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Lowest Rent in Sri Lanka

Top 72 cities ranked by lowest rent

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Lowest Rent — Sri Lanka

1 Matara 34 $150
2 Panadura 36 $150
3 Nuwara Eliya 29 $150
4 Negombo 36 $150
5 Mulleriyawa 36 $150
6 Mullaittivu 38 $150
7 Moratuwa 36 $150
8 Monaragala 35 $150
9 Minuwangoda 36 $150
10 Peliyagoda 36 $150
11 Matale 29 $150
12 Mannar 38 $150
13 Maharagama 36 $150
14 Kurunegala 32 $150
15 Kuliyapitiya 32 $150
16 Kotikawatta 36 $150
17 Kolonnawa 36 $150
18 Kilinochchi 38 $150
19 Trincomalee 37 $150
20 Wellawaya 35 $150
21 Welisara 36 $150
22 Weligama 34 $150
23 Wattegama 35 $150
24 Wattala 36 $150
25 Vavuniya 38 $150
26 Valvedditturai 38 $150
27 Vakarai 37 $150
28 Keppapularu 38 $150
29 Tangalle 34 $150
30 Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte 36 $150
31 Ratnapura 33 $150
32 Puttalam 32 $150
33 Pottuvil 37 $150
34 Polonnaruwa 30 $150
35 Point Pedro 38 $150
36 Pita Kotte 36 $150
37 Beruwala 36 $150
38 Gampaha 36 $150
39 Galle 34 $150
40 Eravur Town 37 $150
41 Devinuwara 34 $150
42 Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia 36 $150
43 Dambulla 29 $150
44 Colombo 36 $150
45 Chilaw 32 $150
46 Gampola 29 $150
47 Bentota 34 $150
48 Beliatta 34 $150
49 Batticaloa 37 $150
50 Battaramulla South 36 $150
51 Badulla 35 $150
52 Anuradhapura 30 $150
53 Ampara 37 $150
54 Ambalantota 34 $150
55 Jaffna 38 $150
56 Kelaniya 36 $150
57 Kegalle 33 $150
58 Katunayaka 36 $150
59 Kataragama 35 $150
60 Kandy 29 $150
61 Kandana 36 $150
62 Kalutara 36 $150
63 Kalmunai 37 $150
64 Ambalangoda 34 $150
65 Ja Ela 36 $150
66 Horawala Junction 36 $150
67 Horana South 36 $150
68 Homagama 36 $150
69 Hendala 36 $150
70 Hatton 29 $150
71 Hanwella Ihala 36 $150
72 Hambantota 34 $150

Cities with the lowest rents in Sri Lanka offer affordable rental housing options for residents. Matara has a median rent of just $150 per month.

Low rental costs can significantly improve quality of life by leaving more disposable income for savings, healthcare, education, and recreation. These cities appeal to students, young professionals starting their careers, and retirees on fixed incomes.

Affordable rental markets often exist in cities with lower overall demand, but many are experiencing renewed interest from remote workers and companies seeking lower-cost locations for operations.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At $150/month, renting in Matara costs about $5 per day.
  • 2. Affordable rent allows residents to save more, invest more, and enjoy a higher quality of life on the same income.
  • 3. Many low-rent cities are experiencing an influx of remote workers who discovered they can maintain their salary while dramatically reducing housing costs.

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