Recommendations for Alternative Boarding Areas for Jakarta Workers

Jakarta, 20 January 2026 – Entering the beginning of the year, many migrants who work in Jakarta have made the search for a new, more comfortable and strategic residence part of their resolution. However, there is one challenge in realizing this resolution: high housing prices in the activity center of Jakarta. In fact, housing prices in Jakarta are said to be more “expensive” than international cities such as Paris and Tokyo^[1]. This condition also has an impact on boarding house rental prices in strategic areas, encouraging people to consider alternative areas that are still connected to the capital’s activity center.

“The high prices of various housing formats, buying or renting, have made people more open to alternative areas outside strategic points. From the Cove portfolio, for example, workers looking for boarding houses in Karet Kuningan have to pay the average rental price that twice as high from Tebet. “In fact, Tebet has relatively close access to this area,” he said Dian Paskalis, Director of Country Growth and Vice President of Online Marketing, Cove.

With enthusiasm new year, new boarding house, housing provider living together modern Small bay summarizes a number of alternative areas based on their property portfolio as a reference for finding boarding houses that balance price, complete facilities and easy access to Jakarta’s activity center.

Pesanggrahan, South Jakarta – close access to the Blok M area

For people who work or like to explore cafes hits in the area Blok M, Pesanggrahan is an alternative area worth considering when looking for a boarding house. With a location close to the Blok M activity center, the journey from Pesanggrahan can be reached by driving in less than 30 minutes. Apart from that, this area is also supported by fairly easy transportation access, starting from access to the Veteran Toll gate and the TransJakarta route.

Apart from accessibility, Pesanggrahan also offers a quieter residential atmosphere, but is still surrounded by various culinary choices, cafes and sports venues. Cove properties in this area have average rental prices 23 percent more affordable compared to the Blok M area, making it the right alternative boarding area for those who want easy access without having to pay boarding house rental prices in premium areas of South Jakarta. A number of Cove properties located in the Pesanggrahan area are Cove Aluya and Cove Ayama.

Tebet, South Jakarta – close access to the Karet Kuningan area

Looking for a boarding house with complete facilities and access to major roads in the area Brass It is synonymous with high rental prices, especially with its position surrounded by various offices and well-known shopping centers. Alternatively, Cove properties in Tebet have average rental prices 50 percent lower than the Kuningan area. Even when compared to Mampang which has a similar travel time to Kuningan, Tebet is still a more affordable alternative with an average rental price difference of around 15 percent.

Apart from the price factor, Tebet is also known as a residential area with complete lifestyle facilities, starting from the existence of Tebet Eco Park, various famous cafes and culinary delights, as well as integration with various public transportation options. A number of Cove options located in Tebet are Cove Urban Loft and Cove W Suites.

Tomang, West Jakarta – close access to the Thamrin area

Menteng is often a dream residential area for those who work in the Thamrin area, especially with its proximity. However, as a fairly prestigious area, boarding house rental prices in the Menteng area are also known to be expensive. Compared to looking for a boarding house in Menteng, Tomang could be a more affordable alternative with average rental prices were 17 percent lower.

Driving from Tomang to Thamrin only takes no more than about half an hour. This area is also still located near a number of main points in Central Jakarta such as Monas and Gambir, and has close access to strategic areas of West Jakarta which are surrounded by shopping centers and a number of well-known campuses. A number of Cove properties in the Tomang area that could be an option are Cove Perfekta and Cove Katalia.

In the midst of the rising cost of living in Jakarta, looking for alternative areas outside well-known residential areas is a realistic option when choosing a boarding house. The integration of public transportation and various online transportation services now makes it easier to get to Jakarta’s activity center, without having to live in the area. By standard living together consistent across its portfolio, Cove provides a living experience that is most in tune with the urban lifestyle in various areas of Jakarta.

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About Cove

Cove is a residential provider living together modern community-based in Asia Pacific. Designed for a flexible lifestyle, the Cove portfolio includes ready-to-move-in properties with complete facilities and strategic locations that can be rented on a monthly or daily basis. As a major co-living player in Indonesia, Cove is now present in more than 200 locations and is the choice for more than 30,000 residents and tourists every month.

Founded in 2018 in Singapore, Cove began operating in Indonesia in 2020 and now has a property network covering the Jabodetabek, Bandung, Bali and Surabaya areas. Apart from Singapore and Indonesia, Cove has expanded its operations to Japan and South Korea as a form of expansion in Asia Pacific.

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^[1] Kompas Daily Data Journalism Team, 2025