How to Find an Apartment in Da Nang (2026)
For most readers the default is to search in person after arriving, through an agent the landlord pays or direct with a landlord. Never wire money to an agent found on Facebook, and avoid committing to a rental before you arrive. Deposits run from one to two months, and one month is the figure most sources give.
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Rent in Da Nang depends on who is quoting it, and the same apartment appears at two prices. Three routes dominate: expat Facebook groups, agents, and signs on the street.
Where to look: channels compared
| Route | Good for | Catch | Cost to you |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facebook group ‘Da Nang & Hoi An Expats’, 60,000+ members | Landlords posting directly and current tenants sharing leads, in the largest English-language expat community | Fake posts and deposit scams use the same groups | — |
| An agent or agency | Someone who knows the stock shows you units, and earns a commission when you rent | Most agents are freelance, and the work is unregulated | Nothing: the landlord pays the commission |
| Signs on the street | Landlords who rent directly; in An Thuong, Son Tra and My Khe many put ‘for rent’ signs on the building | Only worth it in the areas where the signs are | — |
| Listing portals FazWaz.vn and Dot Property | A first month or two without a viewing trip; on a monthly rental the deposit is often 1-2 weeks or a month. FazWaz.vn sorts listings by monthly rent, low to high | One example from Shareuhack: a pool apartment listed at $650 a month on Airbnb might be $400-450 direct from the landlord | $450-800 a month for a 1-3 month serviced apartment, against $320-560 for a 12-month lease |
| houserentaldanang.com (promoted) | Long-term rentals listed direct from owners; free for tenants, because owners meet all costs before advertising | Long-term stock only | — |
One rule decides the agent route: the landlord pays the commission, so an agent asking you for a fee is a reason to switch agent.
What agents charge and who pays
An agent earns a commission when you decide to rent, so finding a unit costs you nothing. That commission comes from the landlord: you should not pay any fee to a rental agent in Da Nang. Most agents are freelance, and the work is unregulated.
One agency states a price for the tenant’s side: RentalsDaNang quotes a one-time service fee of $200 in its January 2025 guide.
- Good for: anyone who wants several flats lined up and shown in one trip, with the landlord paying the agent.
- Skip if: the agent wants a fee from you — the landlord pays the commission, so that is the wrong agent.
Rent you should expect
Two kinds of figure appear below: asking prices and what one renter actually paid.
| Type | Rent | Source and month |
|---|---|---|
| Serviced studio | VND 5,000,000 | Ahoy Vietnam, June 2026 |
| One-bedroom, asking price | VND 12,000,000, or VND 15,000,000 for basic one-bedrooms | Ahoy Vietnam, June 2026 |
| One-bedroom, furnished, one renter’s own price | VND 7,500,000 ($290) | Ahoy Vietnam, June 2026 |
| Two-bedroom, furnished, one renter’s own price | VND 10,000,000 ($390) | Ahoy Vietnam, June 2026 |
| One-bedroom, My An and An Thuong | VND 9-13 million a month ($341-$493) | Da Nang Villa Realty, November 2025 market note |
| One-bedroom and up, My Khe and An Thuong | VND 10-25 million a month | Da Nang Beachfront, July 2026 |
| One-bedroom and up, Hai Chau (CBD) | VND 7-18 million a month | Da Nang Beachfront, July 2026 |
Ahoy Vietnam’s author rented a furnished one-bedroom for VND 7,500,000 and a furnished two-bedroom for VND 10,000,000. Agent and owner pages in the same guide were asking VND 12,000,000 or even VND 15,000,000 for basic one-bedrooms.
The foreigner price
| Source | What it states |
|---|---|
| Base Da Nang | Prices on expat-facing sites can run 30-100% above the local market |
| A Way Abroad | English-language rental sites and expat Facebook groups quote close to double the local price for the same beachside apartment |
| Homii, a landlord-side guide in Vietnamese | Landlords often price foreigners at twice the Vietnamese price, then leave the unit empty for three months |
| Base Da Nang | Vietnamese listing sites are typically 20-40% lower than international platforms for the same apartment |
For the reader, the Vietnamese listing sites are the cheaper route, and the expat-facing sites the more expensive one.
For the areas themselves, and what each one costs beyond rent, see where to live in Da Nang. For a full monthly budget, see Da Nang cost of living.
Negotiating
Offering 3 months upfront reduces the landlord’s risk and often unlocks 10-15% off. A 12+ month commitment often results in lower monthly rent.
A landlord may first ask 18 million VND a month, and 3-6 months at once. Some landlords then cut 1.5-2 million VND out of the rent, or accept 1-2 months at once for the first months. Renting for 3-6 months helps avoid high short-term rental prices and keeps costs predictable.
From viewing to moving in
Two deposit questions decide most of the risk: how much to hold the flat, and when the deposit comes back.
Deposit, as each source states it
| Source | Deposit |
|---|---|
| houserentaldanang.com, booking deposit | A booking deposit is commonly one month’s rent |
| houserentaldanang.com, security deposit | The security deposit is usually one month of the rental price, refunded at the end of the contract |
| Ahoy Vietnam | One month is standard; two months is rare and not the norm |
| Base Da Nang | 1-2 months |
| RentalsDaNang, on monthly rentals | Often 1-2 weeks or a month |
One month is the figure most sources give. If the landlord takes a booking deposit and then rents to someone else, the landlord must pay double the deposit. The security deposit is normally refunded, minus appropriate deductions, within 7 days after you leave and return the keys.
Leaving the tenancy early means giving up the whole deposit. A current passport and a valid visa are all you need to rent.
The tenancy agreement and inventory can be issued in both English and Vietnamese, and one agency does that. A red invoice for your company adds 10% to the rent for VAT. Electricity, water and internet are usually not included in the rental price.
The electricity billing method, and who pays for wifi and water, decide the real monthly cost. The lease terms themselves are in rental contract rules for foreigners, and deposit disputes in rental deposits in Vietnam. Beyond rent, the two other bills are the legal electricity price and home internet in Da Nang.
Red flags and scams
Do not wire money or commit to a rental before you arrive in Da Nang. Never wire money to an agent found on Facebook. Base Da Nang treats a deposit of 3 months or more before you have signed anything as a red flag to walk away from.
RentalsDaNang counts landlords who demand more than 2-3 months of deposit, and landlords who will not provide proper contracts, as red flags. Sub-landlord scams happen: someone who is renting an apartment re-rents it to you without the owner’s knowledge.
Police reported on 24 September 2026 a case of fake Facebook accounts posting other people’s rental rooms for rent. The suspect asked for deposits of VND 500,000 to 2,500,000 to bank accounts, then blocked contact.
After you sign: temporary residence registration
Under Circular 87/2026/TT-BCA, the person who files the temporary-residence declaration is the accommodation owner, its legal representative or an authorised person, not the foreign guest. Accommodation establishments are responsible for declaring a foreign guest’s temporary residence electronically or on a paper form.
The full procedure for the declaration is in registering temporary residence in Vietnam.
Long-term rentals on houserentaldanang.com
houserentaldanang.com lists long-term rentals in Da Nang (promoted). Its rental FAQs state that the service is free for tenants, because house owners meet all costs before a property is advertised.
Still open: no source states a tenant fee for any agency other than RentalsDaNang, whose published figure is a one-time $200.
Step by step
- Arrive first, then searchBook your first nights in a hotel or serviced apartment, and look at flats in person. Do not send money or commit to a flat before you arrive in Da Nang.
- Pick a routePost a request in the expat Facebook group, and let an agent show you units. The agent is paid by the landlord when you decide to rent.
- View the flat before any money movesA deposit of 3 months or more before you have signed anything is a red flag. Money never goes to an agent found on Facebook.
- Hold the flat with a booking depositThe booking deposit is commonly one month's rent. If the landlord then rents to someone else, they must compensate double the deposit.
- Sign, pay the security deposit, get the keysThe security deposit is usually one month and is refunded at the end of the contract. The refund is normally due within 7 days after you leave and return the keys.
- Check what the rent leaves outElectricity, water and internet are usually not included in the rental price. The electricity billing method decides the real monthly cost.
- Get your stay declaredThe accommodation owner, their legal representative or an authorised person files the temporary-residence declaration, electronically or on a paper form.
Not confirmed: RentalsDaNang states a tenant fee; other agencies and the listing portals state none. Expect a tenant fee to appear on the listing itself. On a Facebook group, a deposit request before a viewing is a scam.
Common questions
Who pays the agent in Da Nang?
The landlord pays the agent's commission, and you should not pay any fee to a rental agent in Da Nang. Agents work on commission, so they are paid when you decide to rent. An agent who wants a fee from you is the one to leave.
How big is the deposit?
One month's rent is the standard, and two months is rare. Most leases are negotiable and deposits run 1-2 months. Base Da Nang treats a deposit of 3 months or more before you have signed anything as a red flag.
Can I negotiate the rent?
Offering 3 months upfront often unlocks 10-15% off. Longer commitments help too: 12+ month terms often result in lower monthly rent. One owner-side page describes landlords asking 18 million VND a month, then cutting 1.5-2 million VND.
Do I pay more because I am a foreigner?
On some routes, yes: prices on expat-facing sites can run 30-100% above the local market, while Vietnamese listing sites are typically 20-40% lower than international platforms. A landlord-side guide says landlords often price foreigners at twice the Vietnamese price.
Can I rent for one month?
A 1-3 month serviced apartment runs $450-800 a month, against $320-560 for a 12-month lease. Renting for 3-6 months avoids high short-term rental prices and keeps costs predictable. A three-month lease also gives you an out if you dislike the apartment or the area.
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