Rental price list for boarding houses and mini apartments in September 2025 in Hanoi
The rental price list for boarding houses and mini apartments in September 2025 in Hanoi only increased slightly during the peak student enrollment season, contrary to the 10-15% increase trend in previous years.
Comparison table of boarding house prices in Hanoi in March 2025 and September 2025
Despite the surge in room rentals during the back-to-school season, Hanoi’s rental prices have surprisingly only increased slightly. The reason comes from abundant supply and financial pressure on renters.
| Area | Type | Rental price September 2025 | Rental price March 2025 |
| My Dinh (Nam Tu Liem) | Room 20-25m² | 2.8 - 3.4 million | 2.4 - 3 million |
| Me Tri | Room 18-25m² | 2.4 - 2.6 million | 2.2 - 2.3 million |
| Phu Do - Tan My - Nhan My | Room 20-30m² | 2.3 - 3 million | 2 - 2.7 million |
| My Dinh (Nam Tu Liem) | Mini apartment 25-40m² | 4.5 - 5.5 million | 3.8 - 4.7 million |
| Me Tri | Mini apartment 25-40m² | 4.7 - 6 million | 4 - 5.4 million |
| Cau Giay - Dich Vong Hau | Room for rent 20m² | 2.8 - 3 million | 2.5 - 2.7 million |
| Nghia Do - Quan Hoa | Room 25-30m² | 3.5 - 4 million | 3 - 3.4 million |
| Yen Hoa | Room 25-30m² | 3.3 - 4 million | 3 - 3.5 million |
| Cau Giay - Yen Hoa | Mini apartment 25-40m² | 4.7 - 6.5 million | 4.2 - 6 million |
| Ha Dong (Van Quan - Mo Lao) | Mini apartment 25-40m² | 3.6 - 5.2 million | 3.2 - 4.6 million |
According to the latest survey, rental prices in "hot spots" such as Cau Giay, Nam Tu Liem, or Hai Ba Trung have hardly changed compared to the beginning of summer. Specifically, a 20m² private room in Cau Giay remains at 2.8 - 3 million VND. Rooms larger than 30m² in Nghia Do area are also priced stably at 3.5 - 4 million VND.
The mini apartment segment also recorded a similar situation. Rental prices in My Dinh, Cau Giay or Ha Dong areas have not changed compared to a few months ago, fluctuating between 3.6 and 6.5 million VND depending on location and area.
Reasons why rental prices in Hanoi have not increased
Although we are entering the peak period, when tens of thousands of new students flock to Hanoi to find accommodation, this year's rental prices have not exploded like previous years. There are several important reasons explaining this development:
In recent years, many landlords have invested in building new closed dormitories and mini apartments with full amenities such as elevators, air conditioners, and closed kitchens. As a result, the market has a series of rental products, distributed evenly in Cau Giay, Nam Tu Liem, Thanh Xuan, and Ha Dong districts. As supply increases rapidly, the pressure to increase prices during peak season is reduced.
Students and young workers are the main tenants, with income levels usually at a moderate level. If prices increase suddenly, they are willing to choose rooms far from the city center or share rooms with many people to save costs. This "resistance" makes landlords consider carefully before raising prices sharply.
The cost of land, construction materials and maintenance of boarding houses have all increased, putting pressure on landlords. However, instead of suddenly increasing prices during the peak season, many landlords have quietly adjusted them in stages since the beginning of 2025. As a result, the current rental price is 10-15% higher than in March 2025, but does not create a feeling of "price shock" when students enroll.
In student-populated areas such as My Dinh, Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, the presence of too many boarding houses and mini apartments creates fierce competition. Landlords who push prices too high are likely to lose customers, because tenants have many alternative options. This helps keep prices stable.
Some students and young workers tend to rent short-term through online platforms or choose rooms far from the city center but travel by bus or train. This trend disperses demand, reducing pressure on areas that used to be the "hottest".
