With urban traffic intensifying and housing costs rising, young workers in Metro Cebu are rethinking how and where they live. For many, commuting can take nearly an hour each way, while a large portion of monthly earnings is spent on rent, leaving little room for savings or lifestyle needs. These realities are pushing a new generation of Filipinos to pursue housing options that are not only affordable but also close to where life and work happen.

The City Flats Cebu Co-Living or Dorm Room

This shift is fueling the steady growth of co-living communities across the country. Built around shared spaces, flexible terms, and social interaction, co-living is gaining wider acceptance, particularly among millennials and Gen Zs who prioritize convenience and a curated, connected environment over long-term rental commitments.

A New Address Designed for Today’s Workforce

Ayala Land enters this evolving market with The CityFlats—an urban living concept tailored for mobile professionals who prefer to live near business districts. Instead of treating housing as just a private room, The CityFlats develops modern, all-inclusive residences complemented by communal amenities that encourage interaction and support a balanced lifestyle.

Ayala Land The City Flats in Cebu Business Park

The brand has gained traction in Metro Manila, with locations in Makati, Bonifacio Global City (BGC) and Cebu IT Park. Each offers residents the ability to live within major commercial hubs at lower cost and without lengthy travel times. Now, Ayala Land builds on this momentum by opening its newest branch at Cebu Business Park, expanding its reach in Visayas.

Jay Teodoro, (3rd from right) Ayala Land Deputy Head of Vismin Estates lead The CityFlats Cebu Business Park ribbon cutting.

“Our goal is to make our estates more livable by providing practical, well-located homes for the city’s workforce. Young professionals shouldn’t have to sacrifice time, mobility, or community just to live in the city. CityFlats gives more people the chance to live where life happens, close to work, services, and everyday conveniences,” said Jay Teodoro, Ayala Land Deputy Head of Vismin Estates.

Designed for Value, Accessibility, and Ease

Premium Hostel Room

Situated along Leyte Loop, Cebu Business Park, the latest CityFlats branch houses 392 rooms that are fully furnished and move-in ready. About 80 percent of the development is dedicated to co-living units suited for long-term renters who want their own dedicated personal area. These rooms feature a work station, bed, storage, air-conditioning, kitchenette, and in-room toilet & bath—amenities typically seen only in larger apartment rentals.

The CityFlats CBP Social Hall

The remaining units operate as hostel rooms, ideal for short-term guests such as traveling professionals, tourists, and employees on assignment. These rooms offer queen or twin beds and come equipped with a mini-refrigerator, television, and private kitchenette.

Accessibility also forms part of the development’s design. Each floor includes units intended for PWDs, helping ensure that more people can comfortably access this new housing option. Complementing these living options are upcoming retail services on the ground floor, beginning with a convenience store and laundromat, making everyday needs even easier to access without leaving the building.

Community at the Core

More than convenience, the CityFlats concept emphasizes genuine interaction among residents. The centerpiece of this experience is its Social Hall, a communal venue designed for group gatherings, casual hangouts, and community programs. Planned programs, ranging from wellness sessions to game nights, are intended to cultivate a supportive environment, allowing residents to build friendships and collaboration opportunities, whether professional or personal.

Flexible Terms for Diverse Lifestyles

Flexibility is another hallmark of The CityFlats. Unlike standard rental models that require long-term commitments, The CityFlats offers multiple stay options—from daily hostel rates ideal for travelers or project-based workers to long-term co-living leases suited for employees, young graduates, students, and digital freelancers.

This adaptability makes the development attractive not only to individual renters but also to companies seeking practical housing support for their workforce. Daily stays start at ₱1,800 per night, while monthly co-living rates begin at ₱6,100, making well-located, walkable living more accessible within major business districts.

The City Flats, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City

Smarter Urban Living in the Heart of Cebu

With its central location, complete amenities, and community-driven design, CityFlats Cebu Business Park introduces a living model that aligns with how the new workforce prefers to live: within reach of workplaces, with expenses managed more efficiently, and surrounded by opportunities to connect with others. As more professionals seek to reduce commute times and maximize their budgets, co-living models like The CityFlats are poised to play a larger role in shaping how people live in rapidly growing urban centers.