JAKARTA - The city of Jakarta is still the dynamic capital city of the State of Indonesia, and is a magnet for expatriates in Southeast Asia. For those who are in the early stages of relocation, understanding residential options is vital.
A studio-type apartment with a compact size and a relatively low rental fee is an attractive option for young or partner professionals. The following is a complete analysis with data as of April 2025.
Here we try to collect data on the comparison of rental prices for several types of apartments in Jakarta.
Category
Details
Source
Rental Price
- Ordinary Apartments: IDR 218,432/m2/month- Serviced Apartment: IDR 403,284/m2/month- Studio 45 m2: IDR 4,489,560 8,341,020/month
Rukita, Expatriates.com, Flokq, Nestpick
The Vacancy Level
- 36.4% (Ordinary Apartments)- 35.7% (Serviced Apartments)
Rukita, Flokq
Price Growth
- Ordinary Apartments: +1.06% YoY- Serviced Apartment: +1.35% YoY
Expot.or.id, Flokq, Nestpick
Supply & Request
- No new projects for regular apartments- 53 new units for serviced apartment- Net absorption: -139 units (oversupply)
Cushman & Wakefield - Jakarta MarketBeat Q1 2025
For expatriates, studio apartments offer a number of advantages relevant to their lifestyle:
More affordable Prices Compared to large houses or apartments, the studio is clearly more cost-effective. Data from Expatistan shows that the average rental price for 45 m2 units ranges from IDR 4.5 million in the standard area to IDR 8.3 million in the premium area.
Light treatment with an average area of 3645 m2, the studio does not require much effort to clean and care for practicality for super busy expats.
The ModernMeski petite facility, most studios are equipped with swimming pools, gyms, to 24-hour security. In fact, some, such as Pakubuwono Residence, provide additional facilities such as libraries and indoor swimming pools.
Strong Social Communities In environments such as Kemang and Mega Kuningan, expatriates can more easily socialize and form community networks, especially with the presence of restaurants and supermarkets that support certain cultural needs. Expopatrate Favorite Areas: Where Should You Live? Here's a summary of the area that is widely glanced at by expatriates: Locations of Excess Lack of Kemang Active Economy, international culinary, near schools of NZ & Australia Floods, late afternoon traffic jams, Mega Kuningan Modern narrow sidewalks, near offices & embassies, can walk to malls (Kasablanka City) High prices, little local culture Pondok Indah Tenang, safe, near airports and international schools Far from CBD, can feel tedious for young Kelapa Gading Full Facilities, affordable apartments, mall access & Hospital Locations away from the Kebon Jeruk business center. Friendly prices, near airports, many residential projects are growing Still limited Public facilities Conclusion that Studio apartments are suitable residential solutions for expatriates in Jakarta: efficient, comfortable, and affordable. However, like other property decisions, it is important to consider lifestyles, work locations, and budgets. With stable market trends and high void levels, this may be the right time to seek the best offers. If you are considering relocation to Jakarta or want to compare residential options, understanding the dynamics of local markets can help you make wiser decisions.
The following is a summary of the area that is widely looked at by expatriates:
Location
Excessive
Lacks
Kemang
Active expat community, international culinary, near NZ & Australia school
Floods, afternoon traffic jams, narrow sidewalks
Mega Kuningan
Modern, near the office & embassy, can walk to the mall (Kasablanka City)
High prices, a little local culture
Pondok Indah
Calm, safe, near airports and international schools
Far from CBD, it can be boring for young people
Kelapa Gading
Complete facilities, affordable apartments, mall access & hospital
Locations far from the business center
Kebon Jeruk
Friendly prices, near airports, many residential projects are developing
There are still limited public facilities
An apartment studio is a decent residential solution for expatriates in Jakarta: efficient, comfortable, and affordable. However, like other property decisions, it is important to consider lifestyles, work locations, and budgets. With a stable market trend and a high level of void, this may be the right time to seek the best offer.
If you are considering relocation to Jakarta or want to compare residential options, understanding the dynamics of local markets can help you make wiser decisions.
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