Villa vs apartment vs townhouse in Bali: what you're actually renting
In Bali, "villa" is used loosely for almost any rental home, so the structure matters more than the label. Across 33 live listings checked 15 October 2026, apartments run IDR 23-30 million a month, townhouses IDR 20-30 million, and villas IDR 30-107.8 million, with the gap driven mostly by bedrooms, land and whether the pool is private.
Updated 15 October 2026 · prices as of 15 October 2026
What is a villa in Bali, really
In everyday use, a Bali listing called a "villa" usually means a standalone house with its own plot, walls on all sides, a garden and often a private pool. That's the dictionary version. In practice, local agents and marketing copy also call townhouses and even some apartment-style units "villas" because the word has become shorthand for "nice furnished rental" rather than a strict building type.
On Samba, the 14 listings genuinely built as standalone villas include Villa Saturno in Padang Linjong (3 bedrooms, IDR 35 million a month), Villa Solstice and 3BR Riverfront Villa in Pererenan, and Villa Swarna Umalas, a 4-bedroom property at IDR 107.8 million a month, the highest monthly price in the current set. Villas dominate the 2-bedroom-and-up end: of the listings with 3 or more bedrooms, the large majority are villas, not apartments or townhouses. If a listing is called a villa but has a shared pool and no fenced garden, treat the photos and floor plan as the real evidence, not the label. See how much rent a villa in Canggu gets for more on villa pricing specifically.
Townhouse Bali rental: a middle category with its own logic
A townhouse in Bali listings usually means a compact, often two-storey home that's part of a small cluster sharing a boundary wall or a development entrance, sitting between an apartment and a full standalone villa. It's not an American-style row house; it's closer to a scaled-down villa built in a small complex.
Of the 11 townhouse listings live now, most are 1-bedroom: LaneHAUS in Pererenan (IDR 20-24 million a month across its units, shared pool, dedicated workspace, pet friendly) and the Tropicana Valley cluster in Buduk (IDR 30 million a month, each with its own private pool, most pet friendly). That private-pool-at-1-bedroom-pricing combination is the townhouse's main selling point: Tropicana Valley units cost the same as a 1-bedroom apartment but come with a pool nobody else uses.
Apartments: the budget end of long-term renting
Apartment listings in Bali are self-contained units inside a building or small block, almost always with a shared pool rather than a private one. They're the cheapest category on a per-bedroom basis. The 8 live apartment listings run IDR 23-30 million a month, nearly all 1-bedroom units in Batu Bolong (the HAUS Canggu block, five units from IDR 23-30 million) plus Sawah Studios in Babakan and two 2-bedroom units in Berawa, Oasis Areca and Oasis Sabal, both IDR 30 million.
None of the apartment listings in this set have a private pool, and only a few are pet friendly, so check that specifically if either matters. For a deeper look at this segment, see 1-bedroom apartments in Canggu and apartments in Batu Bolong.
Price by type and bedroom count, side by side
Across all 33 listings, monthly rent runs from IDR 20 million to IDR 107.8 million, with a median of IDR 30 million; yearly runs IDR 190 million to IDR 850 million, median IDR 300 million. Broken down by bedroom count:
- 1-bedroom (17 listings, mostly apartments and townhouses): IDR 20-30 million a month, median IDR 30 million
- 2-bedroom (5 listings, apartments and villas): IDR 30-38 million a month, median IDR 30 million
- 3-bedroom (10 listings, almost all villas): IDR 30-73 million a month, median IDR 41 million
- 4+ bedroom (1 listing, a villa): IDR 107.8 million a month
The pattern holds regardless of what the listing calls itself: price tracks bedrooms and private-pool status more than the villa/townhouse/apartment label. Across a 28-listing sample, committing to a year instead of paying monthly saves around 17%, so if you're set on a type, yearly vs monthly is worth reading before you negotiate. For the full breakdown by bedroom, see long-term rental prices in Bali.
Apartment or villa Bali long term: who each suits
An apartment suits a single renter or couple who wants fibre internet, housekeeping and a shared pool without garden upkeep, and who doesn't need a fenced yard for a pet or kids. A townhouse suits the same budget but wants a private pool or more floor space, and is willing to live in a small cluster rather than fully detached. A villa suits families, groups sharing, or anyone who wants a private garden, more bedrooms, or genuine separation from neighbours, and has the budget for it.
- Want the cheapest entry point with a shared pool: look at apartments
- Want a private pool at 1-bedroom pricing: look at townhouses, especially Buduk
- Need 2+ bedrooms, a garden, or space for pets: look at villas, filtered by private pool or pet friendly if those matter
- Renting with a pet specifically: 21 of the 33 listings here are pet friendly across all three types, covered in pet-friendly villa rentals in Canggu
What's actually included, whatever you call it
Inclusions vary more by listing than by type. Across the 33 listings, fibre internet is included in 30, housekeeping in 26, linen changes in 24, and the banjar (village) fee and rubbish collection in 23. Drinking water and cooking gas are included in 21. Electricity is the one to check carefully: it's included in 17 listings, explicitly excluded in 6, and not stated in 10, so always confirm before signing regardless of whether you're looking at an apartment, townhouse or villa. Full detail on this is in what's included in a monthly villa rental in Bali, and the private vs shared pool distinction that often separates townhouses from apartments is covered in private pool or shared pool.
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Frequently asked
Is a townhouse cheaper than a villa in Bali?
Usually yes for the same bedroom count, since townhouses are mostly 1-bedroom units at IDR 20-30 million a month versus villas at IDR 30-107.8 million a month, but a 1-bedroom townhouse with a private pool can cost the same as a 2-bedroom villa, so compare bedrooms and pool type, not just the label.
Do Bali apartments have private pools?
Rarely. Of the live apartment listings checked, none had a private pool; they use a shared pool in the building or complex instead, which is reflected in their lower monthly price compared with villas that do have a private pool.
What's the difference between a villa and a townhouse in Bali?
A villa is typically a standalone house on its own plot, often with a private garden and pool, while a townhouse is a smaller home that's part of a cluster or small development, sometimes with a shared entrance, and often more affordable per bedroom.
Why do Bali listings call everything a villa?
The word villa has become general marketing shorthand in Bali for any furnished rental home, regardless of whether it's actually a standalone house, a townhouse, or an apartment-style unit. Always check the floor plan, land size and pool type rather than relying on the listing title.
Is it cheaper to rent a villa yearly instead of monthly?
Across a sample of 28 listings with both prices, committing to a year instead of month-to-month saves around 17% on average, though the saving varies by property and should be checked listing by listing.