South Korea Guide: Housing & Rentals

Finding accommodation can be a time-consuming task, especially in a foreign country. Our housing guide explains where to look for appartments and accommodation, how to deal with local estate agents and what to bear in mind before signing a rental contract.

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  Renting in South Korea

  What accommodation is available?

  What is the market for rented apartments and houses in South Korea like? What types of accommodation are available and how much can you expect to pay for them?

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  Finding somewhere to live in South Korea

  Where to look

  Check out this article if you don’t know where to start your search for an apartment or house in South Korea. Get useful tips here on where to look for accommodation and how to deal with landlords.

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  Dealing with Korean real estate agents

  Tips and pointers

  If you are new to South Korea and need to find somewhere to live it is likely you will be dealing with a real estate agent. There are agencies which are used to dealing with foreigners and this can be a real help in terms of language and they will understand a foreigners expectations better.

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  Moving in

  Household management and utilities

  Most apartment complexes and a majority of villas in South Korea will have utilities set-up in advance since utility bills are split among all residents in a building.

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  Rental agreements

  Short and long-term leases in South Korea

  This section is intended to provide you with basic information about common practices on the Korean rental market: types of contracts, deposits and the rights and obligations you have as a tenant.

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