How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hikkaduwa or Unawatuna, Sri Lanka?

A 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment in the Dewata area of Unawatuna is available from mid-July. It's a 10-minute walk to Dewata Beach and 5 minutes by bike to Unawatuna Beach and Galle Fort. Includes a fully equipped kitchen, living room, furnished balcony, workspace, fiber-optic Wi-Fi, and a BBQ area. A supermarket, fish market, and grocery stores are within 500 meters. Price: $450/month + electricity (water, gas, and Wi-Fi included). Available until October.

A traveler is looking for a 2-person apartment in Unawatuna for December 6–25. Requirements: close to the ocean and center, pool, kitchen, AC, balcony or terrace, and bathroom.

A quiet villa in Hikkaduwa rents 1- and 2-bedroom apartments with a shared pool. The beach is 5 km away (about 10 minutes by scooter), and rooms overlook rice fields. Each unit has AC, a fan, a kitchen with fridge, bathroom, workspace, living room with TV, Wi-Fi, hot water, and a washing machine. The property includes sun loungers, terraces, balconies, and a relaxation area. The host also rents scooters and provides a welcome fruit basket, cocktail, water, and a farewell dinner. Prices: 1-bedroom $600/month, 2-bedroom $900/month, full villa (6 rooms) by negotiation.