Renting & Living

Coliving spaces in Da Nang target the digital nomad end of the market — private room, shared common areas, coworking desk included, usually one community event per week. DNC Coliving in the An Thượng area runs ₫8–15M/month all-inclusive (room, internet, cleaning, coworking access). This works out more expensive than a standalone serviced apartment but saves you the faff of finding furniture, internet, and a workspace separately. Worth it for your first 1–2 months while you figure out which neighbourhood you actually want to live in.

An Thượng (streets: An Thượng 1–6, Trường Sa, Hoàng Sa) in Ngũ Hành Sơn district is the main expat and digital nomad zone. If you're spending any real time in Da Nang, you'll probably end up here. The draw: dozens of cafes and coworking options within a 10-minute walk, plenty of English-friendly restaurants, and you're 5 minutes from Mỹ Khê Beach. It's dense — you get everything without a motorbike. Downside: it's the "foreigner strip," which means slightly inflated prices and a neighbourhood character that's more international than Vietnamese. Worth it for convenience, especially on your first stay.

The Da Nang Expats, Da Nang Apartments, and Da Nang Housing Facebook groups are where most foreigners find rentals. Facebook Marketplace also works. Landlords in the An Thượng area are used to expats and negotiate in English. One honest note: the "foreigner price" is real — especially for short-term stays. Walk-in monthly rates at serviced apartments are often higher than what you'll find if you message a week in advance and mention you're staying 3+ months. Compare 3–4 places before committing. Also: photos on listings are often the unit's best day; show up in person before signing anything.

Da Nang city provides regular garbage collection. Waste separation (recyclables, organic, general) is increasingly encouraged. Public bins are available along main streets and beaches. Burning of trash is not permitted.

Hai Chau district is Da Nang's central business district along the Han River. Apartments here tend to be newer high-rise buildings with views. Quieter than An Thuong area but less walkable to beach. Monthly rents similar to An Thuong.

Son Tra district (the peninsula north of My Khe) offers quieter, more upscale residential options with beachfront resorts and villas. More expensive and less walkable to services than An Thuong. Popular with families and long-term expats.

Hoi An has fewer long-term rental options than Da Nang. Most foreigners stay in homestays, boutique hotels, or villas on the outskirts (Cam Chau, An Bang Beach area). Monthly rates: 8-20 million VND for a villa room or small house.

Standard rental practice in Da Nang requires 1-2 months' rent as a refundable deposit plus one month rent upfront. Contracts are typically 6-12 months but month-to-month is negotiable with a premium. Always photograph condition on move-in.

Serviced apartments (fully furnished, weekly cleaning, often including water/internet) are the most common accommodation for nomads in Da Nang. Monthly rents: 5-15 million VND ($200-600) for studios/1BR in An Thuong. 2BR: 10-25 million VND ($400-1000).

Airbnb and Booking.com have extensive listings in Da Nang and Hoi An. Monthly Airbnb discounts (30-50% off nightly rate) are common. Short-term (1-3 month) stays via Airbnb are more expensive than local rental contracts but more flexible.

Typical monthly utility costs for a 1BR apartment in Da Nang: electricity ~500k-1.5M VND (depending on AC usage at ~2,500-3,000 VND/kWh), water ~100k-200k VND, internet ~200k-400k VND. Electricity is the most variable cost.

Da Nang's water supply is treated by the Da Nang Water Supply Company (DAWACO). Tap water is chlorinated and safe for washing/bathing but not for drinking. Monthly water bill for apartment: 100k-300k VND.