Cities with the cheapest rent in Asia
Where housing stops eating the budget in Asia: catalog cities ranked by monthly rent for a one-person place, with the full cost of living and safety alongside so cheap rent doesn't hide an expensive or rough city.
Methodology: Only cities with a 50+ safety score qualify; ranked by curated monthly rent for one person, lowest first, from the Jonzy city catalog.
1. Sheki, Azerbaijan
Rent $250/mo · $600/mo all-in · Safety 80/100
Rent from $250/mo and about $600/mo all-in, with 80/100 safety.
2. Chiang Rai, Thailand
Rent $280/mo · $690/mo all-in · Safety 82/100
Rent from $280/mo and about $690/mo all-in, with 82/100 safety.
3. Gyumri, Armenia
Rent $280/mo · $640/mo all-in · Safety 80/100
Rent from $280/mo and about $640/mo all-in, with 80/100 safety.
4. Kathmandu, Nepal
Rent $280/mo · $650/mo all-in · Safety 70/100
Rent from $280/mo and about $650/mo all-in, with 70/100 safety.
5. Pokhara, Nepal
Rent $280/mo · $640/mo all-in · Safety 84/100
Rent from $280/mo and about $640/mo all-in, with 84/100 safety.
6. Pondicherry, India
Rent $280/mo · $640/mo all-in · Safety 78/100
Rent from $280/mo and about $640/mo all-in, with 78/100 safety.
7. Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Rent $280/mo · $640/mo all-in · Safety 78/100
Rent from $280/mo and about $640/mo all-in, with 78/100 safety.
8. Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Rent $350/mo · $770/mo all-in · Safety 72/100
Rent from $350/mo and about $770/mo all-in, with 72/100 safety.
9. Da Lat, Vietnam
Rent $350/mo · $650/mo all-in · Safety 76/100
Rent from $350/mo and about $650/mo all-in, with 76/100 safety.
10. Hue, Vietnam
Rent $350/mo · $740/mo all-in · Safety 74/100
Rent from $350/mo and about $740/mo all-in, with 74/100 safety.
11. Kampot, Cambodia
Rent $350/mo · $810/mo all-in · Safety 78/100
Rent from $350/mo and about $810/mo all-in, with 78/100 safety.
12. Luang Prabang, Laos
Rent $350/mo · $780/mo all-in · Safety 82/100
Rent from $350/mo and about $780/mo all-in, with 82/100 safety.
Frequently asked questions
Cities with the cheapest rent in Asia — which city is #1?
Sheki, Azerbaijan tops this list. Rent from $250/mo and about $600/mo all-in, with 80/100 safety. Chiang Rai and Gyumri round out the top three.
How is this ranking calculated?
Only cities with a 50+ safety score qualify; ranked by curated monthly rent for one person, lowest first, from the Jonzy city catalog. 86 catalog cities in Asia qualified for this list; the top 12 are shown. Scores are catalog averages, not personalised — Jonzy re-ranks every city for your own income, passport and lifestyle when you sign in.
How much does it cost to live in the top city in Asia?
Sheki runs about $600/month all-in for one person — rent, food, transport, healthcare, utilities and everyday extras. See the Sheki city guide for the full cost breakdown, visa options and FAQ.