Long Term Apartment Rental in Da Nang (2026 Guide)

A long term apartment rental in Da Nang usually works like this: you view the place, sign a written lease, pay a deposit and the first month's rent, and then pay electricity and water on top of the rent each month. The details that decide whether a deal is fair are the deposit terms, the per-kWh electricity rate, what is actually included (cleaning, furniture, appliances), and whether the landlord registers your temporary residence. This guide walks through each step, using AVE Apartment in Hai Chau as a real example.

How monthly renting works in Da Nang

Many long-stay arrivals, from remote workers to retirees, spend their first week or two in a hotel and look at apartments in person once they're in town. That's a sensible approach. Photos rarely show street noise, mobile signal, or how a bathroom drains.

A typical monthly rental follows five steps:

1. Viewing, in person or by video call if you haven't arrived yet
2. A written lease, ideally in a language you can read
3. A deposit, paid when you sign
4. Rent paid monthly in advance, with utilities settled for the month just used
5. Temporary residence registration with the local police, filed by the landlord

Deposit

Get the deposit amount and the return conditions in writing before you transfer anything. Ask what can be deducted, and when and how the money comes back at the end of the lease.

At AVE, the deposit is one month's rent.

Contract length

Minimum terms vary a lot from landlord to landlord. Some want six or twelve months, others accept shorter stays. If you're new to the city, a short first lease lets you test the neighbourhood before committing.

AVE accepts leases from one month. Longer leases (six months or more) get a lower monthly rate than shorter ones. The rooms table further down shows both.

What's included and what's extra

This is where most misunderstandings happen. Instead of assuming, go through each item with the landlord and get the answers into the contract.

Item	What to ask	AVE example
Furniture and appliances	Exactly what's in the unit: washing machine, air-conditioning, kitchen equipment, desk	New furniture, private washer-dryer, induction hob, cooker hood, fridge, dining table, desk, air-conditioning, TV
Cleaning	How often, and is it in the rent?	Weekly cleaning, included
Electricity	Rate per kWh, and is it read from a meter?	4,000 VND/kWh by meter
Water	Per person or by usage?	100,000 VND per person per month
Internet	Included? What speed? Fibre or not?	Free Wi-Fi in every unit (test the speed when you view)
Building	Lift, parking, who handles repairs	New building, lift, spacious parking, owner lives on site
Paperwork	Will the landlord register your temporary residence?	Yes, the owner registers each occupant at check-in

Utility pricing: the number to get in writing

Electricity is the line that surprises people most, because air-conditioning runs for much of the year. Landlords set their own per-kWh rate, so "we charge the normal price" is not an answer. Ask for the exact figure and check it's in the lease.

To be transparent about AVE: electricity is 4,000 VND per kWh by meter. That's higher than the EVN household tariff, and we'd rather you know before you sign than after your first bill. Water is a flat 100,000 VND per person per month.

Temporary residence registration

Vietnamese regulations require a foreigner's place of stay to be declared to the local authorities. In a rental, the landlord normally files this, and you'll need to hand over your passport details.

At AVE, the owner registers every occupant on check-in day. Each person needs to show their original passport and a valid visa. Rules can change, so check the current requirements with the immigration authorities if your situation is unusual.

Viewing checklist

Use this list when you walk through any apartment, in Hai Chau or anywhere else in Da Nang.

• Noise at different times. Construction noise, including at weekends, is one of the most common complaints in expat guides to Da Nang. Visit once in the daytime and once in the evening if you can.
• Internet and mobile signal. Run a speed test on your phone in the room where you'll work. Guides for remote workers recommend keeping 4G as a backup.
• Flooding history. When Typhoon Bualoi hit in September 2025, several central streets were under 30–70 cm of water. Ask how the street coped, and think about which floor you're on.
• Insects. Some long-stayers mention ants indoors. Look inside kitchen cupboards.
• Air-conditioning in the sleeping area, hot water, and water pressure in the shower.
• Laundry. In the rainy months clothes dry slowly, so a dryer makes a real difference.
• Bathroom layout. If you prefer a toilet separate from the shower, ask. At AVE, studios 2B and 3B have them separate.
• Lift and parking, especially if you'll ride a scooter or live on an upper floor.
• Who fixes things. Get a name and a phone number, not just "the agent".

Red flags

Walk away, or at least slow down, if you see any of these:

• You're asked to pay a deposit before any viewing, in person or on video.
• There's no written contract, or it's only in a language you can't read.
• The electricity rate is "state price" or "normal" with no number attached.
• The landlord says temporary residence registration isn't needed or "not their job".
• The unit doesn't match the photos, or you're shown a different apartment from the one advertised.
• You're pushed to decide on the spot because "someone else is coming this afternoon".

None of these automatically means a scam. But a good landlord can answer all of them clearly and put the answers on paper.

A concrete example: AVE Apartment in Hai Chau

AVE is a new five-unit building at 25 Hóa Sơn 10, Hòa Cường, Hải Châu. Lotte Mart is a 1–2 minute walk away, the Han River is 150 m away, Vinmec hospital is nearby, and My Khe Beach and the airport are each about 10–15 minutes by car.

The five units:

• Studios 2B and 3B, 50 m², with the toilet separate from the shower. 3B has a balcony; 2B does not. See studio 3B.
• Balcony studios 2A and 3A, 55 m². As roomy as a one-bedroom, with the sleeping area set behind a partition and sliding door. The toilet and shower share one bathroom.
• The 4th-floor 1-bedroom, 100 m² plus a private rooftop garden. It's the only unit that accepts dogs (no cats). See the 4th-floor 1-bedroom.

The four studios don't accept pets. Contracts are bilingual, Vietnamese and English. Viewings are possible any day from 6:00 to 23:00 because the owner lives on site, so you can call ahead or drop by. If you're still abroad, you can view by video call.

Current sizes, rates and availability:

Still choosing a neighbourhood? Read Hai Chau vs An Thuong. Arriving soon? The first-week checklist covers SIM cards, cash, Grab and the rainy season.

FAQ

Can I rent an apartment in Da Nang for just one month?

Yes, some landlords accept one-month leases, though many prefer longer terms. AVE rents from one month, with a one-month deposit.

How much deposit should I expect to pay?

It depends on the landlord, so get the amount and the refund conditions in writing before paying. At AVE the deposit is one month's rent.

Are electricity and water included in the rent?

Don't assume they are. Ask for the exact rates and check they're written into the lease. At AVE, electricity is 4,000 VND per kWh by meter and water is 100,000 VND per person per month, both on top of the rent. Weekly cleaning is included.

Who registers my temporary residence in Da Nang?

In a rental, the landlord normally files it with the local police. At AVE the owner registers each occupant at check-in; bring your original passport and a valid visa.

Can I see an apartment before I arrive in Vietnam?

Some landlords offer video viewings. At AVE you can do a live video call from abroad, then see the unit in person on the day you land.