Condos for Rent in Manila

 

Manila: Your Gateway to Old and New Infrastructure

 

Manila is home to a multitude of local apartment rentals, condominium complexes, high-rise buildings and flats. This is due to high migration of people from provinces into the city mostly to work and study.  Being the capital of our country, Manila became the melting pot of colonial culture, heritage and architecture brought by the influences of Spanish, Americans, British and the Japanese occupations. At the forefront of its rich history is the undeniable beauty of its old buildings, churches and historical monuments. 

 

Highly Urbanized City	Census Year: 2000	Census Year: 2010	Census Year: 2015	Census Year: 2020
City of Manila	1,581,082	1,652,171	1,780,148	1,846,513

20-year Period of Total Population of City of Manila

 

Aside from business structures and buildings, there are condos for rent in Manila that are mostly a short distance away from essential areas of the city like schools, offices, malls, and churches. Public Transportation like tricycles, jeepneys, buses, and trains are very much visible in every corner. 

Manila being the gate of transportation to any point of our country's remarkable islands, still, there are many tourist destinations to stop by in Manila first.

 

Places to go in Manila

 

If you are just visiting Manila and staying for a short period of time, go out of your condo rentals and find time to drop by to these amazing locations.

 

National Museum Complex

 

Located at Rizal Park, National Museum Complex is the home of the National Museum of the Philippines and is composed of the National Museum of Fine Arts, National Museum of Anthropology and the National Museum of Natural History.

The complex currently houses the National Cultural Treasures of various types like burial jars, potteries, artifacts, centuries old paintings and sculptures. 

A number of residential units for rent are available at Legaspi Towers 300, Marina Residential Suites, Manila Residences and Space Taft, all in the district of Malate, Manila just 15 minutes away via Roxas Blvd.

 

Arroceros Forest Park

 

Just north of Manila City Hall alongside Intramuros is the Arroceros Forest Park, an urban forest that houses more than 3,000 trees and around 60 native species, accounting for 17 percent of all mature trees in the city.

Across the park is the recently reopened Metropolitan Theater and Manuel L. Quezon Bridge to the north. The nearest and most affordable accommodation for rent in the area is the Torre de Manila, 1.4 km away via Taft Ave. in Ermita, Manila.

 

Binondo - Manila’s Chinatown

 

If you ever get hungry on your sightseeing, head down for a food trip at Binondo - Manila’s Chinatown. Packed with small restaurants, local bakeries, and streetside shops, one will surely find something to try on within budget. 

Also within the area, you will find clusters of markets. The Arranque Market, known for its fresh seafood and exotic food such as snakes, pigeons, rabbits, frogs. Another popular market in the center of Binondo is the Divisoria Market in Tabora St., where you can find just about anything from clothes, bags, textiles, electronics to religious items, household and office supplies, toys, fruits and vegetables. Last on the list is the Carvajal Street Market, where you will be greeted with lines of stalls selling fruits and vegetables.  

After your food trip and shopping in Binondo, you can drop by a church in Chinatown which is the San Lorenzo Ruiz Basilica Minor or the Binondo Church. Mass is usually celebrated here in English, Tagalog and Chinese.

You can reach your rental spaces in Ermita within just 7-15 minutes via Quintin Paredes Rd and Taft Ave.

 

The Baywalk

 

Overlooking Manila Bay along Roxas Blvd. is the Manila Baywalk, it extends from the US Embassy near Rizal Park up to the Cultural Center of the Philippines just past the Manila Yacht Club. This area is popular for its sunset view and frequented by sports and health enthusiasts, bikers, joggers, and walkers.

You can find the most luxurious accommodations for rent 2.7 km away via Roxas Blvd and Padre Burgos Ave. at Eton Baypark Manila and 1.5 km via Roxas Blvd and Arquiza St at 8 Adriatico both in the district of Ermita, Manila.

 

Why Live in Manila?

 

Given its rich history, the 21st century Manila has become an emerging global city in terms of its high-impact infrastructure projects going on around the area.

 

Spruced up Manila

 

One can see a number of improvements on existing infrastrures in Manila in the past decade or so, like the P4.7-billion repair of 100 school buildings, improvements of Plaza Miranda and the Bonifacio monument. But in recent years, there are 20 major projects going on, some were completed early this year. 

Six of them are residential units located in different parts of the city. Like the Tondominium - a two 15-storey apartment buildings in Tondo; San Lazaro Residences - a 20-storey building with 382 residential units in Sta. Cruz; Binondominium - a 15-storey apartment building with 126 residential units in Binondo; San Sebastian Residences - a 20-storey housing building with 243 residential units located in Plaza del Carmen Street; Basecommunity - a 229 two-storey townhouse in Port Area, Manila and Pedro Gil Residences - a 20-storey housing building with 243 residential units located in A. Francisco and Perlita Streets in San Andres.

Aside from these housing projects, other areas of the city's tourism, health, law enforcement and education have their own ongoing projects as well.

 

Center of education

 

Manila is home to several universities and colleges and rental spaces. The university belt spans from San Miguel district, Sampaloc, Quiapo, and Santa Cruz up to the western end of España Boulevard, Nicanor B. Reyes Street (formerly Morayta Street), the eastern end of Recto Avenue (formerly Azcarraga Street), Legarda and Mendiola Streets. In the area alone, there are 37 colleges and universities, all walking distances from one another.

There are 13 universities and colleges in the long stretch of Taft Avenue from Ermita through Malate districts, mostly founded in the early 1900’s to 1980s, except for Santa Isabel College which was founded in 1632.

• Adamson University
• De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde
• De La Salle University
• Emilio Aguinaldo College
• Philippine Christian University
• Philippine Normal University
• Philippine Women's University
• Saint Paul University Manila
• Santa Isabel College Manila
• St. Scholastica's College Manila
• Technological University of the Philippines
• Universidad de Manila
• University of the Philippines Manila

 

Inside the walled city of Intramuros which is close to the north end of Taft Avenue, lies 7 educational establishments namely: Colegio de San Juan de Letrán, Colegio de Santa Rosa, Lyceum of the Philippines University, Mapúa University, PNTC Colleges, Universidad De Manila and Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila.

Aside from local schools, there are also a number of international schools located near the area like Eton International School, Aguinaldo International School Manila, PrimeAsia International Academies and ABE International College of Business and Consultancy.

When choosing one’s second home, whether you are a student, board examinee or a newly hired employee in Manila, it is best to find comfort coming home to a relaxed, secured and well maintained environment like the condos for rent near Taft Ave. in Malate or the River Green Residences in Sta. Ana, Manila.

 

Where to rent a condo in Manila?

 

If you are looking for convenient living quarters in the metro, whether a shared apartment, a bedspace, or a 2-bedroom condo unit, Manila has a lot to offer. Checkout these prime districts in the city and choose your next rental space.

 

Ermita

 

Ermita is the 5th district of Manila, with 159 hectares of land and is made up of 13 barangays. This is where the Manila City Hall, the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, the National Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Justice are headquartered in this area.

Foreign consulate offices are mostly situated nearby, like the United States embassy, Embassy of Iceland, and Belizean Consulate among others.

Aside from these government offices and establishments, you can also find leisure in nearby establishments like the museums (Manila Ocean Park, Museo Pambata and the National Museum of the Philippines); parks (Rizal Park, Liwasang Bonifacio and Mehan Garden); and hotels (Manila Hotel and Bayview Park Hotel). You may also find studio type apartments for rent in the area like the ones in Eton Baypark Manila, 8 Adriatico and Torre de Manila. 

 

Malate

 

Another part of the 5th district of Manila is Malate, comprising 57 barangays. It is the center of tourism as it is home to some prestigious hotels and accommodations in the area like the Diamond Hotel, New Coast Hotel, Bayview Designer Suites, Amelie Hotel Manila and Regency Grand Suites.

Aside from hotels and accommodations, Malate has two big hospitals and some  healthcare facilities like the Manila Doctors Hospital at Nakpil St., Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center in Quirino Ave. cor. Roxas Blvd.

Some government offices and agencies are located here as well, like the Department of Finance (DOF), the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Bureau of Plant Industry and the Department of Labor and Employment NCR.

You may find fully furnished condo for rent in Malate at Legaspi Towers 300 and Marina Residential Suites. While you can find affordable apartments for rent at Manila Residences and Space Taft.

 

Manila Bay

 

Bay City, also known as the Manila Bay Freeport Zone is located west of Roxas Boulevard and the Manila–Cavite Expressway. One of the famous landmarks in the area is the SM Mall of Asia, the third largest mall in the country. Aside from the mall, an integrated resort complex is located here, like The Solaire Resort & Casino, City of Dreams Manila, Okada Manila, Conrad Manila and Resorts World.

Just 16 minutes via Roxas Blvd is a condo for rent in the Manila Bay area, located in one of the largest Robinsons malls ever built, The Robinson’s Place Manila in Padre Faura St.

 

Sta. Ana

 

The 6th congressional district of Manila is Sta. Ana, comprising 32 barangays. It is located at the southeast side of the Pasig River, bounded by Mandaluyong City on the northeast, Makati City to the east, Manila district of Paco in southwest, and Pandacan to the west. In 2014, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) declared a portion of Sta. Ana as a histo-cultural heritage/overlay zone. Among the heritage structures in the zone is the Lichauco Heritage House, and the Santa Ana Church.

Despite Sta. Ana being a heritage zone, business establishments like banks and ATM machines, groceries, supermarket, drugstore, fast food chains and residential buildings are also visible in the area. Take the condo units for rent at River Green Residences, developed by CDC Homes which is a two-tower 30-storey mixed-use development building located at Pedro Gil St, Santa Ana, Manila.

 

Frequently Asked Questions About Renting a Condo in Manila

 

Manila being a large city and a capital, basic commodities and services like supermarkets, restaurants, hospitals, electronics stores and transportation are very much accessible.

 

How to get to Manila? 

 

Coming from the provinces, Manila can be accessed through major transportations like  planes, ferries and buses. 

 

• By plane. Majority of the airlines and passengers go through the only airport in Metro Manila which is the Ninoy Aquino International Airport or NAIA, about 7 kilometers south of Manila proper. There are four airport terminals in the city, located in Pasay and Paranaque. 
• By ferry. Ferries are a cheaper option compared to planes, especially, if you are coming from the Visayas and Mindanao areas. You can choose between ROROs (Roll On, Roll Off ferries), Fastcrafts and Passenger Liners. 
• By bus. Provincial buses going in or out of the metro have to go through major bus terminals like the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITx) – provincial buses bound for Southern Tagalog Regions (Regions IV-A and IV-B) and Bicol (Region V); the Santa Rosa Integrated Terminal (SRIT) in Laguna – provincial buses bound for Visayas and Mindanao and the Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City – provincial commuter buses bound for Region III (Central Luzon).

 

As for city buses, according to the urban mobility app Moovit, there are 888 Bus routes in Manila with 4830 Bus stops around the city. The bus routes cover an area from the North in Santa Maria, with a stop at Norzagaray-Santa Maria Bulacan. Santa Maria, Manila to the South of Silang, Cavite with a stop at Emilio Aguinaldo Hwy.  Their most western stop is in Balagtas, Bulacan and the most eastern stop is Marcos Hwy, Antipolo City, Manila.

Aside from these major transportations, one can go around the city streets by taking either taxis, jeepneys, tricycles or pedicabs, while you can also travel by train choosing between the MRT Line 3 in the southend of Taft Ave. that covers the city of Pasay, Makati, Mandaluyong, San Juan and north end of Quezon City. LRT Line 1 that links Manila to other cities of Quezon City, Caloocan, Pasay, and Parañaque and LRT Line 2 that traverse the cities of Manila, San Juan, Quezon City, Marikina, Pasig (depot), and Antipolo.

 

How much does it cost to live in Manila?

 

Staying and renting in a condominium has many added benefits, like security, nearby convenience stores, restaurants and building facilities that you can find mostly in hotels. You are not only paying for the given space and comfort of condo living but more so, for the accessibility of nearby establishments like schools, hospitals, offices, police stations; and basic services like mass transportations, electricity, internet, water and sanitation.

The average price for a residential property for rent in this location is ₱40,406 per month. The most expensive rental for a residential property here costs about ₱350,000 while the most affordable rental price is about ₱1,000.

You may find the most expensive and luxurious condo for rent in Manila at Malate, Ermita, Manila Bay and Rizal. While you can find classy yet affordable ones at Malate, Ermita and Sta. Ana.

 

Is it safe to live in Manila?

 

Just like any other capital city, Manila is a bustling place. It comprises 16 administrative districts of Binondo, Ermita, Intramuros, Malate, Paco, Pandacan, Port Area, Quiapo, Sampaloc, San Andres, San Miguel, San Nicolas, Santa Ana, Santa Cruz, Santa Mesa and Tondo. Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing Results, Manila's population has reached 1,846,513. 

But according to the 2021 Global Smart City Index released by Switzerland-based Institute for Management Development (IMD) and Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), the City of Manila has improved its ranking with 2 points higher compared to last year. In the city’s technological provisions on health and safety, 38.7% believed that public safety is not a problem, while 51.9% thought that medical services provision is satisfactory.

In this highly urbanized city of Manila, one can still find some peace and quiet, if you choose the right location and property to rent and live in.