Coliving in Johor Bahru
Looking for coliving spaces in Johor Bahru? Discover top-rated options for digital nomads and remote workers.
All Colivings in Johor Bahru
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4.9 (63 ratings)320 Balestier Rd, Singapore 329924At 320 Balestier Road, this Coliwoo address sits in a busy Singapore district with easy access to ev...
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4.9 (14 ratings)260 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore 588190Coliwoo Bukit Timah Fire Station sits on Upper Bukit Timah Road in Singapore, in a city setting with...
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4.8 (26 ratings)18 Boon Lay Wy, #07-117, Singapore 609966Comfyrooms Pte Ltd focuses on furnished room rentals in Singapore for students, working professional...
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4.7 (6 ratings)30 Poh Huat Cres, Singapore 546863Set in Kovan, this long-stay coliving in Singapore suits residents who want privacy, space, and a ca...
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4.1 (403 ratings)31 Boon Lay Dr, Singapore 649934Coliwoo Boon Lay sits at 31 Boon Lay Dr, Singapore 649934, in a practical west-side spot that suits...
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4.5 (2 ratings)12A Sixth Ave, Singapore 276475Casa Mia Coliving Sixth Avenue Room Rentals sits in Singapore and suits students and young professio...
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156 Mariam Wy, Singapore 507079Set in Singapore’s Kembangan area, this coliving setup suits people who want a residential neighbour...
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5 Simei St 3, Singapore 529892Set in Eastpoint Green Condo at 5 Simei St 3, this Singapore co-living option suits people who want...
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Choa Chu Kang Loop, Singapore 689672In Northvale at Choa Chu Kang Loop, this shared flat suits residents who want a straightforward coli...
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5.0 (3 ratings)592H Balestier Rd, Singapore 329902In Balestier, this private-room coliving suits students, young professionals, and expats who want a...
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Choa Chu Kang Ave 3, Singapore 689886Bespoke Habitat Connecting Spaces Pte Ltd runs long-term coliving in Singapore from Choa Chu Kang Av...
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MacPherson Rd, 458A, Singapore 368176Casa Mia Coliving Room on Rent in Macpherson sits on MacPherson Rd in Singapore and suits students a...
Frequently Asked Questions about Colivings in Johor Bahru
- Rates are set per space and billed monthly with utilities usually included — and land well below comparable rooms in Singapore. Check each listing for its current all-inclusive price.
- A furnished air-conditioned room plus shared kitchens, lounges and fast Wi-Fi, often with electricity and water bundled into one monthly payment.
- Yes — it's the main draw. The Causeway and the new RTS link put you within commuting distance of a Singapore salary at a fraction of Singapore rents; spaces near JB Sentral/CIQ suit daily commuters.
- The city centre near JB Sentral and the CIQ checkpoint for commuters; Taman Sentosa and Tanjung Puteri for proximity; Mount Austin and Bukit Indah for newer, better-value suburbs.
- Coliving needs no special visa; your normal Malaysian entry/visa status applies. Cross-border workers should ensure their Singapore work pass and Malaysian status are in order.
- Booking is flexible — short stays and longer bases both work. Check each listing.
A quick comparison of the Colivings in Johor Bahru
The table below compares all colivings in Johor Bahru by price, coliving type, coworking space, and community manager.
| Name | Coliving Type | Coworking | Community Manager | Reviews |
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| Casa Mia Coliving - Private Room Rental in Balestier | Social | – | – | 5.0 (3) |
| Coliwoo Balestier 320 | Apartments | – | – | 4.9 (63) |
| Coliwoo Bukit Timah Fire Station | Apartments | – | – | 4.9 (14) |
| Comfyrooms Pte Ltd | Shared Flat | – | Full-time community manager | 4.8 (26) |
| Huat Villa Living | Social | ✅ | – | 4.7 (6) |
| Casa Mia Coliving Sixth Avenue Room Rentals | Social | – | – | 4.5 (2) |
| Coliwoo Boon Lay | Apartments | – | – | 4.1 (403) |
| d'Habitat – Co-Living Spaces in Singapore (Ballota) | Social | – | – | – |
| d'Habitat – Co-Living Spaces in Singapore (Eastpoint Green Condo) | Social | – | – | – |
| Cosy Coliving Pte Ltd @ Northvale | Shared Flat | – | – | – |
Why Johor Bahru is perfect for coliving
Johor Bahru feels rough around the edges but alive — wild street food, kopitiams, night markets, and a constant flow of people crossing to and from Singapore. It is hot and humid most of the year with sudden tropical downpours. For remote workers and cross-border commuters, coliving in Johor Bahru is the easiest way to get a furnished room and a ready-made community without setting everything up from scratch.
Why choose coliving in Johor Bahru
The big draw is simple: rent and food cost a fraction of Singapore's, while the Causeway and the new RTS link put you within commuting distance of a Singapore salary. Coliving turns that into a soft landing — a furnished room, bills and fast Wi-Fi bundled together, and shared spaces where you meet other remote workers and cross-border commuters from day one. It suits digital nomads, Singapore commuters, freelancers and students.
What you get with a JB coliving space
Most Johor Bahru coliving spaces offer a furnished private room with air conditioning alongside shared kitchens, lounges and fast Wi-Fi, often with electricity and water included in one monthly payment. Many are positioned for convenience — close to malls, transit and the checkpoints — and booking is flexible, so short stays and longer bases both work.
Best areas for coliving in Johor Bahru
The city centre around JB Sentral and the CIQ checkpoint is prime for anyone commuting to Singapore. Taman Sentosa and Tanjung Puteri sit close to town and transit; Mount Austin and Bukit Indah are the newer, leafier suburbs with big food-and-mall scenes and better value. Pick your area around how often you will cross the border.
How much does coliving in Johor Bahru cost?
Pricing is set per space and billed monthly with utilities usually included — and across the board it lands far below comparable rooms in Singapore, which is exactly why so many cross-border workers base themselves here. Check each listing for its current all-inclusive rate. For options across the Causeway and the wider country, compare coliving in Kuala Lumpur or browse coliving across Malaysia.
Things to do in Johor Bahru
After work it is all about the food — street stalls, kopi shops and night markets — plus mall-hopping, theme parks, and weekend escapes to Desaru's beaches. There is a small but growing nomad crowd and occasional meetups. For some it is perfectly placed; for others it runs a little quiet — but the value and the Singapore link are hard to argue with.
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