WIth its promise of adventurous and stylish living, the province of Laguna is located less than an hour southeast of Metro Manila and south of the neighboring Rizal Province. Embracing the southern shores of Laguna de Bay, the country’s largest lake, Laguna hosts a population of more than 3 million people based on the 2015 census.
The birthplace of national hero, Jose Rizal, is famous for its world-class tourist attractions, such as waterfalls, mini-lakes, hot springs, and mystical mountains. Among them are the falls in Pagsanjan and in Majayjay, the hot spring resorts of Los Baños and Calamba on the slopes of Mount Makiling, the lakes of San Pablo and Caliraya with their floating cottages and ski rides, the Enchanted Kingdom theme park in Santa Rosa, and the Nagcarlan underground cemetery. Laguna is situated in the foothills of Mount Makiling and Mount Banahaw, and parts of the vaunted Sierra Madre Range.
Recently, the province has been labeled the country’s car manufacturing and technology industry capital. Dubbed as the “Detroit of the Philippines” due to the prevalence of big vehicle manufacturers in Santa Rosa, it is also considered the “Silicon Valley of the Philippines” because it houses a number of various electronic and semiconductor companies. This makes Laguna a very promising place to live in as it combines work, leisure, rest, and relaxation to fit your everyday occupational lifestyle and healthy living. The province is now also the host of a mixed space for sustainable community living, nature-perfect lifestyle, and eco-friendly garden living, and recently a wildlife sanctuary and pathway of awe-inspiring migratory birds.
In the vicinity of Santa Rosa, Calamba, and Cabuyao is the Nuvali sustainable community development estate, a collaborative project between top developer Ayala Land and the Yulo family. Beyond the manicured gardens and wildlife sanctuaries, one can see breathtaking views that combine human and nature. There are mini-museums, a local cathedral, bike-riding spaces and picnic grounds, trekking and wakeboarding venues, and high-end shopping districts.
If you cannot get enough for a day or a temporary stay, then you should opt to stay permanently at one of the various apartments for rent in Laguna. Because of its proximity to Metro Manila, the province hosts very affordable and convenient living spaces for those seeking a home. For students, there are apartments for rent in Los Baños, downtown Calamba, and the municipality of Bay. For only PhP 7,500 a month, two to four students can lease a two-bedroom apartment for rent in Los Baños, Laguna. Dividing the rental fee among two to four students, each renter should only shoulder PhP 1,875 to PhP 3,750 a month.
Families can also opt to rent a whole house in Laguna. For example, in Avida Village located in Nuvali, you can find a fully furnished, three-bedroom, bungalow house with a floor area of 40 square meters set in a 90-square meter lot. This property has a car space and garden and can be rented for only PhP 16,000 a month.
For those wanting greater accessibility to the southbound expressway and the theme park, there are also available apartments for rent in Laguna located in the poblacion (bayan) areas of Santa Rosa, Cabuyao, and Biñan. In San Pedro, most of these properties are found in the Pacita Complex development. For idyllic locations, you may also prefer Laguna’s more laidback and rural locales, such as Santa Cruz, Pila, Victoria, and Pagsanjan.
2021 Average Price Data for an Apartment for Rent in Laguna |
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City/Municipality | Median Price (PHP) |
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Santa Rosa | ₱2,000 | |||
Calamba | ₱7,000 | |||
Cabuyao | ₱7,000 | |||
Biñan | ₱7,000 | |||
Bay | ₱15,000 | |||
Los Baños | ₱8,000 | |||
NOTE: Data is based on listings uploaded by real estate professionals in 2021. |