How much are the rents in Calabarzon right now? (2026)

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What are typical rents in Calabarzon as of 2026?

What's the average monthly rent for a studio in Calabarzon as of 2026?

as of 2026, the average monthly rent for a studio in Calabarzon is about ₱16,000, which is roughly $270 or €230.

In most active Calabarzon rental areas, a realistic studio rent range is ₱12,000 to ₱20,000 per month, or about $200 to $330 and €170 to €290.

The rent changes a lot because a small studio in Nuvali, Santa Rosa, Silang or Maple Grove can cost much more than an older worker unit in Calamba, Dasmariñas, Imus, Antipolo or Santo Tomas.

What's the average monthly rent for a 1-bedroom in Calabarzon as of 2026?

as of 2026, the average monthly rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Calabarzon is about ₱22,000, which is roughly $370 or €310.

Most 1-bedroom apartments in Calabarzon rent for ₱16,000 to ₱28,000 per month, or about $270 to $470 and €230 to €400.

The cheapest 1-bedroom rents are often in older parts of Antipolo, Dasmariñas, Calamba, Lipa and Santo Tomas, while the highest 1-bedroom rents are usually in Nuvali, Santa Rosa, Cainta, Bacoor and estate-led parts of Cavite.

What's the average monthly rent for a 2-bedroom in Calabarzon as of 2026?

as of 2026, the average monthly rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Calabarzon is about ₱30,000, which is roughly $500 or €430.

Most 2-bedroom apartments and townhouse-style units in Calabarzon rent for ₱22,000 to ₱38,000 per month, or about $370 to $630 and €310 to €540.

The cheaper 2-bedroom rents are usually in older parts of Calamba, Dasmariñas, Santo Tomas and Lipa, while the most expensive 2-bedroom rents are in Nuvali, Bacoor, Imus, Cainta, Antipolo and premium parts of Lipa.

By the way, you will find much more detailed rent ranges in our property pack covering the real estate market in Calabarzon.

What's the average rent per square meter in Calabarzon as of 2026?

as of 2026, the average residential rent per square meter in Calabarzon is about ₱480 per sqm per month, which is roughly $8 or €7.

Across Calabarzon, a practical rent per square meter range is ₱350 to ₱650 per sqm per month, or about $6 to $11 and €5 to €9.

Calabarzon rent per square meter is usually lower than prime Metro Manila, but the best areas near Nuvali, Cainta, Bacoor and Santa Rosa can move closer to mid-market Metro Manila levels.

Rent per square meter rises above average when a unit is furnished, close to SLEX, CALAX or LRT access, inside a gated estate, near a mall or in a flood-safer location.

How much have rents changed year-over-year in Calabarzon in 2026?

as of 2026, average rents in Calabarzon are up by about 4% to 7% year over year in the strongest commuter and industrial locations.

The main drivers are population growth, worker demand, cheaper rents than Metro Manila, better road links and estate-led demand in places like Santa Rosa, Bacoor, Cainta and Santo Tomas.

This 2026 increase looks a little stronger than the softer Metro Manila condo trend, but Calabarzon rent growth is still modest rather than explosive.

What's the outlook for rent growth in Calabarzon in 2026?

as of 2026, the best estimate for Calabarzon rent growth for the rest of the year is about 3% to 6%.

The strongest support comes from Calabarzon’s large population base, factory jobs, Metro Manila spillover demand, industrial parks, SLEX, CALAX and better transit access.

The strongest rent growth is likely in Nuvali, Santa Rosa, Biñan, Bacoor, Imus, General Trias, Cainta and Santo Tomas.

The main risks are weak Metro Manila condo rents, too many new units in some estates, flooding issues, affordability pressure and slower-than-expected infrastructure benefits.

Which neighborhoods rent best in Calabarzon as of 2026?

Which neighborhoods have the highest rents in Calabarzon as of 2026?

as of 2026, the top high-rent areas in Calabarzon are Nuvali and Santa Rosa at about ₱38,000 per month, Bacoor and Imus at about ₱34,000, and Cainta and Antipolo at about ₱32,000, or roughly $630, $570 and $530, and €540, €490 and €460.

These Calabarzon areas get premium rents because they offer estate security, malls, schools, expressway access, newer buildings and easier movement toward Metro Manila or major job centers.

The typical tenants in these high-rent areas are young managers, expat staff, families, OFW-supported households and professionals who want more space than Metro Manila can offer.

By the way, we’ve written a blog article detailing Sources and methodology: we compared premium listings from Rentpad Laguna, Rentpad Cavite and Lamudi Cainta. We focused on repeatable tenant demand. We also used our own neighborhood scoring for rent strength.

Where do young professionals prefer to rent in Calabarzon right now?

The top areas for young professionals renting in Calabarzon are Bacoor, Imus and Cainta, with Santa Rosa and Biñan also very strong for people working near Laguna business parks.

Young professionals usually pay ₱14,000 to ₱28,000 per month in these Calabarzon locations, or about $230 to $470 and €200 to €400.

These areas attract young professionals because rents are lower than Metro Manila, while malls, internet, transport routes, offices, food places and weekend lifestyle options remain close.

By the way, you will find a detailed tenant analysis in our property pack covering the real estate market in Calabarzon.

Where do families prefer to rent in Calabarzon right now?

The top family-friendly rental areas in Calabarzon are Nuvali and Santa Rosa, Bacoor and Imus, and Antipolo and Cainta.

Families usually pay ₱25,000 to ₱60,000 per month for 2-bedroom or 3-bedroom homes in these Calabarzon areas, or about $420 to $1,000 and €360 to €860.

Families like these areas because they offer more space, gated subdivisions, parking, schools, hospitals, malls, safer streets and better access to Metro Manila or industrial jobs.

Well-known education options near these family areas include Xavier School Nuvali, Miriam College Nuvali, De La Salle University-Dasmariñas, Assumption Antipolo and local private schools around Cainta and Bacoor.

Which areas near transit or universities rent faster in Calabarzon in 2026?

as of 2026, the fastest-renting transit and university areas in Calabarzon are Bacoor near the LRT-1 Cavite Extension corridor, Los Baños near UPLB and Dasmariñas near DLSU-D.

Well-priced rentals in these high-demand Calabarzon areas often stay listed for only 7 to 21 days before a serious tenant appears.

A unit within easy reach of transit, a university or a major shuttle route can usually earn a rent premium of ₱2,000 to ₱6,000 per month, or about $30 to $100 and €30 to €90.

Which neighborhoods are most popular with expats in Calabarzon right now?

The most popular expat rental areas in Calabarzon are Nuvali and Santa Rosa, Tagaytay and Silang, and Lipa and Santo Tomas.

Expats usually pay ₱35,000 to ₱90,000 per month in these Calabarzon areas, or about $580 to $1,500 and €500 to €1,290.

These places attract expats because they offer larger homes, cooler or greener settings, gated communities, international-style amenities, industrial job access and a calmer lifestyle than central Metro Manila.

Japanese and other manufacturing-linked expats are more visible around Laguna and Batangas, while retirees and remote workers are more common in Tagaytay, Silang and Antipolo-style lifestyle areas.

And if you are also an expat, you may want to read our Sources and methodology: we reviewed FPIP, Rentpad Laguna Houses and Lamudi Laguna. We looked for premium and industrial-linked demand. We also used our own expat-location screening.

Who rents, and what do tenants want in Calabarzon right now?

What tenant profiles dominate rentals in Calabarzon?

The top tenant profiles in Calabarzon are Metro Manila commuters and young families, industrial workers, and students or early-career professionals.

A practical split is about 40% for commuters and families, 30% for industrial workers, and 20% for students and early-career professionals, with the remaining 10% made up of expats, retirees and other renters.

Commuters and families want 1-bedroom to 3-bedroom homes, industrial workers often want affordable studios or shared small units, and students prefer budget studios or rooms near campuses.

If you want to optimize your cashflow, you can read our Sources and methodology: we used PSA POPCEN, PSA GRDP and FPIP. We linked population, jobs and listing types. We also used our own tenant segmentation for Calabarzon rentals.

Do tenants prefer furnished or unfurnished in Calabarzon?

A practical estimate is that about 55% of small-unit tenants in Calabarzon prefer furnished or semi-furnished rentals, while about 45% prefer unfurnished rentals.

Furnished apartments in Calabarzon usually earn ₱3,000 to ₱8,000 more per month than similar unfurnished units, or about $50 to $130 and €40 to €110.

Furnished rentals are most popular with young professionals, students, industrial staff on assignment, expats and renters who do not plan to stay for many years.

Which amenities increase rent the most in Calabarzon?

The five amenities that lift Calabarzon rents the most are parking, air-conditioning, reliable fiber internet, gated security and close access to SLEX, CALAX, LRT routes, malls or schools.

Each strong amenity can add about ₱1,000 to ₱6,000 per month depending on the unit, or about $20 to $100 and €10 to €90, with parking and gated security usually creating the clearest premium.

In our property pack covering the real estate market in Calabarzon, we cover what are the best investments a landlord can make.

What renovations get the best ROI for rentals in Calabarzon?

The best rental ROI renovations in Calabarzon are air-conditioning readiness, fresh paint, modern lighting, bathroom refreshes and fiber-internet setup.

These improvements often cost about ₱10,000 to ₱120,000 in total, or about $170 to $2,000 and €140 to €1,710, and can lift rent by about ₱1,000 to ₱8,000 per month when the unit is in a strong location.

Landlords should avoid luxury finishes, oversized built-ins, expensive imported fixtures and heavy redesigns in low-rent barangays because tenants in many Calabarzon areas pay more for comfort and reliability than for luxury.

How strong is rental demand in Calabarzon as of 2026?

What's the vacancy rate for rentals in Calabarzon as of 2026?

as of 2026, the estimated vacancy rate for ordinary long-term rentals in active Calabarzon areas is about 5% to 8%.

The vacancy rate is closer to 3% to 5% for well-priced units in Bacoor, Imus, Cainta, Santa Rosa and Santo Tomas, but it can reach 8% to 12% for overpriced premium houses.

Compared with the recent historical average, Calabarzon vacancy looks stable to slightly tighter in commuter and industrial areas, while weakly priced stock still takes longer to lease.

Finally please note that you will have all the indicators you need in our property pack covering the real estate market in Calabarzon.

How many days do rentals stay listed in Calabarzon as of 2026?

as of 2026, a correctly priced long-term rental in Calabarzon usually stays listed for about 20 to 45 days.

Furnished small units near Nuvali, Bacoor, Cainta, Dasmariñas, Los Baños and Santo Tomas can move in 7 to 21 days, while large or overpriced houses can take more than 60 days.

Compared with one year ago, days on market look slightly shorter in the best commuter and industrial nodes, but not much shorter in weaker or more expensive locations.

Which months have peak tenant demand in Calabarzon?

The peak rental demand months in Calabarzon are usually March to June and November to January.

March to June is supported by school moves, fresh graduates, pre-rainy-season moves and job changes, while November to January is supported by transfers, OFW-funded moves and family planning.

The slower months are usually July to September because heavy rain, flooding worries and school-year timing make many tenants less willing to move.

What will my monthly costs be in Calabarzon as of 2026?

What property taxes should landlords expect in Calabarzon as of 2026?

as of 2026, many small landlords in Calabarzon should budget roughly ₱8,000 to ₱30,000 per year for property tax on an ordinary rental unit, or about $130 to $500 and €110 to €430.

The realistic range can be much wider, from about ₱4,000 to ₱100,000 per year, or about $70 to $1,670 and €60 to €1,430, depending on the city, assessed value and property type.

Property tax in Calabarzon is based on assessed value, local tax rates and the Special Education Fund levy, so the final bill depends on the local government unit and the property assessment.

Please note that, in our property pack covering the real estate market in Calabarzon, we cover what exemptions or deductions may be available to reduce property taxes for landlords.

What utilities do landlords often pay in Calabarzon right now?

Landlords in Calabarzon often pay condo dues when included in rent, HOA dues, major repairs, annual property tax and sometimes building insurance.

Typical monthly landlord-paid costs can be about ₱1,500 to ₱6,000 for condo dues, ₱300 to ₱2,000 for HOA dues and ₱1,000 to ₱5,000 as a repair reserve, or roughly $20 to $100 and €10 to €90 per item.

The common practice in Calabarzon is that tenants pay electricity, water, internet, LPG and daily consumption charges, while landlords handle ownership costs and major repairs.

How is rental income taxed in Calabarzon as of 2026?

as of 2026, rental income in Calabarzon is taxable in the Philippines and is usually treated as ordinary income for an individual landlord, with possible percentage tax or VAT issues depending on the landlord’s registration and receipts.

Landlords can usually track and support deductions such as repairs, association dues, property tax, broker costs, admin costs, depreciation-related records and other rental-related expenses, but exact treatment should be checked with a tax adviser.

Common mistakes in Calabarzon include not registering with BIR, not issuing proper receipts when required, mixing personal and rental expenses, ignoring condo dues in yield calculations and assuming informal leases are tax-free.

We cover these mistakes, among others, in our Sources and methodology: we used BIR, RA 9653 and Local Government Code. We kept tax guidance general for non-professional landlords. We also checked the numbers against our own landlord-cost framework.

We did some research and made this infographic to help you quickly compare rental yields of the major cities in the Philippines versus those in neighboring countries. It provides a clear view of how this country positions itself as a real estate investment destination, which might interest you if you’re planning to invest there.

What sources have we used to write this blog article?

Whether it’s in our blog articles or the market analyses included in our property pack about Calabarzon, we always rely on the strongest methodology we can … and we don’t throw out numbers at random.

We also aim to be fully transparent, so below we’ve listed the authoritative sources we used, and explained how we used them and the methods behind our estimates.

Source used	Why this source is reliable	How we used this source
PSA 2024 POPCEN Calabarzon	PSA is the official statistics agency of the Philippines.	We used this source to size the tenant base in Calabarzon. We gave more weight to Cavite, Laguna, Rizal and Batangas because these provinces carry much of the rental demand.
PSA GRDP Tables	PSA is the official source for regional economic output in the Philippines.	We used this source to confirm that Calabarzon remains a large industrial economy. We linked that economic base to worker, family and commuter rental demand.
BSP RPPI	BSP is the central bank of the Philippines and its RPPI uses bank housing-loan data.	We used this source as a price-cycle check for residential property. We did not treat sale-price growth as the same thing as rent growth.
Colliers Q1 2026 Residential Philippines	Colliers is a major real estate consultancy with regular Philippine market reporting.	We used this source to understand vacancy risk, lease-rate pressure and affordable-housing demand. We adjusted its Metro Manila signals for Calabarzon commuter markets.
JLL Manila Residential Q1 2026	JLL is a global property consultancy with detailed market research.	We used this source to cross-check Metro Manila absorption and rent softness. We used it mainly to understand spillover into Cavite, Rizal and Laguna.
Rentpad Calabarzon	Rentpad is a recognized Philippine rental-listing platform with live asking rents.	We used this source as one of the main listing inputs for current asking rents. We clipped luxury houses and bedspaces before estimating normal apartment rents.
Rentpad Laguna	This source shows active listings in places like Santa Rosa, Nuvali, Biñan and Calamba.	We used this source to estimate higher Laguna rents. We also checked stated unit sizes to estimate rent per square meter.
Rentpad Cavite	This source shows current rental listings across Bacoor, Imus, Dasmariñas, Silang and General Trias.	We used this source to estimate Cavite commuter-market rents. We separated suburban houses from condo-style units to avoid mixing very different products.
Lamudi Cainta and Rizal	Lamudi is one of the largest property portals in the Philippines.	We used this source to cross-check Rizal rents around Cainta and the Ortigas extension corridor. We treated listing prices as asking rents, not signed leases.
Lamudi Laguna	Lamudi gives current listings with useful unit and location details.	We used this source to check Laguna student, worker and family rental bands. We excluded bedspace-only listings from apartment averages.
OnePropertee Rizal and Batangas	OnePropertee is a large Philippine property marketplace with many current listings.	We used this source as a secondary check for lower-budget rents. We used it mainly to validate the lower end of the Calabarzon rent range.
LRMC LRT-1 Cavite Extension	LRMC is the operator of LRT-1 and an official source on the Cavite extension project.	We used this source to identify transit-supported rental corridors toward Bacoor. We treated future access as demand support, not as automatic rent uplift everywhere.
PNA CALAX Update	PNA is the official Philippine government news agency.	We used this source to confirm the May 2026 CALAX segment opening. We linked it to stronger rental movement in selected Cavite and Laguna commuter locations.
FPIP Official Site	FPIP is a major industrial-park operator in Batangas.	We used this source to identify industrial-worker demand around Santo Tomas and Tanauan. We treated this as demand evidence, not as direct rent data.
Lawphil Rent Control Act	Lawphil publishes official Philippine legal texts.	We used this source for deposits, utility bills, arrears and rental-law context. We did not use it to estimate market rents.
Local Government Code	This law is the core legal text for local real property taxation in the Philippines.	We used this source to explain property tax rules. We kept the estimate broad because actual assessed values depend on each local government unit.