Monthly rentals in Bali: prices and how the deal works (2026)

Monthly rental is the smart way to live in Bali: per night it comes out 1.5–2 times cheaper than daily rates. Here are the numbers and rules of the game for 2026.

What a month costs

• Room or guesthouse: from about $340–450
• Apartment or studio with a shared pool: from $500–700
• Private-pool villa: from $900–1200, more for space and location
• Rainy season (November–March, except New Year) brings 15–30% discounts

Live monthly prices by area are in the catalogue.

How monthly differs from nightly

• Electricity is metered: the key nuance. ACs and the pool pump are the main consumers — budget roughly 500k–1.5M rupiah a month depending on habits, and fix the tariff in the contract: contract guide
• Cleaning is less frequent: weekly or paid — clarify upfront
• Deposit: usually up to half or one month — how to get it back
• Prepayment: first month upfront is the norm — what's fair

How to get a better rate

• Book 2–3 months — length earns an extra discount
• Arrive in low season and extend on the spot
• Ask for an all-inclusive rate with an electricity cap — a more predictable budget

Booking from abroad

OTAs are useless for monthly deals: no real long-stay discounts and platform fees on top. The working scheme is direct: pick a unit in the catalogue, the manager fixes the monthly rate, you sign the contract and pay by transfer. Extensions are one Telegram message. Choosing where to settle — start with the area guide and the nomad guide.