Rental price list for rooms and mini-apartments in Hanoi, September 2025.
Rental prices for dormitories and mini-apartments in Hanoi for September 2025 only increased slightly during the peak student enrollment season, contrary to the 10-15% increase seen in previous years.
Comparison table of rental prices in Hanoi in March 2025 and September 2025
Despite the surge in rental demand during the back-to-school season, Hanoi's rental prices have surprisingly only increased slightly. This is due to abundant supply and the financial pressure on tenants.
| Area | Type | Rental price for September 2025 | Rental price for March 2025 |
| My Dinh (Nam Tu Liem) | Room for rent, 20-25m² | 2.8 - 3.4 million | 2.4 - 3 million |
| Me Tri | Rooms for rent, 18-25m² | 2.4 - 2.6 million | 2.2 - 2.3 million |
| Phu Do - Tan My - Nhan My | Room for rent, 20-30m² | 2.3 - 3 million | 2 - 2.7 million |
| My Dinh (Nam Tu Liem) | Mini apartments 25-40m² | 4.5 - 5.5 million | 3.8 - 4.7 million |
| Me Tri | Mini apartments 25-40m² | 4.7 - 6 million | 4 - 5.4 million |
| Cau Giay - Dich Vong Hau | 20m² room for rent | 2.8 - 3 million | 2.5 - 2.7 million |
| Nghia Do - Quan Hoa | Room for rent, 25-30m² | 3.5 - 4 million | 3 - 3.4 million |
| Yen Hoa | Room for rent, 25-30m² | 3.3 - 4 million | 3 - 3.5 million |
| Cau Giay - Yen Hoa | Mini apartments 25-40m² | 4.7 - 6.5 million | 4.2 - 6 million |
| Ha Dong (Van Quan - Mo Lao) | Mini apartments 25-40m² | 3.6 - 5.2 million | 3.2 - 4.6 million |
According to the latest survey, rental prices in "hot spots" like Cau Giay, Nam Tu Liem, and Hai Ba Trung districts have remained largely unchanged compared to the beginning of summer. Specifically, a 20m² self-contained room in Cau Giay still costs between 2.8 and 3 million VND. Rooms larger than 30m² in Nghia Do area also maintain stable prices of 3.5 to 4 million VND.
The mini-apartment segment is also experiencing a similar situation. Rental prices in areas like My Dinh, Cau Giay, and Ha Dong remain unchanged compared to a few months ago, ranging from 3.6 to 6.5 million VND depending on location and size.
Reasons why rental prices in Hanoi haven't increased significantly.
Despite entering the peak season, when tens of thousands of new students flock to Hanoi to find accommodation, rental prices this year have not skyrocketed as in previous years. Several important reasons explain this trend:
In recent years, many landlords have invested in building new self-contained apartment buildings and mini-apartments with full amenities such as elevators, air conditioning, and self-contained kitchens. As a result, the market has seen a surge in rental properties, evenly distributed across the districts of Cau Giay, Nam Tu Liem, Thanh Xuan, and Ha Dong. With the rapid increase in supply, the pressure for price increases during peak seasons has been reduced.
Students and young workers are the main tenant group, usually with moderate incomes. If prices increase dramatically, they are willing to choose rooms further from the city center or share with others to save costs. This "resistance" makes landlords think carefully before raising prices significantly.
Land costs, construction materials, and dormitory maintenance have all increased, putting pressure on landlords. However, instead of drastically raising prices during peak season, many landlords have quietly adjusted rents in stages from the beginning of 2025 to the present. As a result, current rents are 10-15% higher than in March 2025, but without creating a sense of "price shock" when students enroll.
In student-dense areas like My Dinh, Xuan Thuy, and Cau Giay, the abundance of boarding houses and mini-apartments creates fierce competition. Landlords who raise prices too high are likely to lose tenants, as renters have many alternative options. This contributes to maintaining stable prices.
A segment of students and young workers tend to rent short-term through online platforms or choose rooms further from the city center but accessible by bus or train. This trend disperses demand, reducing pressure on areas that were once the most sought-after.
