How to List Your Jakarta Apartment for Rent and Let It Fast

How to List Your Apartment for Rent in Jakarta and Find a Tenant Faster

Every month a unit sits empty, the service charge (the monthly building fee, called IPL or service charge in Indonesia) and any mortgage installments keep running. The good news is that much of what decides how fast a unit is rented is in the owner's hands.

The steps below are based on our experience marketing apartments in South Jakarta. They are also useful for expatriate owners who rent out a unit while living abroad.

Set the price from comparable units

Compare your unit with units in the same building that have a similar number of bedrooms, size, floor and furniture condition. A price slightly above the market can leave a unit empty for months, and the loss is bigger than the price difference you were hoping for.

Prepare the unit so it is move-in ready

Tenants, especially international ones arriving from overseas, want a unit they can move into without extra work. A few simple jobs make a clear difference.

• Clean thoroughly, including the air conditioner and the kitchen.
• Replace dead light bulbs and repair small damage.
• Clear personal belongings from cupboards and tables.
• If the unit is fully furnished, make sure the basic items are complete: bed, sofa, dining table, refrigerator and washing machine.

Good photos bring more interest

Prospective tenants decide from the photos before they come to view. Take photos in daylight with the curtains open, from the corner of the room so it looks spacious, and include the window view if it is attractive. Avoid dark or blurry photos.

Give complete information from the start

State the size, number of bedrooms, floor, furniture condition, minimum rental period and whether the price includes the service charge. Questions answered in the listing mean more serious viewings.

Make viewings easy to arrange

If the keys are left with an agent, the unit can be viewed whenever a prospective tenant is ready. The sooner a viewing can happen, the smaller the chance that the tenant moves on to another unit.

List your property with Best Property Jakarta

We help owners from start to handover: photos of the unit, listings on our website and other marketing channels, taking prospective tenants to viewings, negotiation and the handover of keys. Fill in the Titip Properti (list your property) form or contact us on WhatsApp.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my apartment in Jakarta not getting rented?

A price slightly above the market can leave a unit empty for months. Compare it with similar units in the same building and check your photos and listing details.

What should I do to prepare an apartment for tenants?

Clean it thoroughly, including the air conditioner and kitchen, replace dead bulbs, repair small damage and clear personal belongings. If it is fully furnished, make sure the basics are complete.

What information should a rental listing include?

Size, number of bedrooms, floor, furniture condition, minimum rental period and whether the price includes the service charge.

How should I take photos of my apartment?

Take them in daylight with the curtains open, from a corner of the room, and include the window view if it is attractive. Avoid dark or blurry photos.

Can an agent hold the keys for viewings?

Yes. A unit whose keys are left with an agent can be viewed whenever a prospective tenant is ready.