Manila average 1-bed rent: ₱30,000/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +5% BGC and Makati rents stabilise Condo supply keeps growth moderate Quezon City sees steady demand Deposits are typically 2 months plus 1 month advance. Rent control applies to lower-priced units, capping annual increases. Manila average 1-bed rent: ₱30,000/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +5% BGC and Makati rents stabilise Condo supply keeps growth moderate Quezon City sees steady demand Deposits are typically 2 months plus 1 month advance. Rent control applies to lower-priced units, capping annual increases.
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Manila Rent Guide 2026
Average rent costs by neighbourhood, yearly rent increases and tenant rights in Manila. The typical one-bedroom rent is ₱30,000 per month, up 5% year on year.
Average rent by neighbourhood
| Neighbourhood | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | Yearly increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makati (Legazpi/Salcedo) | ₱45,000 | ₱75,000 | +4.6% |
| BGC (Taguig) | ₱55,000 | ₱90,000 | +4.8% |
| Ortigas Center | ₱32,000 | ₱52,000 | +5.2% |
| Quezon City | ₱22,000 | ₱35,000 | +5.6% |
Indicative 2026 figures (per month, PHP). Compare with real tenant-reported rents on RentScore.
Average rent per square metre in Manila
₱600 / m² per month
City-wide indicative average, based on a typical 50 m² one-bedroom flat. Central neighbourhoods cost more:
- Makati (Legazpi/Salcedo): ₱900 / m²
- BGC (Taguig): ₱1,100 / m²
- Ortigas Center: ₱640 / m²
- Quezon City: ₱440 / m²
Deposit laws in Manila
- Deposits are typically 2 months plus 1 month advance.
- Always get a written inventory with dated photos at move-in to protect your deposit.
How do foreigners and expats without a local credit score find a home in Manila with RentScore?
- Check the building first: read verified tenant reviews, rent history and street safety on RentScore before you contact a landlord.
- Know the fair price: use the neighbourhood averages above and the RentScore rent estimate so you are not overcharged as a newcomer.
- Replace the missing credit score: offer an employment contract, recent payslips, a reference from your previous landlord and your RentScore rental history.
- Consider a rent guarantee service or a larger (but legal) deposit instead of a local guarantor — never pay more than the legal limit shown above.
- Upload your lease to the free RentScore contract check: RentScore flags hidden clauses, unfair rent increases and deposit traps in your own language.
- Ask the RentScore advisor below any local question, in any language.
Tenant rights in Manila
- Deposits are typically 2 months plus 1 month advance.
- Rent control applies to lower-priced units, capping annual increases.
- Get a notarised lease and official receipts for payments.
- Association dues may be billed to the tenant — check before signing.
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