In 2025, one-bedroom rental prices vary drastically across different Asian metropolises. These median monthly asking prices vary widely from city to city. Researchers at our sister website, the Global Property Guide, have crunched some amazing data on world rental prices. As they point out, the lowest rental median for a one bedroom unit is only $275, with the highest skyrocketing to an amazing $2,740.
On the more affordable end of the spectrum, cities like Bangkok and Manila have asking prices in the low $300s, or about $275 and $387, respectively. For context, Singapore’s median rent is about $550, illustrating the extreme demand for housing in this part of the world. The cities not far behind include Tokyo at No. 2, where the cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment is about $562 per month.
Understanding the rental market is challenging. … Shanghai’s rental price has risen even higher to $722 a month. If rental prices are not capped, with cap, median rent is $700 in Seoul. Demand for housing in these popular urban centers has skyrocketed, driving up prices.
For this year’s report, Hong Kong takes the crown as the most expensive market. The median asking price for a one-bedroom apartment there is a staggering $2,421. This cost for acquisition makes the city one of the most expensive places for real estate globally.
The new in-depth analysis by Global Property Guide uncovers some pretty significant trends. It demonstrates that these median prices are representative of the rental and sales markets for one-bedroom residential properties. This information is gathered from local portals and government websites for each country.