Houses for long-term rent

Renting a house long-term in the Philippines

Updated 4 November 2026

A long-term house rent in the Philippines is about ₱11,000 a month for the median listing, and a two-bedroom house of 87.5 m² is offered at ₱13,000. Furnished houses with a pool can go up to ₱130,000 a month. These are approximate figures from listing websites, November 2026; for current prices in your city, post your request on BlaBlaPrice.

Local rules to check before you sign

Landlords renting out a house are typically asked for a BIR Certificate of Registration, proof of ownership or a copy of the lease, and a barangay clearance. Small-scale residential rental permits cost ₱100 to ₱500 in barangay fees and ₱500 to ₱5,000 in permit fees, and are usually valid for one year and renewable. Ask the landlord to show these papers before you pay a deposit.

Agency fees on residential rentals often run from 3 to 5 percent of the total price. State in your request who pays the agent, so the figure is not a surprise at signing.

Season and climate

The climate has no winter or summer, only a wet season and a dry season. Viewings during heavy rain are hard to judge, so visit on a dry day and check the roof, walls and drains for leaks and standing water. Choose a move-in date that fits the season you are moving in, because rain can delay a move by a day or more.

How rent is quoted and delivered

Rent is quoted per month, and floor area in square metres (m²). Listings in Manila, Quezon City, Cebu City, Davao City and Makati differ widely by district, so name the area you want. State whether water, electricity and internet are included, and say whether the house is furnished, because the listings vary a lot on this.

What to write in your request

Give the district, your monthly budget, the number of rooms, the floor area in m², the lease term you want and the move-in date. Say who will live in the house. If you want to deal with the owner directly and not through agents, say so in the request.

On BlaBlaPrice, describing the house is free for buyers. The AI reads your request, asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and listings in the Philippines, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own offer. Your contacts stay hidden until you decide with whom to exchange them, and you can also invite a local agent yourself with your request link. Start with houses, or look at houses for sale if you are also considering a purchase.