November 2, 2026

Apartment Rental Prices in Da Nang: What Expats Really Pay in 2026

A friend of mine signed for a one-bedroom near My Khe at 18 million VND a month, then found out his neighbour two floors down, a Vietnamese engineer, paid 11. Same layout, same view. Apartment rental prices in Da Nang are not one number, and the gap between what locals and newcomers pay is where most expats lose money.

Key Takeaways

A studio in Da Nang runs about 2.5-10 million VND ($96-384) a month; a one-bedroom runs 4-22 million VND ($154-845), depending mostly on ward and beach distance.

Foreigners are often quoted 1.3-2.2 times the local price in popular areas like An Thuong and My Khe, so the channel you use matters as much as the neighborhood.

Budget two months of rent on day one (one month deposit plus one month in advance), plus 700,000-2,500,000 VND a month for utilities.

Six- or twelve-month leases and renting directly from owners are the two most reliable ways to bring the price down.

What Do Apartment Rental Prices in Da Nang Look Like in 2026?

Most one-bedrooms in Da Nang rent for 7-14 million VND a month ($270-540), with beachfront units at the top of the range. These are the ward-level ranges we see most often, based on a September 2026 market check and our own listings:

**An Thuong / My An:** studio 7-10 million VND, one-bedroom 9-14 million

**My Khe beachfront:** one-bedroom 12-22 million

**Son Tra:** studio 5-7 million, one-bedroom 7-10 million

**Hai Chau (city centre):** studio 4-6 million, one-bedroom 6-10 million

**New blocks near Marble Mountains:** studio 5-8 million, one-bedroom 8-13 million

**Lien Chieu / Hoa Khanh:** studio 2.5-4.5 million, one-bedroom 4-6 million

Two-bedrooms generally land between 9 and 18 million VND, though a modern 70 m2 unit near the beach can reach 25 million or more. Many advertised apartments on Vietnamese portals sit at 16-27 million VND once they are new and furnished, which is why averages mislead.

Why Do Foreigners Pay More for the Same Apartment?

Foreigners typically pay 1.3 to 2.2 times the local rent in tourist-heavy wards, because listings in English are priced for a different audience. Per a September 2026 Da Nang rent guide, the markup is roughly 1.8-2.2x in An Thuong, 1.3-1.5x in My Khe condos and about 1.0x in Lien Chieu, and it shrinks when you rent through word of mouth or directly from the owner.

That is exactly why we tell people to skip the first English-language ad they see. Our comparison of Facebook agents versus trusted professionals covers how to find the honest price. Agent commission (about half a month's rent) is normally paid by the owner but built into the asking price, so there should be no extra agency fee charged to you.

Which Neighborhood Gives the Best Value?

Furnished one-bedroom apartment in Da Nang showing typical apartment rental prices in Da Nang

Son Tra and Hai Chau give the best value for a central, walkable life, with one-bedrooms at 6-10 million VND. If you want sand within a few minutes, expect to pay 30-50% more. Browsing apartments for rent in Son Tra is a good way to see how much a short bike ride from the water saves you.

An Thuong is the expat hub, with cafes, gyms and the walking street, and it carries the biggest foreigner markup. Lien Chieu and Hoa Khanh are cheapest but 25-30 minutes from the coast. For a fuller picture of how each area lives, read our guide to the best expat neighborhoods for renters.

What Are the Extra Costs on Top of Rent?

Utilities and building fees add roughly 700,000-2,500,000 VND ($27-96) a month on top of Da Nang apartment rent. A typical breakdown:

**Electricity:** state tariff runs about 1,984-3,460 VND/kWh before VAT; many landlords charge a flat 3,500-4,000 VND/kWh. A summer bill with heavy air conditioning can hit 2 million VND, winter drops to 300,000-500,000.

**Water:** roughly 60,000-250,000 VND per person per month.

**Internet:** fibre costs about 195,000 VND; often included.

**Building management fee:** around 4,400-13,200 VND per m2 in buildings with lifts.

**Parking and rubbish:** 80,000-200,000 VND for a motorbike spot, 30,000-60,000 for rubbish.

Our monthly cost of living breakdown shows how these stack up against food and transport.

How Can You Negotiate a Lower Rent?

The most dependable lever is lease length: a six- or twelve-month lease typically saves $50-100 a month compared with a three-month stay, and direct monthly bookings often get 10-15% off. Ask politely, offer a longer term, and put it in writing. Once you have agreed a number, read the contract carefully; our lease guide for foreigners explains the clauses that matter, including early-exit terms and the deposit refund window.

Furnished units cost more, but you can often get appliances and fixtures upgraded instead of cutting the rent. If you want to see what is included at each price level, browse apartments for rent in Da Nang and compare the listings side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is an apartment rental in Da Nang per month?

A studio in Da Nang costs about 2.5-10 million VND ($96-384) per month and a one-bedroom about 4-22 million VND ($154-845). Location drives the spread: Hai Chau and Son Tra are cheaper, while My Khe beachfront and An Thuong sit at the top.

How much deposit do I need to rent an apartment in Da Nang?

Most landlords in Da Nang ask for one month's rent as a deposit plus the first month in advance, so two months in total. For a 9 million VND one-bedroom that means about 18 million VND (roughly $690) on day one. Separate agency or processing fees are not standard.

Is it cheaper to rent in Da Nang than in Hanoi or Saigon?

Yes, Da Nang is generally cheaper than Ho Chi Minh City for comparable apartments, with a central one-bedroom averaging roughly $480 a month per 2026 cost-of-living data. Beachfront and modern furnished units close part of that gap.

Can I negotiate rent as a foreigner in Da Nang?

Yes. Offering a six- or twelve-month lease and renting directly from the owner typically earns a 10-15% discount. Comparing several listings first helps you spot the foreigner markup before you commit.

Final Word

Price the area first, then the channel, then the lease length. Do that and you will land near the local number instead of the tourist one. If you want help, we are happy to point you to honest listings.