Renting an apartment in Nha Trang (2026): prices, areas and the best towers

Rental prices in Nha Trang in 2026 start around $220 for a studio in a residential district and climb to $2,900 for premium sea-view apartments. The spread is wide, and it comes down to three things: the area, the building and the season.

Below: prices by home type and area, a rundown of the main towers, a utilities breakdown, a step-by-step search plan, and a checklist that keeps you out of the usual scams. For the overall cost of living in the city, see Nha Trang prices; for the country-wide legal side of leases and deposits, the renting in Vietnam guide.

Types of rental in Nha Trang

Before we get to prices, a word on formats. Nha Trang rents out five main types of home, from compact studios to villas with a pool.

Studio. The most popular format. One room with a bed, a work desk, a kitchenette (hob, microwave, fridge) and a combined bathroom. In the better towers you also get A/C, a washing machine and a balcony.

1-bedroom. A separate bedroom plus a living room with a kitchen corner. The sweet spot for couples who work remotely — you can split the sleeping and working zones.

2–3 bedroom. Proper family apartments — usually two bathrooms, a full kitchen, sometimes two balconies.

Villa. A detached house with a plot, often in a gated community. In the An Viên area in the south, villas start at $1,200 a month, but the minimum lease is a year.

Everything except the very cheapest end comes furnished and with appliances. Wi-Fi is almost always included. For which neighbourhood suits you, see the Nha Trang districts guide.

How much it costs to rent in Nha Trang — 2026 prices

Long-term rent (from 1 month)

Prices come down to three things: the type of home, the area and how far you are from the sea.

Landlords usually quote foreign rentals in USD; you pay in dong at the day's rate (~26,000 ₫ = $1 in 2026). Rent is often collected in cash or by local bank transfer.

A two-bedroom with decent furniture, a fresh renovation and all the appliances came to just $500, building service and utilities included.long-stay renter, translated from Russian, howtrip.ru, 2025

Short-term (daily) rent

Coming for a couple of weeks, or want to try a place before you commit long term:

Nightly rates work out two to three times the monthly cost. If you are staying longer than two weeks, it is cheaper to rent by the month straight away.

Seasonal pricing

• High season (November–April): top prices, strong demand. The best places go fast.
• Low season (May–October): prices drop 20–30%. Negotiate harder.
• Best time to search: September–October. Prices are still low, but you settle in before the season starts.

Best areas in Nha Trang for renting

• Northern district (Vinh Hai / Muong Thanh): Studio from $220, 1-bedroom from $300 - Biggest expat cluster, 5-10 min to the sea
• Central / tourist quarter (Tran Phu - Nguyen Thien Thuat): Studio from $350, 1-bedroom from $450 - Everything walkable, but noisy
• Southern district (An Vien): Villas from $1,200 - Quiet and gated, but you need a bike
• Muong Thanh Oceanus (North, beachfront): Studio $350-500/mo - Pool, gym, on-site management
• Scenia Bay (Beachfront): Studio $450-700/mo - Premium, floor-to-ceiling windows
• Panorama (Centre, second row): Studio $400-600/mo - Glass rooftop pool
• Costa Residence (Centre, beachfront): Studio $600-900/mo - 5-star level of service
• Gold Coast (Centre, beachfront): Studio $700-2,900/mo - Top end

Nha Trang is compact; you can loop the whole city on a scooter in 30 minutes. But the areas differ in price, infrastructure and how international the crowd is.

Northern district (Vĩnh Hải / Mường Thanh)

The most popular base for foreign long-stayers. This is where the big expat-oriented towers cluster: Oceanus, Napoleon, Scenia.

Pros:

• A large international community — easier to settle in
• $100–150 cheaper than the centre for a comparable flat
• Close to the sea (5–10 minutes on foot)
• GO! (formerly Big C) and Co.opmart supermarkets are a few kilometres away, easier by scooter
• English-speaking managers on the front desks

Cons:

• Further from the restaurants and nightlife of the centre
• Beaches are less scenic than the central stretch
• Some towers get crowded in high season

Prices: studio from $220–350, 1-bedroom from $300–450.

Who it suits: long-stayers, families, budget-minded renters.

Central / tourist quarter

The area between Trần Phú and Nguyễn Thiện Thuật streets, the core of tourist Nha Trang. Cafés, restaurants, shops, fruit markets, nightlife.

Pros:

• Everything on foot: shops, restaurants, pharmacies, ATMs
• The best beaches in the city
• Bus routes run through the area
• Plenty of housing across every price class

Cons:

• Prices $100–150 higher than in the northern district
• Noisier, especially in high season
• Dense build, less greenery

Prices: studio from $350–500, 1-bedroom from $450–600.

Who it suits: travellers on 1–3 month stays, freelancers, anyone who wants city life on the doorstep.

Southern district (An Viên)

A quiet gated area in the south of the city, near the Vinpearl cable car. Cottage estates with villas.

Pros:

• Quiet, safe, gated grounds
• Villas with pools and gardens
• Close to Vinpearl and the southern beaches

Cons:

• Far from the centre — you need a scooter or a taxi
• Few shops and restaurants within walking distance
• Villa leases usually run a minimum of one year

Prices: villas from $1,200–1,650.

Who it suits: families with children on a long stay, anyone who values privacy.

Areas compared

A rundown of Nha Trang's apartment towers

Nha Trang has more than a dozen large towers built with foreign tenants in mind.

Mường Thanh Oceanus

Five 40-storey towers, beachfront, in the northern district. The single most popular building with the foreign crowd.

• Location: beachfront, northern district
• Facilities: pool, gym, restaurant, shops on the ground floor
• Rent: studio $350–500/mo, 1-bedroom $450–650
• Pros: sea views, English-speaking managers
• Cons: busy with tourists in season, crowded lifts

Napoleon Castle

40+ storeys on the second line, northern district. A fresh renovation — cheaper than Oceanus.

• Rent: studio $300–450/mo, 1-bedroom $400–550
• Pros: new fit-out, rooftop pool
• Cons: no direct sea view

Scenia Bay

A premium building on the beachfront. Sharp modern design, floor-to-ceiling windows, an infinity pool.

• Rent: studio $450–700/mo
• Pros: the best design among Nha Trang towers
• Cons: higher price, smaller expat crowd

Panorama

A 40-storey tower in the centre. The headline feature is a glass rooftop pool with a panoramic view.

• Rent: studio $400–600/mo

Costa Residence and Gold Coast

The premium end, beachfront in the centre. Costa runs a 5-star level of service (from $600–900/mo). Gold Coast sits at the top of the price range (from $700 up to $2,900/mo).

Budget options: Canary, Gold Ocean

• Canary Apartment — tourist quarter, studios from $250–350
• Gold Ocean — beachfront, studios from $350–500

Towers at a glance

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Utilities and extra costs

Rent isn't the only line item. In most buildings you pay utilities on top.

Tariffs

Note: internet is usually included in the rent. Building service isn't charged in every tower — check when you move in.

We paid about $30 for electricity with light A/C use, and water was free.renter in Nha Trang, translated from Russian, room-number.ru, 2025

Sample budget: a couple in a studio (residential area)

Electricity is the wildcard. Run the A/C hard, and in Nha Trang that's 8–10 months a year, and the bill can climb to $100–150 a month.

Where to look for housing in Nha Trang

Three main channels: online platforms, Facebook groups and local apps, and searching on the ground.

Online platforms

For short-term rentals (under a month), Airbnb or Booking. For long-term (from 3 months), Chợ Tốt or the Facebook groups below — prices are lower and there's room to negotiate.

Facebook groups and local apps

• Nha Trang Expats — the main English-language community; people post rooms, flats and questions daily
• Nha Trang Apartments for Rent — owner and agent listings, from about 3.5 million ₫/mo (~$135)
• Chợ Tốt — the local Craigslist; filter by district and price, message owners directly (a translation app helps)

Watch out for scams! Don't book a place from listings in chat groups.translated from Russian, room-number.ru, 2025

Searching on the ground

The best-value approach for a long-term rental:

1. Book a hotel or Airbnb for 5–7 days — that's your search base
2. Pick an area — walk around, gauge the infrastructure
3. Walk the towers in person — the front desk always has rental listings
4. Compare 3–5 options — don't take the first one
5. Negotiate — a 5–15% discount is realistic, especially in low season

On the ground, prices usually run 10–20% below the online platforms, with no middleman commission. The easiest way to get around the districts is to rent a scooter; more on that in the Nha Trang transport guide.

The lease and the terms

What the lease should cover

A standard lease is written in English (sometimes with a Vietnamese version alongside). It should spell out:

• Rent and the currency you pay in (USD or VND)
• The deposit and the conditions for getting it back
• Electricity and water tariffs
• The term and the terms for breaking the lease early
• An inventory of furniture and appliances
• House rules (guests, pets, noise)

Districts are gone from addresses: since 1 July 2025 a lease names the ward: phường Nha Trang (centre), Bắc Nha Trang or Nam Nha Trang, tỉnh Khánh Hòa. That is the address that goes into your temporary registration

Deposit

The deposit comes back when you move out, minus any damage. Film the state of the apartment on your phone on move-in day.

What's actually negotiable: the rent itself (5–15% off for a long lease or paying upfront), the electricity rate (no more than the EVN bill), cleaning and building fees. What rarely moves: the one-month deposit on a long lease, and the price in high season, when good places go in a day or two.

What's included

Usually included: furniture, appliances (A/C, fridge, washing machine, TV), internet (Wi-Fi), bed linen (in serviced apartments).

Usually not included: electricity (metered), water (metered or a flat per-person fee), cleaning (~350,000–580,000 ₫ a time, ~$13–22).

Scams to avoid

Nha Trang's rental market, like any tourist city, attracts a few bad-faith landlords. This section is your insurance.

Common schemes

1. Fake listings (bait-and-switch). Pretty photos, low price. When you get in touch: "that one just went, but I have another, a bit more expensive." The first flat never existed.

2. The disappearing deposit. On move-out the landlord "finds" scratches, stains and faults, and keeps the whole deposit. Especially common when there was no handover record.

3. Inflated electricity tariffs. Since 25 May 2026, charging more than the EVN bill is illegal, but some landlords still set a flat rate with a markup. Ask to see the bill.

4. Prepayment with no contract. They ask you to transfer money "to hold the place" — with no paperwork. After the transfer, silence.

Safe-rental checklist

1. Check the Pink Book (Giấy chứng nhận) — the ownership certificate. The owner's name must match the lease.
2. Film the apartment on move-in — every wall, the floor, the furniture, the appliances.
3. Sign an English-language lease that lists every tariff.
4. Ask for old electricity and water bills — that shows the real running cost.
5. Pay by bank transfer — you get a record of it.
6. Note the meter readings on move-in day.
7. Ask in the expat Facebook groups — the community often flags known scammers.
8. Confirm the break-clause — how much notice, and whether the deposit comes back.
9. Photograph the lease and documents — keep copies in the cloud.

Visa and temporary residence registration

Nha Trang has a long-established international community, and the rental side is well oiled. But if you plan to stay for months, sort the visa and the registration first — they shape which lease length makes sense.

Visa for a long stay

What you can get depends on your passport nationality, not on a single blanket rule. Check the official portal evisa.gov.vn before you travel.

• E-visa (90 days, single or multiple entry): open to most nationalities, applied for online — the usual choice for a season in Nha Trang.
• Visa exemption: some passports (UK, Japan, South Korea and 18 EU countries) get 45 visa-free days, too short for a long lease on its own.
• Longer stays: a business (DN) or investor visa, or a temporary residence card, is arranged through a local agent or sponsor.

Temporary residence registration

Every foreigner staying overnight must be registered with the local police (tạm trú, temporary residence). In hotels the reception does it automatically. In a rental it's the landlord's legal duty — most towers with foreign tenants handle it for you, but confirm it's been done. If you later apply for a visa extension, you may be asked for proof of registration, so keep a copy. How the filing works and what to do if it never happens: temporary residence registration in Vietnam.

English-speaking help on the ground

In the big towers (Oceanus, Napoleon) the front desk has English-speaking staff who help with move-in, payments and day-to-day issues. Agent commission is usually paid by the owner, not the tenant.

Community and services

• Coworking spaces for remote workers
• Western cafés, restaurants and international groceries
• Clinics with English-speaking staff
• Active Facebook groups (Nha Trang Expats) for buying second-hand furniture and appliances

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