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
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.
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.
Search by city, suburb, price range, property type and mode (rent or sale). Find exactly what you need in seconds.
Full photo galleries, bedrooms, bathrooms, amenities, price and negotiability — everything visible before you make contact.
Get turn-by-turn directions to any property directly inside the app. No more getting lost trying to find a place you like.
Message landlords directly without sharing your phone number. Enquire, negotiate and discuss terms all within the app.
Read honest reviews from past tenants. Rate landlords and properties so the community always has up-to-date feedback.
Save listings you like and follow landlords to get notified when they post new properties. Never miss a great listing again.
Paden has verified landlords near these universities offering accommodation for students.
Harare — one of Zimbabwe's oldest and largest universities.
Bulawayo — National University of Science and Technology.
Gweru — wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Chinhoyi — technology, engineering and business.
Bindura — focus on science and education.
Masvingo — comprehensive university offering varied courses.
Mutare — undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Harare — applied sciences, engineering and technology.
Harare — empowering women through higher education.
Available on Google Play Store. Install Paden on your Android device for free and get started in minutes.
Register as a student or as a general housing user. Set up your profile in under a minute and start browsing listings.
Browse listings, save your favourites, message landlords directly, and get directions to any property on the map.
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.
Free to download. Start browsing hundreds of verified listings across Zimbabwe the moment you sign up.