
Free to download. Start browsing hundreds of verified listings across Zimbabwe the moment you sign up.