🏠 House for Rent in Colombo
Colombo is Sri Lanka's busiest rental market — from budget annexes and student rooms to modern apartments in Colombo 3–7 and family houses in the suburbs. Browse verified houses, apartments and annexes for rent in Colombo with real prices and direct owner contact, so you skip the brokers and the guesswork.
Rent a house the smart way in Colombo
Skip the endless Facebook groups and broker phone calls. Every house, apartment and annex in Colombo shows a real monthly rent, the key-money/advance, who pays utilities and the notice period — all upfront. You deal with the owner directly and pay zero commission.
Available homes in Colombo
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Popular areas in Colombo
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Property types for rent in Colombo
Why rent with FastRent.lk
Human-verified
Every listing is checked by our team before going live.
Zero commission
You deal with the owner directly and keep 100%.
Always fresh
Listings auto-delete after 5 days — no ghost ads.
Honest prices
Real prices are mandatory. No "contact for price".
Average rent prices in Colombo
Calculated live from real listings on FastRent.lk, from listings.
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Average price by year
How rents in Colombo have changed over time.
How it works
Search or filter
Browse verified homes in Colombo by type, area, beds and price.
Contact the owner
One tap reveals the verified phone and WhatsApp. No broker, no waiting.
Rent safely
Use our free lease agreement before you pay.
Tips for renting a house in Colombo
- ✓ View the property in person before paying any advance or deposit.
- ✓ Get the key money, advance and notice period in writing.
- ✓ Confirm who pays for water, electricity and maintenance.
- ✓ Use our free Standard Lease Agreement so both sides are protected.
Rent with confidence
Our team verifies every listing and the owner's payment before it goes live, so what you see is real. See how local rents compare before you commit.
What renters say
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“Finally a site that actually shows the price. Saved me hours of calls.”
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