The University of the Philippines Manila’s dormitory charges ₱1,500 to ₱5,000 a month, excluding utilities, set by each resident’s income bracket, but it accepts female undergraduate students only. Ateneo de Manila University says off-campus boarding houses near it cost about US$65 to US$210 a month and shared apartments US$250 to US$420 a month per room. This guide sets out what those two official pages state.
Details come from the UP Manila Office of Student Services dormitory page and the Ateneo de Manila global office housing page, checked on 29 October 2026. Neither page gives a year, so confirm the figures with the university.
UP Manila dormitory
| Question | What the page says |
|---|---|
| Rent | ₱1,500 to ₱5,000 a month, excluding utilities, by income (STS) bracket |
| Who can live there | Female undergraduate students only |
| Capacity | 248 beds |
| Selection | 45% place of permanent residence, 55% income bracket |
| Documents | Application form, one 2×2 ID picture, current Form 5 and a parent’s income tax return (or a BIR tax exemption certificate) |
Ateneo de Manila University housing
| Option | Cost stated | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus University Residence Halls | Not listed | Open to local and international undergraduates and graduates, scholars and visiting faculty |
| Off-campus boarding houses | US$65 to US$210 a month | Separate houses for men and women; get the accredited list from the Office of Student Services or International Relations |
| Off-campus apartments or condominiums | US$250 to US$420 a month | Basic semi-furnished room shared by up to four; electricity, water, internet and cable not included |
I could not verify rents at other Manila universities, so I have not quoted them, and I have not ranked districts or listed private providers. If you rent privately, view the room in person or on a live video call, get a written contract and never pay before you have one. Before you commit, read our guide to university halls versus private housing, the checklist of what to look for before you sign and our safety guide.
FAQs about student accommodation in Manila
Can men live in the UP Manila dormitory?
No. The page says the dormitory accepts female undergraduate students only.
How much is a boarding house near Ateneo?
Ateneo’s page says it may range from US$65 to US$210 a month, depending on the type of accommodation.
Sources
All checked 29 October 2026.
