Living in Kotagede, 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 Rp4,850,000/month — roughly 31% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run Rp6,000,000 - Rp9,500,000/month and three-bedrooms Rp9,000,000 - Rp14,500,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 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 traditional, heritage, affordable tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see Prawirotaman.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Gajah Wong Educational Park as nearby green space and Super Indo as the nearest supermarket around the Kotagede reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a handful of 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 Kotagede, Yogyakarta?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Kotagede costs Rp3,700,000 - Rp6,000,000/month (second-hand contract) or Rp3,000,000 - Rp5,000,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from Rp6,000,000 - Rp9,500,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from Rp9,000,000 - Rp14,500,000/month.

Is Kotagede safe for expats?

Kotagede 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 Kotagede to Yogyakarta center?

The commute from Kotagede to Yogyakarta city center takes approximately 15 minutes by motorbike.

What is Kotagede like to live in?

Ancient Mataram capital with silverwork workshops. Narrow alleys, Javanese heritage, and budget living. In our data it is tagged as traditional, heritage, affordable.