Access to adequate housing is a fundamental human right of every citizen. Yet, this remains unrealized in the lives of over 300 million women in Sub Saharan Africa characterized by severe patriarchal cultural practice, unequal rights in legislative and policy frameworks and underlying systemic and structural gender inequalities norms due to acute poverty, violence, disabilities and migration status. Illustrating with Buea, a cosmopolitan city in Cameroon, this study examines the challenges faced by women in acquiring adequate housing and the gaps in housing policies implementation practices. The study adopted an explanatory and exploratory design. Field observations, interviews and questionnaires were used in data collection. Both descriptive (percentiles) and inferential (correlation analysis) statistical tools were used to process the data to establish the results. Findings revealed significant gender inequalities in the housing sector in terms of land tenure and housing ownership, access to services and policy formulations. Ultimately, the study calls for a rethink of housing policy and services provision through the promotion of equality, dignity, finances and worth for all while accommodating women’s difference and effective participation in decision-making to ensure housing equality in Sub-Saharan cities.