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Surabaya rents in 2026 are steady, affordable compared with Jakarta, and strongest in areas close to malls, universities, hospitals and business districts.
We constantly update this blog post so the rent figures stay useful for people looking at Surabaya residential property in 2026.
The goal is simple: help you understand what landlords can realistically earn from apartments in Surabaya today.
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What are typical rents in Surabaya as of 2026?
As of 2026, a normal long-term residential apartment in Surabaya rents for about IDR 2.5 million to IDR 7 million per month, which is roughly USD 150 to USD 430, or EUR 140 to EUR 400.
The practical citywide midpoint for apartment rent in Surabaya in 2026 is around IDR 4.2 million per month, which is about USD 260 or EUR 240.
Surabaya rent levels are shaped by building quality, furniture, access to Pakuwon Mall, Gubeng, Tunjungan, Mulyorejo, ITS and other daily-life anchors.
What's the average monthly rent for a studio in Surabaya as of 2026?
As of 2026, the average monthly rent for a studio apartment in Surabaya is about IDR 2.8 million, which is roughly USD 170 or EUR 160.
Most studios in Surabaya in 2026 rent between IDR 2 million and IDR 4.5 million per month, or about USD 120 to USD 275, and EUR 110 to EUR 255.
The cheapest Surabaya studios are usually in Educity, Puncak Permai, Gunawangsa and parts of East Surabaya, while better furnished studios near Pakuwon, Praxis, One Icon, Gubeng and central malls cost more.
What's the average monthly rent for a 1-bedroom in Surabaya as of 2026?
As of 2026, the average monthly rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Surabaya is about IDR 4 million, which is roughly USD 245 or EUR 225.
Most 1-bedroom apartments in Surabaya in 2026 rent between IDR 3 million and IDR 5.5 million per month, or about USD 185 to USD 335, and EUR 170 to EUR 310.
Older buildings in Puncak Permai, Gunawangsa and parts of East Surabaya tend to have the cheapest 1-bedroom rents, while Pakuwon, Orchard Mansion, Waterplace, Praxis and One Icon sit at the high end.
What's the average monthly rent for a 2-bedroom in Surabaya as of 2026?
As of 2026, the average monthly rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Surabaya is about IDR 5.2 million, which is roughly USD 320 or EUR 295.
Most 2-bedroom apartments in Surabaya in 2026 rent between IDR 3.5 million and IDR 10 million per month, or about USD 215 to USD 615, and EUR 200 to EUR 565.
Educity, Puncak Permai and Gunawangsa often have cheaper 2-bedroom rents, while Pakuwon, Waterplace, Ciputra World, One Icon, Praxis and areas near Tunjungan Plaza are usually the most expensive.
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What's the average rent per square meter in Surabaya as of 2026?
As of 2026, the average apartment rent in Surabaya is about IDR 90,000 per square meter per month, which is roughly USD 5.50 or EUR 5.10 per square meter.
The realistic rent-per-square-meter range in Surabaya in 2026 is IDR 65,000 to IDR 130,000 per month, or about USD 4 to USD 8, and EUR 3.70 to EUR 7.35.
Compared with Jakarta and Bali, Surabaya rent per square meter is usually lower, but Surabaya can still beat many secondary Indonesian cities near strong malls, universities and hospitals.
Compact furnished studios, direct mall access, newer interiors, reliable building management and locations near Pakuwon, Gubeng, Tunjungan and Mulyorejo usually push rent per square meter above average in Surabaya.
How much have rents changed year-over-year in Surabaya in 2026?
As of 2026, average apartment rents in Surabaya are up by about 4% year over year.
The main drivers are steady local jobs, university demand, medical demand, mall-led districts in West Surabaya and better tenant interest in furnished studios and 1-bedroom units.
This 2026 rent increase is slightly stronger than the flatter 2024 to 2025 trend, but Surabaya is still not seeing a sudden rental boom.
What's the outlook for rent growth in Surabaya in 2026?
As of 2026, Surabaya apartment rents are likely to grow by about 3% to 5% over the rest of the year.
The key support comes from Surabaya’s large local economy, student demand around ITS and UNESA, hospital workers, office tenants and families moving near strong schools and malls.
The strongest rent growth in Surabaya should come from Pakuwon, Gubeng, Mulyorejo, Ciputra World, Tunjungan Plaza and well-managed buildings near daily needs.
The main risk is that older apartments, poor building management, weak parking, dated furniture or too much new supply in one cluster could keep some Surabaya rents flat.
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Which neighborhoods rent best in Surabaya as of 2026?
The best rental neighborhoods in Surabaya in 2026 are West Surabaya around Pakuwon, central Surabaya around Gubeng, Tunjungan and Darmo, and East Surabaya around Mulyorejo, Pakuwon City and ITS.
These areas rent well because tenants can reach malls, schools, universities, hospitals, offices and main roads without changing their daily routine too much.
Which neighborhoods have the highest rents in Surabaya as of 2026?
As of 2026, the three highest-rent areas in Surabaya are Dukuh Pakis and Mayjen Sungkono at about IDR 7 million per month, Darmo and Diponegoro at about IDR 7 million, and Pakuwon Indah and Pakuwon Mall at about IDR 6 million, or roughly USD 370 to USD 430 and EUR 340 to EUR 400.
These Surabaya neighborhoods command premium rents because they offer strong malls, good roads, schools, hospitals, modern buildings, parking and a lifestyle that feels easier for busy tenants.
The typical tenants in these high-rent Surabaya neighborhoods are corporate workers, wealthy local families, medical professionals, business owners and some expat families.
By the way, we’ve written a blog article detailing Sources and methodology: we ranked premium areas using Rumah123 Surabaya Kota, Travelio Pakuwon and Colliers. We grouped rents by real residential clusters, not just formal districts. We also checked each cluster against our internal Surabaya tenant-demand map.
Where do young professionals prefer to rent in Surabaya right now?
Young professionals in Surabaya prefer Gubeng, Tunjungan and Embong Malang, plus Pakuwon Indah and Mulyorejo when lifestyle, offices or universities matter more.
Young professionals usually pay IDR 3 million to IDR 6 million per month in these Surabaya neighborhoods, or about USD 185 to USD 370, and EUR 170 to EUR 340.
These areas attract young professionals because they offer easier commutes, cafes, malls, gyms, train access, hospitals, offices and furnished units that are ready to move into.
By the way, you will find a detailed tenant analysis in our property pack covering the real estate market in Surabaya.
Where do families prefer to rent in Surabaya right now?
Families in Surabaya prefer Pakuwon Indah, Citraland and Graha Famili, with Darmo, Mulyorejo, Pakuwon City and Rungkut also strong for family rentals.
Families usually pay IDR 5 million to IDR 12 million per month for 2-bedroom or 3-bedroom apartments in these Surabaya neighborhoods, or about USD 305 to USD 735, and EUR 280 to EUR 680.
These family-friendly Surabaya areas work well because families want parking, larger units, calmer streets, supermarkets, hospitals, schools, malls and a safer daily routine.
Notable school and education options near these areas include Surabaya Intercultural School in West Surabaya, Ciputra School around Citraland, Gloria School, Little Sun School and ITS near Mulyorejo and Sukolilo.
Which areas near transit or universities rent faster in Surabaya in 2026?
As of 2026, the fastest-renting transit or university areas in Surabaya are Gubeng, Mulyorejo and Sukolilo, with Wonokromo, Rungkut and Ketintang also active.
Good rentals in these high-demand Surabaya areas often stay listed for about 20 to 35 days when the price and furniture are right.
A unit within easy reach of Gubeng Station, ITS, UNESA or major East Surabaya campuses can earn a rent premium of about IDR 300,000 to IDR 900,000 per month, or USD 20 to USD 55, and EUR 17 to EUR 50.
Which neighborhoods are most popular with expats in Surabaya right now?
The three most popular expat-friendly rental areas in Surabaya are Pakuwon Indah, Dukuh Pakis and Darmo, with Graha Famili, Citraland, Gubeng and Pakuwon City also common choices.
Expats usually pay IDR 7 million to IDR 15 million or more per month in these Surabaya neighborhoods, or about USD 430 to USD 920, and EUR 400 to EUR 850.
These areas attract expats because they offer modern apartments, larger homes, international schools, shopping malls, hospitals, parking, restaurants and easier access to trusted services.
The expat population in these Surabaya neighborhoods is mixed, but it often includes Asian business workers, teachers, regional managers, diplomats, consultants and families connected to international schools.
And if you are also an expat, you may want to read our Sources and methodology: we compared premium listings from Rumah123, West Surabaya units from Travelio and market context from Colliers. We also mapped schools, malls and hospitals around each area. Our expat estimate is directional because no official expat-renter dataset is published.
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Who rents, and what do tenants want in Surabaya right now?
Surabaya tenants in 2026 are practical, budget-aware and very focused on convenience.
A good furnished apartment in the right Surabaya building can rent well, but an overpriced or poorly maintained unit can sit for a long time.
What tenant profiles dominate rentals in Surabaya?
The three largest tenant profiles in Surabaya are students and young workers, young professionals, and local families.
A practical estimate is that students and young workers represent about 30% of apartment rental demand, young professionals about 30%, local families about 25%, and corporate or expat tenants the remaining 15%.
Students and young workers usually want studios or small 1-bedroom units, young professionals want furnished studios or 1-bedroom apartments, and families want 2-bedroom or 3-bedroom units with parking and good building management.
If you want to optimize your cashflow, you can read our Sources and methodology: we inferred tenant profiles from Rumah123, Travelio Educity and BPS Surabaya. We matched unit size, price and location with likely tenant needs. These shares are estimates from our own analysis, not official census categories.
Do tenants prefer furnished or unfurnished in Surabaya?
In Surabaya apartments, about 65% to 75% of tenants prefer furnished rentals, especially for studios and 1-bedroom units.
A furnished apartment in Surabaya usually earns about 10% to 20% more rent than a similar unfurnished unit, which is often IDR 400,000 to IDR 1.2 million per month, or USD 25 to USD 75, and EUR 23 to EUR 70.
Students, young workers, young professionals, medical workers, short-stay corporate tenants and expats are the main Surabaya renters who prefer furnished apartments.
Which amenities increase rent the most in Surabaya?
The five amenities that increase rent the most in Surabaya are full furniture, reliable AC, direct mall access, parking and a clean modern kitchen or bathroom.
Full furniture can add IDR 400,000 to IDR 1.2 million per month, strong AC IDR 200,000 to IDR 600,000, mall access IDR 700,000 to IDR 2 million, parking IDR 200,000 to IDR 700,000, and a better kitchen or bathroom IDR 300,000 to IDR 900,000, which together equals roughly USD 10 to USD 125 or EUR 10 to EUR 115 depending on the item.
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What renovations get the best ROI for rentals in Surabaya?
The five best rental renovations in Surabaya are AC servicing or replacement, repainting, better lighting, a compact kitchen refresh, and new mattress or storage.
Small upgrades usually cost IDR 2 million to IDR 15 million each, or about USD 120 to USD 920 and EUR 110 to EUR 850, and can lift rent by roughly IDR 150,000 to IDR 900,000 per month when the unit is well located.
Poor-ROI renovations in Surabaya often include luxury imported furniture, oversized televisions, expensive decorative walls, premium finishes in budget buildings and upgrades that do not solve AC, cleanliness, storage or bathroom problems.
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How strong is rental demand in Surabaya as of 2026?
Rental demand in Surabaya in 2026 is solid, but it is not overheated.
Surabaya has deep demand from students, hospitals, trade, logistics, education and offices, but tenants still compare prices carefully.
What's the vacancy rate for rentals in Surabaya as of 2026?
As of 2026, the estimated vacancy rate for investor-owned apartment rentals in Surabaya is about 10.5%.
Good furnished units in Pakuwon, Gubeng, Mulyorejo and Tunjungan can have vacancy closer to 5% to 8%, while older or overpriced Surabaya units can sit at 15% or more.
The current vacancy rate in Surabaya looks close to the recent historical norm for a steady secondary-city apartment market, rather than a tight shortage market.
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How many days do rentals stay listed in Surabaya as of 2026?
As of 2026, a well-priced apartment rental in Surabaya usually stays listed for about 25 to 45 days.
Studios and 1-bedroom units in Pakuwon, Gubeng, Mulyorejo or university areas can rent in 2 to 4 weeks, while overpriced 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom or unfurnished units can take 60 to 90 days.
Compared with one year ago, Surabaya days on market look slightly better for furnished small units, but older family-sized apartments still need careful pricing.
Which months have peak tenant demand in Surabaya?
Peak tenant demand in Surabaya is usually June to August and December to January.
June to August is active because of school, university and job relocation cycles, while December to January is active because families and workers often move around the new year.
The quieter months in Surabaya are often around Ramadan and Lebaran, plus some parts of February and March when fewer tenants are actively relocating.
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What will my monthly costs be in Surabaya as of 2026?
For a normal apartment landlord in Surabaya, monthly non-financing costs usually equal 18% to 28% of gross rent before income tax.
On a Surabaya apartment renting for IDR 4.5 million per month, a practical cost allowance is about IDR 900,000 to IDR 1.3 million per month before income tax.
What property taxes should landlords expect in Surabaya as of 2026?
As of 2026, a typical landlord in Surabaya should expect annual property tax of about IDR 600,000 to IDR 3.5 million, or roughly USD 35 to USD 215 and EUR 35 to EUR 200.
The realistic annual property-tax range in Surabaya is low for modest assessed values and higher for premium units, so some apartments may pay only about IDR 50,000 per month while larger or better-located units may pay close to IDR 300,000 per month.
Surabaya property tax is based on the official tax object and assessed value, so owners must check the NOP and NJOP through the Surabaya PBB system rather than relying only on the market price.
Please note that, in our property pack covering the real estate market in Surabaya, we cover what exemptions or deductions may be available to reduce property taxes for landlords.
What utilities do landlords often pay in Surabaya right now?
Landlords in Surabaya most commonly pay or prepay building service charges, sinking fund or IPL when the rental is advertised as including service charge.
Typical landlord-paid building costs in Surabaya are around IDR 300,000 to IDR 900,000 per month for small and mid-size apartments, or about USD 20 to USD 55 and EUR 17 to EUR 50.
Electricity, water, internet and parking are usually paid by the tenant in Surabaya unless the lease clearly says that those costs are included in the rent.
How is rental income taxed in Surabaya as of 2026?
As of 2026, residential rental income from land and buildings in Surabaya is subject to Indonesia’s 10% final income tax on gross rent.
For this final-tax treatment, normal repairs, furniture, service charges and agent fees usually do not reduce the taxable base, because the tax is calculated on gross rent.
A common mistake in Surabaya is treating rental income tax like ordinary net income tax, forgetting the 10% gross final tax, or mixing national rental-income tax with local PBB property tax.
We cover these mistakes, among others, in our Sources and methodology: we used BPK PP No. 34/2017, the official PP No. 34/2017 PDF and PwC Indonesia. We applied the rule to Surabaya because rental income tax is national. We kept PBB separate because property tax is handled locally.
We did some research and made this infographic to help you quickly compare rental yields of the major cities in Indonesia 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 Surabaya, 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 | Why we trust it | How we used it |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Indonesia Residential Property Price Survey Q1 2026 | Bank Indonesia is the country’s central bank, so its residential market survey is one of the strongest official signals for national housing momentum. | We used it to understand the wider Indonesian residential market in 2026. We also used its cautious price signal to avoid assuming aggressive Surabaya rent growth. |
| BPS Kota Surabaya Dalam Angka 2026 | BPS is Indonesia’s official statistics agency, and this publication is the main yearly statistical book for Surabaya. | We used it to understand Surabaya’s population, economy and city structure. We also used it to judge rental demand from jobs, density and institutions, not just listings. |
| BPS Surabaya English Publication Page | This is the official English access page for the same Surabaya annual statistics publication. | We used it to verify the publication identity and release date. We also used it as a reader-friendly reference for non-Indonesian readers. |
| Colliers Annual Property Market Report 2025, Surabaya Apartment | Colliers is a major real estate consultancy and one of the few firms publishing apartment research for Surabaya. | We used it to understand apartment supply, absorption and market positioning in Surabaya. We also used it to separate active investable clusters from weaker ones. |
| Colliers H2 2024 Surabaya Apartment | This older Colliers report helps show the apartment trend before the latest 2026 rental evidence. | We used it as a historical baseline for apartment supply and demand. We also used it to avoid overreacting to short-term asking rents. |
| Rumah123 Surabaya Apartment Rentals | Rumah123 is one of Indonesia’s largest property portals, with many active Surabaya apartment listings. | We used it to observe current asking rents by unit type and location. We also compared it with Travelio and 99.co to avoid relying on one portal. |
| Rumah123 Surabaya Kota Apartment Rentals | This page gives more central Surabaya rental evidence, which is useful for premium and city-center apartments. | We used it to price central Surabaya units around Gubeng, Tunjungan and nearby areas. We also used it to separate ordinary units from luxury listings. |
| 99.co Surabaya Apartment Rentals | 99.co is a recognized Indonesian property portal with broad rental inventory. | We used it to cross-check annual asking rents in Surabaya. We also used it to confirm the studio and 2-bedroom bands seen on other portals. |
| 99.co Surabaya Studio Rentals | This bedroom-specific page helps isolate studio rents instead of mixing all apartment sizes. | We used it to validate studio rent levels in Surabaya. We also used it to estimate the bottom and mid-market studio bands. |
| Travelio Educity Surabaya Rentals | Travelio is a major managed-apartment rental platform with visible monthly and annual pricing. | We used it to price furnished student and young-professional rentals in East Surabaya. We also used it to benchmark studios and 2-bedroom units near Educity and ITS. |
| Travelio Pakuwon Surabaya Rentals | This page shows managed inventory in one of Surabaya’s strongest West Surabaya rental clusters. | We used it to benchmark Pakuwon-area rents. We also used it to compare West Surabaya with East Surabaya and central listings. |
| EstateRadar Surabaya Rent Guide 2026 | EstateRadar is a private index, but it gives a useful citywide rent-per-square-meter cross-check. | We used it only as a secondary check for rent per square meter. We did not treat it as official data. |
| Global Property Guide Indonesia 2026 | Global Property Guide is a long-running international property data publisher. | We used it for national market context and yield direction. We also used it to avoid making Surabaya look stronger than the wider Indonesian market. |
| BPK Legal Database, PP No. 34/2017 | BPK’s legal database is an official source for Indonesian regulations. | We used it to verify the legal basis for final income tax on land and building rentals. We also used it for the rental-income tax explanation. |
| JDIH Surabaya Perda No. 7/2023 | JDIH Surabaya is the city’s official legal-document portal. | We used it for Surabaya’s local tax framework. We also used it to ground the property-tax section in city law. |
| Bapenda Surabaya PBB Online | This is Surabaya’s official online property-tax service. | We used it to confirm how owners interact with PBB locally. We also used it to explain that actual PBB depends on each property’s NOP and NJOP. |
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