Living in Gubeng, Surabaya

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

Within AffordWhere's Surabaya dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about Rp12,500,000/month — roughly 17% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run Rp16,000,000 - Rp23,000,000/month and three-bedrooms Rp24,000,000 - Rp37,000,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by car, it sits about as central as most Surabaya areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, among the higher-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the upscale, dining, convenient tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Rungkut. For a shorter commute, see Surabaya Pusat.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Taman Persahabatan as nearby green space around the Gubeng reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows many cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Gubeng, Surabaya?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Gubeng costs Rp10,000,000 - Rp15,000,000/month (second-hand contract) or Rp8,000,000 - Rp12,000,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from Rp16,000,000 - Rp23,000,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from Rp24,000,000 - Rp37,000,000/month.

Is Gubeng safe for expats?

Gubeng has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very 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 Gubeng to Surabaya center?

The commute from Gubeng to Surabaya city center takes approximately 10 minutes by car.

What is Gubeng like to live in?

Upscale residential area near Gubeng station. International restaurants, hospitals, and tree-lined avenues. In our data it is tagged as upscale, dining, convenient.