How much is rent in Kowloon City, Kowloon?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Kowloon City costs HK$13,000 - HK$19,000/month (second-hand contract) or HK$11,000 - HK$16,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from HK$19,000 - HK$28,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from HK$28,000 - HK$42,000/month.

Is Kowloon City safe for expats?

Kowloon City has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Kowloon City to Kowloon center?

The commute from Kowloon City to Kowloon city center takes approximately 20 minutes by bus.

What is Kowloon City like to live in?

Historic area known for Thai food street. More local feel, less touristy. Near old airport site. In our data it is tagged as local, food, historic.

Kowloon City, Kowloon 2026: 1BR Rent HK$13,000-HK$19,000/mo

A one-bedroom in Kowloon City rents for about HK$13,000 - HK$19,000/month — a safe area (safety 4/5), roughly 20 minutes from Kowloon center by bus.

Commute to Center

20 min

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Safety Rating

4/5

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Rent in Kowloon City

Monthly rent in HKD (HK$). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Apartment Size	First-Hand Rent	Second-Hand Rent
1 Bedroom	HK$11,000 - HK$16,000/mo	HK$13,000 - HK$19,000/mo
2 Bedrooms	HK$16,000 - HK$24,000/mo	HK$19,000 - HK$28,000/mo
3 Bedrooms	HK$24,000 - HK$36,000/mo	HK$28,000 - HK$42,000/mo

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How much is rent in Kowloon City, Kowloon?: A 1-bedroom apartment in Kowloon City costs HK$13,000 - HK$19,000/month (second-hand contract) or HK$11,000 - HK$16,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from HK$19,000 - HK$28,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from HK$28,000 - HK$42,000/month.
Is Kowloon City safe for expats?: Kowloon City has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.
How long is the commute from Kowloon City to Kowloon center?: The commute from Kowloon City to Kowloon city center takes approximately 20 minutes by bus.
What is Kowloon City like to live in?: Historic area known for Thai food street. More local feel, less touristy. Near old airport site. In our data it is tagged as local, food, historic.

Other neighborhoods in Kowloon

Tsim Sha Tsui

12 min MTR to center

1BR from HK$18,000/mo

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Mong Kok

15 min MTR to center

1BR from HK$14,000/mo

marketsbusyaffordable

Hung Hom

10 min MTR to center

1BR from HK$15,000/mo

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