Mid-Term Apartment Rentals (3-6 Months) for Expats in Vietnam

Mid-term rentals (3-6 months) are often overlooked—less flexible than Airbnb, less affordable than 12-month leases. But for some situations, they're the perfect middle ground.

Who Should Rent Mid-Term

• 3-6 month project assignments
• Exchange students (one semester)
• You just arrived in town, unsure which district
• Digital nomads testing Vietnam before committing long-term
• People waiting to fly home for the last few months

Mid-Term vs Other Options

1-bedroom in Thao Dien:

• Airbnb (1 month): 25-35M VND
• 3-month lease: 18-25M VND/month
• 6-month lease: 14-20M VND/month
• 12-month lease: 12-18M VND/month

Mid-term is usually 15-25% above long-term.

Where to Find Them

• Serviced apartments: Oakwood, Somerset, Mandarin Garden
• Long-term Airbnb: Filter for 30+ days, good discounts
• Landlord direct rentals: Negotiate 3-6 months directly
• Facebook group "Saigon Expats Housing"
• VietRent: Short-term filter

Negotiation Tips

• Sign 4-6 months and pay upfront once: 10-15% off
• 30-day notice clause: Trade for a better price
• Clear move-out date: Landlord can plan next tenant
• 1-month deposit: Usually accepted for 3 months

Important Caveats

• Some landlords split payment into 1-2 month chunks, don't be surprised
• Make sure the contract has a clear end date
• VAT invoices can be hard to get for short leases
• Internet and utilities are usually included

Looking for mid-term rentals? VietRent has duration filters.

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Related reading:

• Short-Term vs Long-Term Rentals