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Kemang Delivers Jakarta's Highest Rental Yields, Outpacing SCBD and BSD

Steady demand from expatriate tenants along the southern corridor pushes gross yields above those recorded in SCBD or BSD City.

By Jakarta Property Desk · Published 25 July 2026

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Kemang delivered the highest rental yield among Jakarta suburbs in the first half of 2026, with gross returns averaging 8.1 percent on two-bedroom apartments.

The result matters now because toll-road extensions completed in late 2025 cut commute times from Kemang to SCBD offices to under twenty minutes, lifting occupancy rates while purchase prices remained below those in the CBD.

Landlords along Jalan Kemang Raya and inside the Kemang Village complex report consistent tenancies from staff at nearby embassies and multinational firms based in the SCBD. The same infrastructure upgrades also link directly to the growing Bintaro satellite developments, widening the pool of middle-income professionals seeking short-term leases.

Price and Tenancy Data

City-wide apartment prices averaged IDR 55 million per square metre in June 2026, yet Kemang units traded at IDR 42 million to IDR 48 million per square metre while commanding monthly rents of IDR 14 million to IDR 18 million for 90-square-metre flats. That spread produced the 8.1 percent yield, outpacing BSD City at 6.3 percent and Bintaro Jaya at 5.9 percent over the same period.

Agency records show average vacancy in Kemang held at 4 percent through the second quarter, compared with 9 percent in central business district towers. Renewals on twelve-month contracts rose 12 percent year-on-year, driven by renewed expatriate arrivals after earlier regional uncertainty.

Next Steps for Buyers

Investors should inspect listings on established platforms such as Rumah123 and 99.co before the next toll-link toll adjustment scheduled for October. Checking strata-titled apartments inside Kemang Village or freehold walk-ups on Jalan Kemang Selatan provides the clearest picture of current cash-flow potential before committing funds.

This article is general information only and is not personal financial or investment advice. Consider your own circumstances and seek licensed professional advice before making financial decisions.

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