Manila student housing rent guide 2026 — by university and room type
What a dorm or bedspace should actually cost near UP, DLSU, Ateneo, UST, FEU, Mapúa, Adamson, and PLM — by room type and walking distance.
Why prices vary so much
Rent ranges by university
UP Diliman — bedspaces ₱3,500–₱5,000, private rooms ₱6,000–₱10,000, condo studios ₱11,000–₱16,000. Krus na Ligas and Sikatuna sit at the low end; Teachers Village at the high end.
DLSU — bedspaces ₱3,000–₱4,500, private rooms ₱4,500–₱7,000, condo studios ₱8,500–₱12,000. Estrada and Adriatico are cheaper; Taft Avenue commands a premium.
Ateneo de Manila — bedspaces ₱4,000–₱5,500, private rooms ₱7,000–₱11,000, condo studios ₱13,000–₱18,000. Katipunan is most expensive; Esteban Abada more affordable.
UST + FEU — bedspaces ₱2,500–₱4,000, private rooms ₱4,000–₱6,500, condo studios ₱7,000–₱11,000. España main road is pricier than Dapitan or P. Noval interior streets.
Mapúa + PLM — bedspaces ₱2,500–₱4,000, private rooms ₱4,000–₱6,000, condo studios ₱8,000–₱12,000. Stock is thinner — book earlier in the semester cycle.
Adamson — bedspaces ₱2,500–₱3,800, private rooms ₱4,000–₱6,000. Compact district; very few condo-style options.
What you should pay extra for
What's not worth the upcharge
About these figures
These are indicative market ranges compiled from publicly available listings and online sources, current as of mid-2026 — they are not pulled from unidorms.ph inventory. Actual prices vary by unit, floor, furnishing, and lease length, and shift each semester.
