Living in Inanam, Kota Kinabalu

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

Within AffordWhere's Kota Kinabalu dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about RM1,175/month — roughly 27% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run RM1,500 - RM2,300/month and three-bedrooms RM2,200 - RM3,400/month on second-hand contracts. At 20 minutes to the center by car, it sits farther out than most Kota Kinabalu areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the affordable, local, suburban tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see Luyang.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Terminal Bas Kg Likas as the nearest rail stop, Garden & Shelter as nearby green space and BTC Supermarket as the nearest supermarket around the Inanam reference point. A school is also mapped within walking distance. It also shows several 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 Inanam, Kota Kinabalu?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Inanam costs RM850 - RM1,500/month (second-hand contract) or RM700 - RM1,200/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from RM1,500 - RM2,300/month, and a 3-bedroom from RM2,200 - RM3,400/month.

Is Inanam safe for expats?

Inanam has a safety rating of 3/5 (Moderate) on our scale. That is mid-scale; standard urban precautions are advisable.

How long is the commute from Inanam to Kota Kinabalu center?

The commute from Inanam to Kota Kinabalu city center takes approximately 20 minutes by car.

What is Inanam like to live in?

Affordable inland suburb near Penampang. Local wet markets, budget apartments, and easy access to KK bypass. In our data it is tagged as affordable, local, suburban.