This video provides a detailed walkthrough of a one-bedroom apartment in the Son Tra neighborhood of Da Nang, rented for 11.2 million VND (about $425 USD) per month on a six-month lease. The apartment includes a pool, a fully stocked kitchen with an induction stove and washing machine, a glass-enclosed shower, a king-sized bed, and a city view with a peekaboo ocean vista. The creators explain how they found the apartment through a local agent on Zalo, paid a 2 million VND deposit in cash, and used the Wise app for monthly rent transfers. They share practical tips for apartment hunting, such as working with two to three agents to access different listings, checking for mold during tours, and negotiating rent. The video also covers strategies for combating humidity and mold, including using a dehumidifier and a specific cleaning product. Additional costs include electricity (about 2.5 million VND per month with heavy AC use), water and maintenance fees of 300,000 VND for two people, and weekly cleaning for 200,000 VND. The apartment is a five-minute walk from My Khe Beach and has a convenience store on the ground floor.
Key Facts
- Monthly rent is 11.2 million VND (~$425 USD) for a one-bedroom apartment in Son Tra, Da Nang.
- Electricity costs about 2.5 million VND per month with heavy AC use at 4,000 VND per kWh.
- Water, elevator, trash, and pool fees are 150,000 VND per person per month; weekly cleaning is 200,000 VND per month.
- The apartment is a 5-minute walk from My Khe Beach and has a convenience store on the ground floor.
- Rent was paid via the Wise app; transferring in Vietnamese dong rather than USD gives a better conversion rate.
