The quick answer: villa rental prices in Lombok at a glance

Here’s the lay of the land for villa rental costs in Lombok in 2026:

• Budget villas (nightly): roughly $26–$70 per night for a small 3.5-star villa in Kuta or Selong Belanak.
• Mid-range villas (nightly): around $97–$200 per night for a well-appointed villa with a private or shared pool.
• Luxury / beachfront villas (nightly): $400 and up, climbing past $1,000+ for premium multi-bedroom estates with staff. The island-wide average nightly rate for villas sits near $396.
• Villa with pool (monthly): IDR 10–30 million+ per month (roughly $650–$1,950+) for a full-amenity property.

These are realistic 2026 ranges for the two main areas where long-term foreign visitors stay — Kuta Lombok and Senggigi — plus the surf-and-beach belt around Selong Belanak.

What you’ll pay by stay length

Short stays (nightly bookings)

For a one or two-week holiday you’ll book by the night through the usual platforms. Expect to pay the nightly figures above, with the biggest variable being how close you are to the beach. A tidy villa in Kuta runs in the $55–$110 range; step up to a tastefully designed 4-star villa with great reviews and you’re closer to $99–$160 a night.

Medium stays (1–3 months)

Staying a month or more? You move into monthly pricing, and the savings are significant. A villa with a pool typically runs IDR 10–30 million+ per month, while smaller houses and 1-bedroom units near Kuta Lombok can be found for $200–$455 per month if you don’t need a full villa footprint.

Long stays (6–12 months) — where the real value is

This is the single biggest lever on your budget. Negotiating a 6-month or annual contract typically drops the price 20–40% off monthly rates. At that level, a comfortable one-bedroom house near Kuta Lombok can land around $200–$300 per month. For a full villa with a pool on a yearly lease, you’re often paying a fraction of the per-night holiday rate.

If Lombok is going to be a base rather than a getaway, always ask for long-term pricing — it’s the difference between holiday economics and resident economics.

How location changes the price

Lombok isn’t one market — it’s several, and the postcode drives the price:

• Kuta Lombok / Mandalika — the demand centre. Beach access, surf, a growing café and coworking scene, and the gravity of the Mandalika SEZ keep prices at the top of the island’s range.
• Selong Belanak — surf-and-sand favourite with strong villa supply; great mix of budget and mid-range options.
• Senggigi — the established hospitality hub in the west, with a deep pool of long-term rentals and urban conveniences nearby.
• The Gili Islands — premium and tourism-driven; expect higher nightly rates and tighter availability.

As a rule, the closer you are to a popular beach, a surf break or Mandalika, the more you’ll pay — and the easier that villa is to re-let if you ever switch to renting it out yourself.

What drives villa rental costs up (and down)

Beyond location, a handful of factors move the price:

• Furnishing and finish. Turnkey, well-designed villas with premium materials command a premium. Most monthly units come furnished.
• Pool, private vs shared. A private pool is one of the clearest price dividers in the market.
• Staff and services. Self-catering is cheapest; add a private chef, housekeeping or a driver and the nightly rate climbs fast.
• Season. Availability tightens dramatically in peak months — in some weeks only a small share of rentals are free — which pushes prices up. Shoulder months offer both better rates and far more choice.
• Infrastructure momentum. Airport expansion, new roads and Mandalika SEZ development are lifting demand (and rates) across South Lombok, especially near Kuta.

Don’t forget the cost beyond the rent

Budgeting for a villa is only part of the picture. For a realistic monthly figure, factor in:

• Transport — a scooter is the cost-effective default; monthly rental is far cheaper than daily. A car runs IDR 4–7 million per month.
• Utilities and internet — usually included in furnished monthly villas, but confirm before signing.
• Daily life — Lombok’s café scene is excellent and affordable; a specialty coffee runs around $1.60–$2.90.

Overall, Lombok remains noticeably cheaper than Bali for comparable accommodation — one of the main reasons long-term visitors and investors keep moving across the strait.

The bottom line on renting a villa in Lombok

If you want a single rule of thumb for 2026: budget $50–$160 a night for a comfortable mid-range villa, or $650–$2,000 a month for a pool villa — and expect to knock 20–40% off that by committing to a long-term lease.

And if you find yourself staying longer than you planned — most people do — it’s worth asking the next question: instead of renting, would owning a villa in the same market make more sense? Many of the people who rent in Kuta Mandalika today end up looking at the projected rental returns on the villas around them.

At Razzaque Estates, our LITHOS villas sit in the heart of the Kuta Mandalika SEZ — the same high-demand zone that keeps rental rates strong. If you’d like to see what owning (and renting out) a villa here looks like, explore the LITHOS collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to rent a villa in Lombok per month? A villa with a pool typically costs IDR 10–30 million+ per month (about $650–$1,950+). Smaller houses and 1-bedroom units near Kuta can be found from around $200–$455 per month.

Is it cheaper to rent a villa in Lombok long-term? Yes. A 6-month or annual contract usually cuts 20–40% off standard monthly rates, making long stays dramatically more affordable than nightly bookings.

Where are the cheapest villa rentals in Lombok? Budget villas start around $26–$70 a night, with the best value typically found slightly inland or in Selong Belanak, away from prime beachfront positions.

Is renting a villa in Lombok cheaper than in Bali? Generally yes — Lombok is consistently more affordable than Bali for comparable villas, which is a major reason long-term visitors choose the island.

What’s the average nightly price for a villa in Lombok? The island-wide average sits near $396 a night, though you can pay far less for simpler villas or far more for luxury beachfront estates.