APARTMENT HUNTING IN KOREA ($600) touring, rent prices + tips

let’s go apartment hunting in busan, korea 🤍 I’ve decided that it’s time for a change, so join me while we tour 6 potential homes! Comment below which one you would have picked. Full empty apartment tour is coming next!
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Timestamps ⏱
0:00 intro
1:19 new home non-negotiables
5:17 apartment #1 (2 bed, 1 bath)
6:18 apartment #2 (2 bed, 1 bath)
8:03 apartment #3 (1 bed, 1 bath)
9:15 apartment #4 (studio)
10:29 apartment #5 (1 bed, 1 bath)
10:58 apartment #6 (1 bed, 1 bath)

[@adriennehilll]

Which one did I pick!? Find out HERE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4fPdYCFrdtlm9Esi=X0QZpJuxLhmAlyN8

[@adriennehilll]

hey hey! forgot to mention that these prices do not include utilities like gas, wifi etc!

[@anerymiller]

That’s wild!!!

[@alyssajoybuenavente1477]

Really? Wow.

[@Jessie-su3qp]

Just a quick question Is it included the maintenance fee~?

[@adriennehilll]

@@Jessie-su3qp no

[@linnb999]

Number #2 with all the natural lighting! The last was nice as well! Excited to see what you have finally chosen!!

[@love_nyc_]

Apartment #2 has a washing machine in the living room next to the TV?!?! Omg that was DRIVE ME INSANE 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 who the heck came up with that?! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@PoohinKorea]

Apartment 2 is so aesthetic 😍

[@adriennehilll]

Right🙊

[@amandaprowell389]

I love apartment 2, all that natural sunlight ♥️ Korea knows how to utilize small spaces so well.

[@cinablad6808]

I think you got #2 even if you have to buy fridge and so on. It's a beautiful ap and the kitchen is so great! Good luck in your new home :)

[@adriennehilll]

Thank you so so much ❤

[@love_nyc_]

Apartment #2 has a washing machine in the living room next to the TV?!?! Omg that was DRIVE ME INSANE 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 who the heck came up with that?! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@cinablad6808]

It's #3 there is a washing machine next to the tv. How annoying it must be to watch a movie when the laundry is spinning🤣🤣@@love_nyc_

[@shadow.101.]

Welcome back! Been missing you upload. Can’t wait for the moving series. I think you chose #2. Personally, that’s the one I would choose ❤ this video was also very well made and informative.

[@Dehanna11]

Nr 2 is my favourite and I think with all the natural lighting, that's the one you chose😊 So happy you're back girl❤

[@mansoor3159]

Welcome Welcome Back Again Adrienne!! And your apartment looks so so so beautiful and I really missed your vlogs a lot and I will support you so so much🥹🥹💖💖💖

[@sunshinemyson]

I am thinking #2 with the great natural light. But all were pretty nice. Much happiness in your new home.

[@JennaHong]

omg the way i JUMPED to watch this video i am sooooo excited for this series!!

[@Sweetyahnique86]

#6 has everything!!!

[@divata23]

apartment number 2 caught my attention the most; cant’t wait to see what you have picked! wishing you good luck and nice memories in your new home ❤

[@kirstenopal]

Apartment #2 looks so pretty with all that natural light. The wardrobe space in that last one looks amazing too!! Excited to see what you chose ✨

[@m1ngiluv]

i literally think apartment number 2 is what you picked. it kind of goes with your vibe and i could see you filming videos and living there but i can't wait to see what you actually picked! so excited about it!

[@Ohhcrystaal]

I know a lot of people that don’t like direct sunlight because it helps keep your house cooler… however I’m def like you and LOVE the naturally sunlight coming into the house. It definitely changes my mood and the immediate feel of the house! ✨ Excited for the upcoming moving vlogs 🙂

[@debbiefondow7871]

I am thinking number 2 or number 6. Whatever you guys picked out will be awesome. ❤❤

[@nintrix]

There she is 😊. I was waiting for this house hunting video. ❤

[@trellbell]

I feel like you chose the first one. And im a studio lover. If I could pick one it would be the one you are moving out of. I have loved that little space. 🥰

[@lazzj4995]

1,2 or 6. Having lived in a NY studio many years ago i fully understand the excitement about having another room that you can transition to. Even more so when u work from home. Looking forward to rest of home move vids and hopefully sunny #2 will be a star feature in those vids

[@Georgie48]

Long time no see Adrienne! Hard to believe it has been 3 since you found the ocean view studio. Sure you will go for the ocean view again. Thanks for sharing the options.

[@annabenavides3254]

#2 looked amazing .. i noticed that the lower the rent the higher the deposit.. can't wait to see the result.. hugs from Miami

[@jloxo]

So glad you’re back! wishing you a prosperous 2024 in your new home! 🇰🇷🐕‍🦺♥️

[@adriennehilll]

Thanks for the warm welcome 🤍🤍

[@FedeKTV]

I LOVE this type of video 😍😍 I am sure you went with apartment #2 because of the amazing light coming in ✨✨ I also would have chosen apartment #2 or #3, so beautiful! I wanted to move to a bigger place too, but alone in Seoul is just not feasible, it's too expensive 😭😭 so I can't wait for your next moving vlogs to live vicariously through you hehe 😘😘

[@spooky_kaitlin]

I think #2 for the lighting and extra space with the second bedroom. Even though you had to buy a new fridge and washer I think having more space and better lighting would be better. Also when you move you get to take the fridge and washer with you / could resell it.

[@kimballiet7744]

Number 2 seems to be an amazing space!

[@susannazeller9021]

The last one is so cute, (#6)! Love the kitchen, bathroom, storage & open spaces in that one! Thank you for sharing!🌈☺️🍓🍓🍓

[@adriennehilll]

Thank you for watching 🤍🤍🤍

[@vanessacortez13]

Omg you got appointment #2!!! So nice!!

[@adriennehilll]

❤❤❤ thanks for watching girl

[@janavanbeelen8489]

I thought 2 until I saw 6. That closet would have sold me!

[@alyssajoybuenavente1477]

I feel like you chose No. 4❤ I would also love to have a fancy apartment with floor to ceiling windows and a glass shower

[@cherylelias9125]

I think you picked #2! I just remember seeing a bit of the fridge on your ig 🤭🥹 so happy for you Adrienne! Cannot wait to see the upcoming vlogs 🤍🤍

[@adriennehilll]

Thank you so much!!!💗💗

[@christinekim361]

Hi Adrienne, how exciting, so happy for you. I would pick #2. I like the big kitchen space and the oven! Oh my goodness I could bake all sorts of things, not just cake and cookies. and the veranda. But, I think, you'll pick #6. 🤙

[@sheilaventura]

Omg I loved apartment #2 thaaaa kitchen!!!! and #6 thaaaa closet!!! 😍❤ anything you choose I know will be Cozy and so aesthetic, love it 👌

[@adriennehilll]

THANK YOUUUU🥹❤️

[@saban1569]

Apartment #2 was my favourite as well 🙂

[@please.excuse.my.nonsense]

I definitely think it was #2!

[@aliciagamboa6314]

Congratulations on your new place! 🍾 🎉 Every apartment was really nice and had their own uniqueness to them! You went with apartment #2 because that’s the apartment I would pick! 😂 All the best, to you both, on your new place and as always keep up the amazing work! 😊

[@adriennehilll]

Thank you so much Alicia, and thanks for all the support you always leave on my vlogs 🥹❤️

[@88avocado]

Love #2 It has a spacious kitchen island and layout is very cozy.

[@JennaHong]

I love everything!! I would have chosen #2 for the good lighting and 2 bedrooms 😍

[@adriennehilll]

ILY

[@shanice852]

i think definitely number 2. it was i think closest to everything you wanted 😊

[@NaomiBK4]

I think you choose between apartment #2 or #6. Either one would been a great choose for what you’re looking for. Congrats on the move, so exciting!! 😊

[@Will2getfit]

Apartment #2 for sure.. having that extra room to either use as an office or office/closet room… also outside of buying a new fridge you can maybe find a deal for that and washing machine as ppl tend to sell close to new appliances when they’re moving

[@joey888]

Congrats on moving 🎉👍

[@maizydayz]

Congrats on moving! Hope you find the perfect apartment! 🤍

[@adriennehilll]

Thank you sooo so much🥹

[@KOMERICAN.]

I really like these kinds of vlogs. I think the last one was really nice!

[@adriennehilll]

Ahh thank you so much 💓💓

[@maynajm]

I think you picked #2, I would have also picked #2 ♥️

[@nikitasantamaria]

They were all so beautiful and spacious but all I kept hearing in my head before reading the other comments was #2 and it seems like I’m not the only one 😊

[@annienova]

Obsessed with apartment two 🤭

[@mandylaplante4985]

I hope you got number 2! 😍

[@nicachu7274]

I think you picked the 6th apartment

[@mrs.cowgill-johnadamsmiddl1417]

the last one - that closet!

[@lian-colechien5528]

I'm envious of that closet space! I could imagine shopping could be pretty fun. And could do clothing haul videos.

[@user-gl9qt9kf9x]

I will pick number 4 the view was perfect

[@michellealder5051]

Number 2 or 6 , Happy Moving 🥰🥰🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@faladu9991]

Lived in 2-3 apartments so far in Busan, the third one I was part of the apartment hunt, the other 2 my wife hunted and just asked me for input on what she found. I was still living outside of korea at that time so I could not participate. The lastone is also the one we bought so no more apartment hunting planned going forward. One thing I didn't see you talk about is if the apartments you are in are part of a larger apartment complex or just a single tower/building. In the start I did not think too much about it but by now I really enjoy living in an apartment complex as many nice small restaurants and shops are within them or nearby and in our case even a gym which allows me to go to our gym for just 10.000krw instead of paying the 60.000+ a regular gym outside of an apartment complex would be. My guess would be for apartment number 2.

[@shewhoisaudacious]

I would say apartment #2. I think that is the one you choose and that is the one I'd go with.

[@stephaniexrenea]

i've been trying to convince myself to move when my lease is up and i think this video finally pushed me to do it lol

[@kellymabel3576]

Korean apartments seem all so similar and I love the aesthetics. Apartment 2 is my favorite though. Also love how they have the Low-E windows (blue tinted) in some frames but not all so that way you still get some natural colored sunlight but not too much so it doesn’t get too hot

[@adriennehilll]

Thank you !!!😍😍

[@Joshis]

I had to find an apartment in a weeks notice last month so I was JUST apartment hunting, sort of still am. They all were nice spaces, i Liked number 2😀

[@adriennehilll]

Hope you found somewhere to call home ❤

[@sherrysimpson4440]

#6 😊 I would've picked one with 2 bedrooms 😊

[@yoona5820]

Thanks for the great info! We’re debating on moving to Seoul or Busan so this gives us a good idea of what we could get in Busan. Thank you!

[@adriennehilll]

Not to be bias but team busan all the way 🥹 lots of amazing foreigner communities in the Haeundae and Gwangalli area!!

[@yoona5820]

We’re definitely more coastal vibe type people so it might be a better fit!

[@caityshmadey]

number 2 is beautifullll

[@walkwithwilz]

I admit I already saw from your Instagram so I can already pick which one you settled on, but I would have gone the same too, I like the layout and the light

[@Shanks6039]

Well made video ❤

[@Dhsu33]

Ooo I love apartment 6

[@Courtney-Alice-Gargani]

I need a nice kitchen with a large counter space and a lot of kitchen cabinets. Closet space is a must. Do you like the open floor plan?

[@amyfaurote1488]

I'd pick the last one.

[@djazeria5620]

The appart 1 is quite nice even with the jail window

[@EXTRAoRDINARYoUbySusanMyers]

#2 or #6...I'm torn from the kitchen to the walk-in closet with shelves. Having your things put away behind closed doors leaves for a much more clean, crisp esthetic. The 2nd room office could be beneficial as well. I am sure you know what's best for family of 3! 👩🏻‍❤️‍👨🏻🐕

[@Ohthatamber]

#2 or #6 for sure 😊

[@usduchess1009]

I would say 2…specifically for the kitchen space. Maybe getting the washer and fridge won’t be too bad. That place seemed huge!😁 Or the last one cause of the closet space. Those two are similar in price. The others just seem off with lighting. Idk congrats on moving! 😊💕😊 excited to see which one you chose!

[@adriennehilll]

Thank you!!!!!🤩

[@liula540]

Aloha, Apartment #2 would be my choice because of the kitchen, bathroom, and natural light. My husband love to cook. Me, i love to bake which i miss in our current rental. Anywho, I'm looking forward to your new life journey.🤙🌺

[@adriennehilll]

Thank you so so much ❤

[@B_is_for_butter]

I really love the one with the kitchen. You seem to cook quite a bit and also it'll be a big money saver. Not sure which one you selected because it was unclear how close the apartments were to the beach, subway and park. Looking forward to seeing your selection! Also, I'm curious as to how your house hunt would compare with someone who doesn't have a Korean boyfriend. My assumption is that it would be easier because he speaks fluent Korean and also I think landlords would trust someone who is Korean more than a foreigner. Speculation on my part because I don't have any experience with house hunting in Korea.

[@adriennehilll]

You are right! It was much easier having my boyfriend help this time. In the past I worked with an English speaking realtor which was also a good experience but not as good as having my bf help🤍

[@myuniverse4231]

My favorite is nr 2 and I’m pretty sure you picked that one 😊

[@adriennehilll]

✨✨💕💕

[@anneminehart5784]

Well I liked #1->the view.... and definitely #2 wouldn't bother me to have to get fridge...and also #6...was really nice too... I think you went with #2 ...

[@adriennehilll]

🙊🙊🙊

[@anneminehart5784]

I wish I was living there... so beautiful...one day maybe...otherwise...I will just have to make myself get out of Minneapolis and come visit you...💜🥰💜

[@melissaandreag]

#2 or 1 are my guesses!

[@anerymiller]

Apartment 2 and 6 😍😍 i like number two kitchen area and lighting and (there’s so much more room for activities 😆😆 ) but i really like the bathroom in number 6 and the vanity ( but the closet is very dangerous 😂😆)

[@veronicaberto7875]

I think #1 or #6 storage 😁

[@irulp]

Maybe you went for the one with the baranda?? I dont know hehehe the last one would have probably been my choice, but location is extremely important in my choices. Cant wait to know which one (checking your stories right now hahaha)

[@Jessica-bk1oo]

I’d go for #6

[@RebeccaH43]

The bathroom mirror in # 2 looked like you have used it before 🤔 I'm not great with moving, i always feel uncomfortable changing locations. When i move again it will be into a forever home and i intend to move my mom here to Oregon 😊

[@joshuajohnson2216]

Hope this helps me understand 😊👍

[@katalynarose7037]

I feel like it was either #2 or #6. Personally, I would go for #2 for the natural light, but having to buy your own appliances is kind of daunting, financially. Looking forward to the moving vlogs!

[@adriennehilll]

THANK YOU🤍🤍🤍

[@adriennehilll]

And yeah, a fridge is def not the most fun purchase 🥵

[@patriciateague8677]

Number #2 would be my first choice if landlord would provide a fridge. The places with the open showers would be a no go. Everything would be wet. #6 would be 2nd choice.

[@user-hx2ib5im7c]

Where are you from? Your voice inflection is so distinctive. The last syllable always goes up

[@adriennehilll]

Born and raised in England and moved to the states, so my accent went from British to american. I will admit the uptalk is a bad habit of mine 😅

[@roxannemarieguerin5747]

I'm not sure but number 1

[@worldjusticenews287]

I think apartment #2. You mentioned in a previous video about you paying 75% of the refrigerator cost because you wanted a nicer one than your boyfriend (who I think is really great) 🙂 How much does the deposit cost compared to the previous apartments you had in Busan? Whichever one you chose I'm sure that you will be very happy. Wishing you much happiness to you both from England😘👋

[@soggymoggytravels]

Quite good prices!

[@nataliereed295]

I think apartment #2 since you could imagine yourself living there.

[@melon2378]

I think #2 is the best out of all of these.. Everything else felt a bit small.

[@kirstydunn2177]

Apartment 2 😁😁

[@Courtney-Alice-Gargani]

Nice apartment. White cabinets are popular right now. They charge more because of the popularity.

[@adriennehilll]

Very true!

[@clare534]

Already know which one you got, which is the same one I’d go for!! Do you plan on making the second bedroom an office space? Especially given you have saved by salt now, it’d be helpful to have that separate space. My husband and I are upgrading to a two bedroom because of this reason. I work from home and NEED the separate work space!

[@adriennehilll]

eeep that means youre following me on IG, thank you 💛 my boyfriend works from home so the office will be mainly his but i may do some work in there occasionally hehe. so exciting you guys are upgrading as well!!!

[@flower_mound]

i got confused 😢as always 😂😂. it's better to show layout of each to be able to decide

[@CarinaCoffee]

I think you went with the second one.

[@adriennehilll]

💛💛💛🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@westbeach80]

Congrats on finding a place! I like #1. Nice and bright and even the jail window room I would use as a guest room or office. #2 is nice but getting a fridge and washer sounds like a hassle. What website did you use to look up apartments in Busan?

[@adriennehilll]

👏👏👏 I used Naver Budongsan (부동산) and also Karot Market App 부동산 ! Those are the two most up to date IMO

[@westbeach80]

@@adriennehilll Sweet! Thank you. 🙌

[@blueshort1011]

I hate apartment hunting, but I love watching others do it 😂

[@Streeky1324]

Wow! I knew Korea had that large deposit but I didn't think it was THAT big. $7,000- 15,000 up front is insane 😥 do people take out loans to cover that?

[@adriennehilll]

Right, it’s so much 😭 yes loans are definitely common for the deposit and I’ve heard of people borrowing money from family members too

[@sunnissi6026]

Uhgggg I wish I could live in Busan but I plan to work in Seoul 😭

[@xzxjessxzx]

I'd choose one or two! Can you be picky in Korea? In Australia it's so hard to find rentals right now that you kind of just have to take whatever you get approved for

[@adriennehilll]

From my experience as long as you have the money for the deposit, there isn’t much of an intense approval process. You just have to sign the contract fast cuz houses go quickly here

[@aerionnaford11]

#2 🎉

[@Kara-rz9km]

Wish rent was like that in Canada, for $600USD, you can rent a living room in an apartment in some places