Rent in Bali 2026: Villa, Studio & Apartment Prices by Area
Rent is the biggest line in any Bali budget — typically 40–50% of your monthly spending — and it's the number that varies most by area. So how much does it actually cost in 2026? These prices were collected in August 2026 from Indonesian rental portals (Mamikos, Travelio, Livuma, 99.co, Pinhome, Realoka) and expat marketplace listings. Figures are in Indonesian rupiah; conversions use roughly Rp17,900/USD. Rental demand peaks in July–August and December, when prices tend to be highest.
How Much Is Rent in Bali in 2026?
| Area | Budget room (kos/guesthouse) | Villa / apartment |
|---|---|---|
| Canggu | Rp1.045jt–5jt ($58.4-279)/month | Villa (2-storey, semi-furnished) ~Rp15jt ($838)/month |
| Ubud | Rp900rb–8jt ($50.3-447)/month | Villas from ~Rp10jt ($559)/month; homestays from Rp2jt ($112) |
| Seminyak & Kerobokan | Apartments Rp7.9–8.45jt ($4,413-472) (Legian) | Villas Rp26.7–60jt ($14,916-3,352)/month (premium tier) |
| Sanur | Median Rp29jt ($1,620) across 45–51 monthly listings | 2BR with home office ~Rp21.6jt ($1,207)/month |
| Denpasar | Rp950rb–4jt ($53.1-223)/month | 1BR furnished apartment ~Rp7.5jt ($419)/month |
Rent in Canggu
Canggu commands the famous "Canggu premium": nomad demand keeps outstripping supply, so the same room costs 30–60% more than comparable spots elsewhere. On the budget end, kos rooms run Rp1.045jt ($58.4) (dorm/shared) to Rp5jt ($279) for a private AC studio. A proper furnished villa — like the two-storey semi-furnished Villa Tiki Hiti listed at Rp15jt ($838)/month — is the realistic entry point for villa life. If you want a pool villa under Rp10jt ($559) in Canggu, you'll be looking hard or settling for a room share.
Rent in Ubud
Ubud offers the best value-vs-vibe balance in Bali. Budget kos run Rp900rb–8jt ($50.3-447): think Rp900rb ($50.3) (Kost Bu Dewi), Rp1.2jt ($67) (Kost Saucha), Rp1.8jt ($101) (Kost Ketut, en-suite), Rp3.2jt ($179) (Pondok Bulan Mas), Rp5.5jt ($307) (Mimi Manis 1BR) and up to Rp8jt ($447) for Bisma Sari. Villas start around Rp10jt ($559)/month — 99.co lists sub-15jt options, and a 3BR villa in nearby Sukawati rents for Rp10jt ($559)/month or Rp90jt ($5,028)/year. Homestays like The Golden Bridge start from Rp2jt ($112)/month if you're flexible. You can also find yearly deals, such as the Ubud 3BR listed on OLX at Rp57jt ($3,184)/year (roughly Rp4.75jt ($265)/month) — though confirm whether the price is truly annual [VERIFY].
Rent in Seminyak & Kerobokan
This is Bali's premium rental tier. Service apartments nearby offer a middle path: Eazy Suite Legian (1BR) at Rp8.45jt ($472)/month and Miniblock Legian (studio, 19 m²) at Rp7.9jt ($441)/month. Villas, though, are a different world: a minimalist villa on Jl. Bidadari near Kerobokan rents for Rp320jt ($17,877)/year (≈Rp26.7jt ($1,492)/month, minimum 12 months), while a furnished pool villa like Dewi Saraswati lists at Rp60jt ($3,352)/month. If you don't need to be walking distance to the beach clubs, Kerobokan and Legian give you more square meters per rupiah.
Rent in Sanur
Sanur is the calm, family-friendly option — and the median monthly listing price reflects its quality: across 45–51 monthly villa listings on Livuma (updated August 2026), the median is Rp29jt ($1,620)/month. A 2BR villa with a home office goes for about Rp21.6jt ($1,207)/month. Sanur is pricier than Ubud or Denpasar, but quieter and closer to the beach than Canggu's chaos. For tighter budgets, rooms in the older Sanur streets and nearby Renon (Denpasar) are considerably cheaper.
Rent in Denpasar
Denpasar is the budget anchor and the smartest move if you want to keep rent low without leaving the south. Kos rooms run Rp950rb–4jt ($53.1-223): Kost Jl. Sutoyo at Rp950rb ($53.1) (shared bathroom), Languan By Intisari at Rp1.75jt ($97.8), Sanes Living with AC and WiFi at Rp2.3jt ($128), up to Rp4jt ($223) for Knj Suite. Furnished apartments like The Rooms (1BR, fully furnished) sit around Rp7.5jt ($419)/month. You'll trade the beach for cheaper rent, but Canggu and Ubud are 30–60 minutes away by scooter, and Denpasar has the best food prices on the island.
Monthly vs Yearly Contracts, Deposits & Fine Print
Expect to pay 3–6 months of rent as a deposit upfront — the single biggest surprise for newcomers. Yearly contracts usually beat monthly ones (that's why you see annual figures like Rp90jt ($5,028) and Rp320jt ($17,877)), and landlords often discount 10–20% for a full year paid in advance. Before signing, clarify: is electricity/water included? Who maintains the pool and garden? What's the deposit-return condition? Many contracts exclude utilities — electricity with heavy AC use can add Rp700K–1.5jt ($39.1-83.8)/month on top of rent.
Where to Find Listings
Skip Airbnb for long stays — it carries a 30–60% markup over local rates. Instead, use Facebook groups (Bali Expats, Canggu Community Group, Ubud Digital Nomads, Bali Rental Property, Sanur Community), OLX and Rumah123 for villas, Travelio for service apartments, and Mamikos for kos rooms. Red flags: being asked to pay before viewing, no written contract, "foreigner pricing" at 2x the local rate, and agents demanding a full month's rent as a fee.
How to Negotiate Rent
Bali rents are negotiable. Offer a longer contract, pay several months upfront, or move in low season (March–June, September–November) when villas sit empty. Ask what's included before you negotiate the number — getting electricity included can be worth more than a Rp500K ($27.9) discount.
FAQ
Can foreigners rent in Bali? Yes — renting is straightforward for foreigners, with a standard lease agreement. Buying is a different story: foreigners can't own freehold land, and long-term ownership runs through leasehold structures.
Is Airbnb cheaper than renting monthly? Almost never for stays over a month. Airbnb prices are 30–60% above local monthly rates, though its monthly discounts can be useful for a 1–2 month trial before committing.
What's the cheapest area to rent in Bali? Denpasar, by a wide margin — kos from Rp950rb ($53.1) and furnished 1BR apartments around Rp7.5jt ($419). Ubud offers the best value among the lifestyle areas.
Get the free area-by-area rent cheat sheet with these ranges (and red flags to avoid) in one page — plus the full breakdown of budgets, contracts and neighborhoods in The Bali Relocation Blueprint: Real Costs, Real Numbers (2026 edition).