danangview.com

Video not playing? Watch on YouTube ↗

Our New Apartment in Sơn Trà, Da Nang | Expat Life in Vietnam 2026

15,877 504 13:38 min 2026-01-21 0 reviews
The Part-Time Expat
The Part-Time Expat

4,750 subscribers

A married couple gives a detailed tour of their rented apartment in the Sơn Trà district of Da Nang, secured in November 2025. They share how they personalized the space with inexpensive modifications from Shein and a local market, such as subway-tile wall stickers, window screens, a filtered shower head, and tinted windows to manage the morning sun. The monthly rent is 14.5 million VND (about $550), plus separate charges for electricity (roughly 1.5 million VND or $60) and water. The building includes a clean rooftop pool, unobstructed stairwells, and a serviced elevator—features the couple prioritized for safety and comfort. Located five to six minutes on foot from My Khe Beach, the neighborhood offers wider streets and numerous restaurants. Practical insights cover hiring movers, negotiating leases through a Vietnamese-speaking partner, and upgrading apartment fixtures to improve daily life for long-term expats or retirees.

Key Facts

  1. Monthly rent is 14.5 million VND (about $550).
  2. Electricity averages 1.5 million VND (about $60) per month.
  3. The apartment is a 5-6 minute walk to the beach.
  4. The lease was signed on November 15, 2025.
  5. The shower head filter collects sediment and turns brown within about a month.

More from The Part-Time Expat

View channel
Married Couple Weekend Escape to Hoi An Vietnam
The Part-Time Expat The Part-Time Expat
12:16 min 2026-07-10

Married Couple Weekend Escape to Hoi An Vietnam

A married couple shares their two-day romantic getaway from Da Nang to Hoi An, staying at a riverfront resort. The trip balances poolside relaxation with cultural exploration: they visit Old Town by bicycle, enjoy happy hour at Shamrock K Bar & Grill, and attend the large-scale Memories show, which features 400 performers and a water-screen projection. They also get a foot and leg massage for 250,...

Day 60: We’re Finally Moving to Vietnam | Retiring in Da Nang
The Part-Time Expat The Part-Time Expat
13:33 min 2026-06-01

Day 60: We’re Finally Moving to Vietnam | Retiring in Da Nang

John, an American nearing 60, and his Vietnamese wife Vanessa, a former nail tech, are retiring to Da Nang within 60 days. John explains his five-year goal to relocate to Southeast Asia, sparked by a friend's experience in Vietnam and deepened by marrying Vanessa, a Vietnamese refugee. They plan to fly into Ho Chi Minh City, tour the coast through Nha Trang and Vung Tau, and settle in Da Nang. Joh...

Da Nang Apartment Tour for American Retirees | 4 Units, 20–40M VND
The Part-Time Expat The Part-Time Expat
14:21 min 2026-05-23

Da Nang Apartment Tour for American Retirees | 4 Units, 20–40M VND

An apartment tour for American retirees considering a move to Da Nang, Vietnam, shows four long-stay units ranging from 20 to 40 million VND per month. The video focuses on two apartment buildings in the An Thuong expat area, near My Khe Beach, a prime location with shops, cafes, and restaurants. The units include a studio for 30-35 million VND and a one-bedroom at 45 million VND, all described as...