Hanoi average 1-bed rent: ₫10,000,000/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +5.8% Hanoi rents up moderately Tay Ho remains the expat hub New metro line lifts Cau Giay demand Deposits of 1–2 months are standard; agree refund terms in writing. Ask for a bilingual lease and an inventory list with photos. Hanoi average 1-bed rent: ₫10,000,000/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +5.8% Hanoi rents up moderately Tay Ho remains the expat hub New metro line lifts Cau Giay demand Deposits of 1–2 months are standard; agree refund terms in writing. Ask for a bilingual lease and an inventory list with photos.
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Hanoi Rent Guide 2026
Average rent costs by neighbourhood, yearly rent increases and tenant rights in Hanoi. The typical one-bedroom rent is ₫10,000,000 per month, up 5.8% year on year.
Average rent by neighbourhood
| Neighbourhood | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | Yearly increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tay Ho (West Lake) | ₫15,000,000 | ₫25,000,000 | +5.4% |
| Ba Dinh | ₫13,000,000 | ₫21,000,000 | +5.6% |
| Hoan Kiem | ₫14,000,000 | ₫23,000,000 | +5.2% |
| Cau Giay | ₫9,000,000 | ₫14,000,000 | +6.4% |
Indicative 2026 figures (per month, VND). Compare with real tenant-reported rents on RentScore.
Average rent per square metre in Hanoi
₫200,000 / m² per month
City-wide indicative average, based on a typical 50 m² one-bedroom flat. Central neighbourhoods cost more:
- Tay Ho (West Lake): ₫300,000 / m²
- Ba Dinh: ₫260,000 / m²
- Hoan Kiem: ₫280,000 / m²
- Cau Giay: ₫180,000 / m²
Deposit laws in Hanoi
- Deposits of 1–2 months are standard; agree refund terms in writing.
- Always get a written inventory with dated photos at move-in to protect your deposit.
How do foreigners and expats without a local credit score find a home in Hanoi with RentScore?
- Check the building first: read verified tenant reviews, rent history and street safety on RentScore before you contact a landlord.
- Know the fair price: use the neighbourhood averages above and the RentScore rent estimate so you are not overcharged as a newcomer.
- Replace the missing credit score: offer an employment contract, recent payslips, a reference from your previous landlord and your RentScore rental history.
- Consider a rent guarantee service or a larger (but legal) deposit instead of a local guarantor — never pay more than the legal limit shown above.
- Upload your lease to the free RentScore contract check: RentScore flags hidden clauses, unfair rent increases and deposit traps in your own language.
- Ask the RentScore advisor below any local question, in any language.
Tenant rights in Hanoi
- Deposits of 1–2 months are standard; agree refund terms in writing.
- Ask for a bilingual lease and an inventory list with photos.
- Foreign tenants must be registered with the local police by the landlord.
- Utilities and management fees are often billed separately — check before signing.
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