The City of Imus in Cavite is known in history as one of the first towns that revolted against the Spanish rule. The historical Flag Capital of the Philippines has roots that can be traced way back during the Spanish colonization when Imus was once a part of Cavite el Viejo, the name given to Kawit during that time. In 1762, the Augustinians established a church within the city, which is now known as Bayang Luma. In 1795, Imus became an independent municipality.
Perhaps the biggest event the former municipality has seen was the Battle of Alapan, where the last remains of the Spanish empire were wiped out from the land of Imus. This battle resulted in the Philippine Declaration of Independence in the nearby Kawit, Cavite. Days before the country’s significant independence day, the first Philippine flag was flown in Imus.
Almost a century after in 1977, former President Ferdinand Marcos hailed Imus as the capital of the province of Cavite. It officially became a city in 2012, making it a component city of the province.
Since then, the city has been an attractive site for commercial and residential development. A comfortable distance from the urban jungle of Metro Manila, Imus, Cavite has been a preferred site of industrial establishments. In fact, more than 18 major establishments with a total market value of PhP 1.311 billion have set up their headquarters here.
Due to its attractive location, Imus, Cavite, has been one of the go-to places for people looking to rent an apartment. The city is well-regarded as a bedroom community of Metro Manila—meaning it is home to thousands of people who work and commute to the National Capital Region every day—and many of its subdivisions and gated communities offer apartment rentals, most of which are very affordable.
One of the notable developments in the city is Lancaster New City, which is seen to house Cavite’s future business district. This massive development by low-cost developer Profriends is touted to become a complete project that will eventually offer not just homes but also shopping areas, places for worship, business process outsourcing (BPO) offices, public parks, and a lot more. Another notable Imus development is Jade Residences by Charles Builders Group of Companies. Apartments for rent in Imus, Cavite inside this development are fairly accessible from the city center and to the nearby city of Dasmariñas. These are also very affordable and come in a wide variety of designs and sizes.
You can also try renting an apartment in Boston Heights Subdivision. Monthly rents for a one-bedroom apartment townhouse in this subdivision start at PhP 6,200. This village is near several shopping malls including Ayala Malls’ The District, SM City Bacoor, and Robinsons Place Imus.
For young professionals or newlyweds looking for a fully furnished apartment for rent in Imus, Cavite, a unit in Villa Nicasia 1 is worth considering. This 30-square meter apartment includes free parking space, PLDT optic fiber internet, and Sky broadband. Furnishings include an air conditioning unit, coffee table, sofa, bed, stove, dining table and chairs, and refrigerator. For renters who will stay for under three months, the rental fee is PhP 12,000. For those who want to stay here longer, the rental fee is PhP 10,000.
Given the rapid development of Imus, the city will host a great number of gated communities and subdivisions that will offer plenty of apartments for rent in the future. Some of these developments include Avida Settings Cavite, Southgrove Estates, Ayala Land’s massive development Vermosa.
These are but some of the areas where you can find an apartment for rent in Imus, Cavite. Looking at its history from independence and then to cityhood, Imus continues to be a destination of choice for both private residential persons and commercial firms. With transportation infrastructures expected to improve really soon and the continuous development of LRT-1, Imus will continue to become the preferred location of many homebuyers and renters looking for affordable, quality, and easily accessible properties outside Metro Manila.