The median rent for a one-bedroom in Hong Kong is US$2,421 in 2025.
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Finding the right place to rent or buy may even be on top Repeat real estate investors considering that it may have an impact on your wallet. This is especially true in metropolitan areas where real estate prices tend to be at a higher level.
In addition to popular30% rule“This suggests that tenants should spend no more than 30% of their pre-tax income on housing, another common strategy is”3 times the annual income“Rules – Homebuyers should make their total mortgage annual income three times their annual income.
Based on 2025 data from local property portals and government websites in each country, researchers from Global Property Guide have edited List Median rent and purchase prices in several major Asian cities.
According to the figures listed below (Updated in August) are based on the median monthly requirements for renting and purchasing one-bedroom homes, in 2025, in each city’s interior. Global Property Guide:
Hanoi, Vietnam
1 bedroom rent per month: $275
Median requirement to purchase 1 bedroom price: $106,000
Mumbai, India
1 bedroom rent per month: $387
Median requirement to purchase 1 bedroom price: $122,000
Jakarta, Indonesia
1 bedroom rent per month: $400
Median requirement to purchase 1 bedroom price: $46,000
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
1 bedroom rent per month: $550
Median requirement to purchase 1 bedroom price: $100,000
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
1 bedroom rent per month: $562
Median requirement to purchase 1 bedroom price: $151,000
Tokyo, Japan
1 bedroom rent per month: $700
Median requirement to purchase 1 bedroom price: $279,000
Bangkok, Thailand
1 bedroom rent per month: $722
Median requirement to purchase 1 bedroom price: $120,000
Taipei, Taiwan
1 bedroom rent per month: $973
Median requirement to purchase 1 bedroom price: $641,000
Hongkong
1 bedroom rent per month: $2,421
Median requirement to purchase 1 bedroom price: $968,200
Singapore
1 bedroom rent per month: $2,740
Median requirement to purchase 1 bedroom price: $900,000
During the hunting apartment, there are some prospective tenants who can use some strategies to negotiate prices. One of the best things is armed research, expert explain. For example, you can compare listing prices for similar units nearby.
Additionally, you can try to negotiate any additional fees, or request a location when moving in. Another often forgotten strategy is that people can still negotiate their monthly rent even if they already live in apartments.
In CNBC videoAuthor and TV host Ramit Sethi suggested that renters can approach the landlord and said:
“Based on the data, it seems the apartment trend in this neighborhood is down x%…I have been a good tenant and I’ve been here for X years. I plan to stay here for many years. I never cause unnecessary problems or damage. I want to negotiate for a lower rent, which is my advice.”
Sisi added that while landlords may still say “no”, renters can eventually save thousands of dollars if they can successfully negotiate a new deal.
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