Living in Luyang, 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 RM1,450/month — roughly 9% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run RM1,800 - RM2,900/month and three-bedrooms RM2,700 - RM4,300/month on second-hand contracts. At 8 minutes to the center by car, it sits closer to the center than most Kota Kinabalu 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, local, food tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Likas Sport Leisure Park as nearby green space and Sabahan Grocer as the nearest supermarket around the Luyang 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 Luyang, Kota Kinabalu?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Luyang costs RM1,100 - RM1,800/month (second-hand contract) or RM900 - RM1,500/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from RM1,800 - RM2,900/month, and a 3-bedroom from RM2,700 - RM4,300/month.

Is Luyang safe for expats?

Luyang 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 Luyang to Kota Kinabalu center?

The commute from Luyang to Kota Kinabalu city center takes approximately 8 minutes by car.

What is Luyang like to live in?

Established residential area with local markets and hawker centres. Genuine Sabahan neighbourhood feel. In our data it is tagged as residential, local, food.