Hong Kong average 1-bed rent: HK$18,000/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +4% Hong Kong rents rise on talent inflow Student demand lifts Kowloon Luxury rents recover The standard deposit is 2 months' rent plus 1 month in advance. Leases are typically 2 years with a 1-year break clause. Hong Kong average 1-bed rent: HK$18,000/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +4% Hong Kong rents rise on talent inflow Student demand lifts Kowloon Luxury rents recover The standard deposit is 2 months' rent plus 1 month in advance. Leases are typically 2 years with a 1-year break clause.
Hong Kong · Rent guide
Average rent in Hong Kong 2026
Average rent costs by neighbourhood, yearly rent increases and tenant rights in Hong Kong. The typical one-bedroom rent is HK$18,000 per month, up 4% year on year.
Average rent by neighbourhood
| Neighbourhood | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | Yearly increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central | HK$30,000 | HK$48,000 | +3.6% |
| Wan Chai | HK$22,000 | HK$34,000 | +4.1% |
| Kowloon Station | HK$25,000 | HK$38,000 | +3.8% |
| Sha Tin | HK$15,000 | HK$21,000 | +4.4% |
Indicative 2026 figures (per month, HKD). Compare with real tenant-reported rents on RentScore.
Tenant rights in Hong Kong
- The standard deposit is 2 months' rent plus 1 month in advance.
- Leases are typically 2 years with a 1-year break clause.
- Stamp duty is usually split between landlord and tenant.
- Subdivided flats have tenancy controls with rent increase limits.
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