Living in Kota Baru, Yogyakarta

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 Yogyakarta dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about Rp6,500,000/month — roughly 7% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run Rp8,000,000 - Rp13,000,000/month and three-bedrooms Rp12,000,000 - Rp19,000,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 12 minutes to the center by motorbike, it sits about as central as most Yogyakarta areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the residential, students, leafy tags, it may suit value-conscious renters and students.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Kotagede. For a shorter commute, see Prawirotaman.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Lapangan Pancasila as nearby green space and Wara Computer as the nearest supermarket around the Kota Baru 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 Kota Baru, Yogyakarta?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Kota Baru costs Rp5,000,000 - Rp8,000,000/month (second-hand contract) or Rp4,000,000 - Rp6,500,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from Rp8,000,000 - Rp13,000,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from Rp12,000,000 - Rp19,000,000/month.

Is Kota Baru safe for expats?

Kota Baru 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 Kota Baru to Yogyakarta center?

The commute from Kota Baru to Yogyakarta city center takes approximately 12 minutes by motorbike.

What is Kota Baru like to live in?

Residential area near UGM university. Tree-lined streets, student life, and established family homes. In our data it is tagged as residential, students, leafy.