Average rent in Kathmandu (2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Kathmandu? Across the valley, monthly rent runs from NPR 6,000 for a budget room to NPR 60,000 for a larger flat. Below is the latest 2026 rent index by neighborhood, built entirely from verified DeraGhar rentals — then check whether your own rent is fair.
Average rent by neighborhood
Kirtipur
NPR 6,000 – NPR 11,000
86 verified rentals · per month
Baneshwor
NPR 9,000 – NPR 18,000
142 verified rentals · per month
Koteshwor
NPR 12,000 – NPR 18,000
134 verified rentals · per month
Jadibuti
NPR 9,000 – NPR 14,000
61 verified rentals · per month
Tinkune
NPR 14,000 – NPR 22,000
73 verified rentals · per month
Gwarko
NPR 16,000 – NPR 30,000
58 verified rentals · per month
Imadol
NPR 11,000 – NPR 17,000
44 verified rentals · per month
Jhamsikhel
NPR 20,000 – NPR 60,000
40 verified rentals · per month
Sanepa
NPR 18,000 – NPR 55,000
38 verified rentals · per month
Naxal
NPR 15,000 – NPR 45,000
35 verified rentals · per month
Baluwatar
NPR 20,000 – NPR 55,000
30 verified rentals · per month
Minbhawan
NPR 10,000 – NPR 22,000
40 verified rentals · per month
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kathmandu in 2026?
Across Kathmandu valley, monthly rent ranges from about NPR 6,000 for a budget room to NPR 60,000 for a larger flat or house, depending on the neighborhood. Kirtipur is the most affordable; Tinkune and Gwarko are the priciest.
Which Kathmandu area has the cheapest rent?
Kirtipur currently has the lowest typical rents, with rooms from around NPR 6,000 per month. Use the area links above to see each neighborhood's range.
How is this rent data collected?
These ranges are built from verified DeraGhar rentals — listings a local Saathi has visited and photographed — so they reflect real asking rents, not estimates. We refresh them as new verified rentals are added.