Living in Da Nang, Vietnam (How to Find an Apartment)

Exactly how to find an apartment to rent as a foreigner living in Vietnam.
Da Nang is an incredible city on the beach attracting foreigners, digital nomads, and retirees year after year. There are a ton of amazing CHEAP apartments near the Da Nang beach available for rent. If it will be your first time in the city, you may be wondering how you actually go about finding a place to live. In today's video, I will be breaking down the exact steps to research, find, and rent a great place to live in Da Nang Vietnam. The 5 step process to find an apartment will also cover:
-Where to live in Da Nang, Vietnam
-How to research apartments
-How to rent an apartment
-How to avoid rental scams
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[@johnt9268]

Very informative and structured video, without the usual load background music. Honest, clear and concise. Thanks

[@svestitomassimo9334]

Wow! Great detailed and informative video! Thanks!

[@nicolepollack1567]

Best how to video ever. Thanks so much

[@henryhardyakau8165]

Very clear description of Chiang Mai and Da Nang, as far as time to visit, food and sight seeing. Thank you.

[@thanhmac5672]

Thanks for the tips

[@michaelstone1245]

Glad to of found you ,, you are brilliant to watch an make it so simple, I have always fancied Da Nang, thanks.

[@michellehonig6905]

Excellent video

[@AABMT]

This was a great video! Thank you so much 😊

[@PortableProfessional]

You are SO welcome, Fatimah. Happy Holidays!

[@aprilpantell7706]

Hi Megan, I recently found your channel. Thanks for sharing your experiences! Your tips have been so helpful, as I am planning to visit Da Nang and stay for a few months.

[@PortableProfessional]

Hey April, thank you so much for taking the time to let me know! Best of luck! :)

[@jlsonline]

I would to stay in Vietnam this summer but I'm unsure of whether I will be able to do so with the Covid situation. Also, I work remotely, so I would need to have excellent Internet (and a 4G backup, if possible). After watching your video, I feel pretty confident that I would be able to find a place that I could afford and enjoy though, so thank you!

[@Hydroflask-ck7vb]

love to watch your video.

[@monjardimlopes8081]

Thanks , good information, next year I will be there. I❤️Vietnam.

[@karlgallet4689]

Hey Megan loved the video it will definitely help when i get over there. I was due to travel to Vietnam and Thailand this year in late February for the first time but with the Covid Lockdowns unfortunately I had to cancel my travel plans until International travel opens up again. I definitely have wanted to visit DaNang as it kind of reminds me of the Asian version of the Gold Coast where I live in Australia with all the beaches and beautiful mountain sides as well as having around the same amount of population too....Obviously DaNang seems a hell of a lot cheaper to live in though lol. It really seems like a great place to live but I just have to wait a little longer before I can make it over hehe. I have subscribed to your channel and I look forward to catching up on more of your videos.

[@basil8760]

Good content n apartment hunting info. After they allow non-essential international travel, I hope to travel to Vietnam. Enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing.

[@dominiquetheeasyminimalist]

I love the step by step process, I didn’t think of testing the Wifi. Thanks Meghan!

[@PortableProfessional]

Once you lock yourself into a place with bad Wifi, you will always check in the future... I learn form my poor past decisions! Thanks for watching!

[@ericdoan7291]

Thank you for sharing your experience living in đà nẵng. My coworker from there but I don't think he have experience as much as you do because we are living in the us for more than 30 years

[@rafaelubaldo835]

Can’t wait to relocate

[@PortableProfessional]

Da Nang is definitely great option! Good luck!

[@AskDrAIJames60]

I'm so interested in living there.

[@JasonWithers]

Perfect, thank you Meghan, when do you think Da Nang will be open for visitors ?

[@anhao2640]

Original Diamonds by Jason Withers I am Vietnamese and live Danang city. If you want to rent an apt that I can help you. Contact me.

[@UniversalDust]

I live in HCMC for 9 years now. Judging by the measures taken since 2020 and the fact that only some front-line workers got a vaccine they are being extra cautious so my GUESS is late 2022.

[@adalix3954]

Hi Megan, thanks for this very informative video ! You're right about Da Nang, it's a nice city, I stayed there for a few days this winter only because you often mention the city and I enjoyed it better than some years ago ;-) ! One question about insurance : why not using a credit card insurance (gold or platinum) instead of a specific travel insurance ?

[@PortableProfessional]

Great question! Many of the credit card insurance offers are limited, at least for the ones I find in Canada. There are a lot of restrictions, and then the top up fees are high and I would always be out of the country longer than the free period (usually 21 days). This is not the case for all credit card, but I definitely recommend you look into the specifics before relying on it.

[@adalix3954]

Or go for a platinum and bargain it to the max like I did : instead of paying 21 euros per month, it only costs me 4 euros (with the same top insurances). The only question does platinum provide the same service and insurances than in France ? dunno...

[@ProsandCons106]

Da Nang, Vietnam is best place to live. i love Da Nang

[@markwalters1584]

Very good information I will save this video to watch later and will probably be with several times over the next two years while I pay off my credit cards and save some money. As to where I would like to live probably a good bet would be next door to you. 👍🇨🇱

[@BandanazX]

Nice content, but audio is a little low.

[@PortableProfessional]

So strange.... the recording was funny this time. Better this week, thanks for the feedback!

[@johnmycroft3065]

i love this gal :)

[@ericyuan9718]

Are you saying that you even took a photo of the wall that was behind a painting?

[@davidstewart7472]

Another great thing about booking a hotel the first couple days in any first time town is getting picked up at the airport. It's worth the extra few bucks to make sure that is available to you in your stay so that you avoid any scammer nonsense when you first arrive. I guess it's possible to get scammed by the hotel pick up service but I've never heard of it happening.

[@UniversalDust]

True but Grab app is more than half price cheaper than a hotel pick up. Keep that in mind for any country and ride app. I know because I live in Vietnam

[@eddyjcreative100]

Any update to living in Danang going to move there

[@nealnc07]

You are the perfect travel companion!! So many great tips. Can you rent an apartment for an extended vacation if you are American as well? I plan to retire soon and I want take a real vacation to somewhere safe and exotic. Danang sounds like a great destination.

[@UniversalDust]

Of course you can rent on Airbnb however many months you want however once the tourist visa is offered again you'll need to do border runs every 3 months because there is no retirement visa in Vietnam. Lanlords don't always care what country you're from... they just want the $$$ Not sure why you mentioned being an American... they don't hold grudges

[@nealnc07]

@@UniversalDust these days you never know what to expect when you go overseas. When I finally retire. I want to spend a year traveling and living. Thanks for your tips. 👍😉

[@UniversalDust]

Good news: the government is trying (somewhat because the fine is still only $15 max for loud karaoke) to eradicate Karaoke etc between 10pm and 6am. I live in HCMC and have noticed I don't hear any karaoke anymore like I used to.

[@markcheow]

Thanks Megan. Clear and concise. Love it

[@PortableProfessional]

Thanks, Mark! That's the goal, so I appreciate the feedback! :D

[@saturn599]

Eventually when I stay long terms in Asia. I want to make DaNang my home base. I would love to travel to Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines.

[@PortableProfessional]

Best of luck! Go for it! .... when the current situation blows over , of course!

[@nennikoussani160]

Thank you so much for this video it's so informative Btw I have a question I want yo study in Vietnam do you recommend it to me ? And what abt dormitory and how it costs? I'm truly sorry I'm asking to much but I really wanna know how it costs living in Vietnam as a student and again thank you so much

[@sutannguyen8599]

Hi Nenni Đà Nẵng haved International School 🏫 if you Like go School 🏫 some people Said we can pay about over $300 dollars 💸 a month ..my friend Daughter Bonded in USA 🇺🇸.. When her parents got Retirement And took her came back Vietnam when she got 16 years old.. And She had Finished High School And she go to College for 3rd year College in Đà Nẵng Vietnam ..

[@SonLeO]

thank you, nice video.

[@PortableProfessional]

Thank you, Son! I appreciate it and hope to catch you back here for more videos soon :)

[@ginaaustin7815]

Hey Meghan! Thanks for the tips! My bf and I are hoping to move here by August/September. Is it possible to rent a 6 month lease apartment while still having a tourist visa? The plan is to teach and get a business visa, but obviously that will take some time. Do the landlords except tourist visas that are less than 6 months?

[@UniversalDust]

You obviously haven't started your research. No tourist visa for Vietnam until who knows when (commented on June 8, 2021). Only "experts" (i.e. sponsored by a company in Vietnam) and VN nationals right now.

[@heatherdo5924]

Thank you,Megan.👍

[@PortableProfessional]

Any time, Heather!

[@jimmycakes7158]

When I travelled through Vietnam a lot of the hotels I was staying at were around $5-10 a night, the quality varied but I'm not a fussy guy. I think my strategy will be to book a hotel online for 2 nights then hunt for a cheaper hotel room to stay in for a week or two, I don't like the idea of trying to find an apartment within 2 days lol. I've only ever seen foreigners talk about living in the centre of the city, do you know anything about the apartment/house rental prices on the city outskirts? Does the price drop off a lot? (I never see any of these properties advertised online because the Vietnamese must assume foreigners want all the luxuries.)

[@dirtyf3018]

Thanks Megan, great info 🙂 Does this advice apply to a shorter term like a couple week vacation and do you recommend Da Nang as a vacation destination?

[@PortableProfessional]

No, I wouldn't get an apartment fr a shorter stay..... unless you want the cooking kitchenette. Signing a lease and paying a deposit is a hassle, and most landlords will not do it for less than 1 month. The hotels are so inexpensive - I'd recommend them for a shorter stay, or even on AirBnb if you don't want hotel room. YES! definitely recommend for a vacation. I did a video on top 10 things to do that you may enjoy if taking a trip :)

[@AskDrAIJames60]

Do you if know if it's difficult to come there?

[@PortableProfessional]

At the moment... yes. Usually, no.

[@travaleer88]

Thanks for making your apartment hunting/viewing videos. I appreciate them very much. Can’t wait to see Da Nang.

[@PortableProfessional]

You are so welcome, best of luck!!

[@TheBushRanger.]

I’m looking at a one bedroom apartment in da nang with great location and pool and sauna. How much you think I should pay?

[@michaelnaluz8536]

Thanks Meghan. Interesting tips. I leave in the PH which is similar to Vietnam. Hopefully 1 day i will be able to visit the historical city of Danang and enjoy the beach and food. Stay safe girl.

[@quangb8448]

I'm sure rent is even cheaper right now for those who are still in Da Nang due the amount of vacancies!

[@PortableProfessional]

I have heard mixed things! Some landlords know that foreigners are likely not able to get home and have actually jacked up the price.

[@quangb8448]

@@PortableProfessional Interesting! I've heard people are renegotiating their rent cuz landlords are afraid they will move to a less expensive place if they don't lower the price.

[@comander1242]

Sadly COVID-19 Just raid Da Nang but are now is Quarantine all Bar, School and Office are completely closed due to restricted and Airport are Suspended all flight?

[@jimmycakes7158]

Hotel rooms are cheap some 5 bucks a day, book for a couple weeks and take your time

[@capacitacionyconsultoriaes6319]

Music Not Good

[@HongNguyen-rz2uv]

I have been in Danang city fews times, and Hotels in Danang mostly scams and cheating customers, its were already happened to me and my friends

[@LongHoang-mc8yg]

Beautiful Girl

[@vaiolover1997]

Great idea about booking two nights before apartment hunting. I hate loud noises and people. Which months are best to avoid the raining season and tourist crowds? Do they charge extra if I bring a girlfriend with me? Thanks Megan (that's my daughter's name also.)

[@PortableProfessional]

My fav time of year is Feb - May when the weather is warm, rain is ending, but not the crazy heat of summer. No extra charge for more than 1 person usually. Just extra in electricity bill. Thanks for being here, and great choice of name ;) !

[@lufiadaos6560]

Did you find your apartment in a real estate website or a local agency?

[@PortableProfessional]

Facebook group mentioned in video :)

[@leohoward7282]

Hey Megan I imagine I will never buy or rent an apartment in Danag but interesting video none the less and many of these tips may apply in other places too like the Greater Toronto Area Edmonton Amberta theUsa or here in Britain also. I imagine I may buy or rent In Canada America New Zealand and Australia too at least that's a dream i have. Would love to see the Canada Video as a counterpoint however thats your call and this is the last time I'll mention it wouldnt want to cause any stress.

[@PortableProfessional]

I am apartment hunting here in the next couple months (out of necessity!) and if the landlords allow, I'll create an Ottawa version. Thanks for watching, Leo!

[@leohoward7282]

@@PortableProfessional of course I understand I didn't want to sound like I was presssuring you sorry if it appeared that way yes that makes sense youre welcome. Look forward to seeing the video. I bet you're looking in Sandy hill for apartments with university close and I imagine bars and restaurants than seems your kind of vibe to me.

[@nutri-gains6535]

Megan do you have any information about when Vietnam will open its borders again for tourism?

[@PortableProfessional]

No... I have guesses, but no insider information... I think countries will be ready for tourism before the airline industry is ready to bring back frequent international flights. Local tourism in Vietnam is already recovering.

It has been re-opened

[@nutri-gains6535]

@ I've read it yesterday. I already booked to visit Thailand this summer because I didn't know when Vietnam open their borders. I will go to Vietnam next year maybe.

[@victorlionelnazaire685]

Do the apts. carry foreign channels for TV ? CNN, France2, BBC ?

[@PortableProfessional]

Sometimes. Mine did, but I know others didn't. I would stream from these websites live youtube channels and cast with the chromecast to the TV. Chromecast is only around $50 and I can't tell you how much I rely on it in foreign countries!

[@victorlionelnazaire685]

@@PortableProfessional Are you aware of ExpressVPN for livestream TV in Vietnam?

[@solosailor222]

My ONLY Patreon. Come On folks, just three more Joins the this week!!

[@richardboyer1866]

Hi Meghan,, i must say you are amazingly beautiful,,,,and real person,,, hope i can meet you one day ,,, I first visited Vietnam in year 2000,,,i find it amazing and so exotic,,,it was on top of my list for retiring place to live,,,went back in 2013,,,was so disappointed,,got so modernized and so much more people,,,all the exotic disappeared,,,and so many special trips i had made are now fake tourist trips,,, i did visit Danang that time, which i did not in 2000, and was very impressed by the city,,,the sea side and the beach is amazing and you have that special ambiance on the city side on the other side of the bridge,,,it is still an interesting place to visit or live,,,,but i saw hoi Ann and the surroundings 20 years ago,,,where there was only a small 2 way road . anyway,,, i though i shared that with you,,,wish you all the best in your future traveling plans. I am in Costa Rica now,,,builded a house here,,,for the ease of it compare to Asian countries,,,but miss the Asian and budism ambiance,,,i still thinking of moving somewhere there,,,Laos was also very special and quiet place when i visited in 2000. take care

[@crisyorke1328]

Man, you really like Vietnam and South East Asian countries.

[@PortableProfessional]

I speak on what I have experience from :P

[@whatsname2649]

Can't u just have $ sent from account in U.S. that arrives in dong? Western union? Don't like ATM.

[@crisyorke1328]

I would eliminate all of these fraud by going online payment. There is black and white and reduce any possiblities of getting scamed by the landlord. I don't trust at all.

[@Teolulz]

da nang also has the most number of chinese tourists. great place to be if you want to get a case of corona virus right now.

[@somchai9033]

I saw a lot of Koreans but no Chinese