How hard is it to rent an apartment in Da Nang with a cat, and what is the budget for a 1-2 bedroom?

A growing trend requires paying rent upfront for 3 or 6 months plus 1-2 deposits; this applies to about 90% of house rentals and is spreading to apartments too. Prices have nearly doubled over the past year — houses now cost 20-25 million VND, compared to much lower prices a year ago.

For comfortable living as a couple, around 130,000 RUB per month is enough including the apartment. Rental prices are rising in real time, so you need to check listings on the spot; the farther from the main beach, the cheaper it can get (if you're lucky).

Prices quoted by realtors are generally realistic. If the price doesn't suit you, you can ask the realtor whether it would change for a long-term lease.

The Da Nang rental market has tightened compared to a year or even six months ago — less choice and higher prices. Still, with active in-person searching, finding a place within 1-2 weeks is realistic.

A budget of up to 15 million VND per month is enough for a 1-2 bedroom apartment in a decent, newer area with clean streets. The key is to search in person: book a room for a week and visit viewings. Remote searching is much harder.

Renting with a cat in Da Nang is doable, but noticeably harder than without a pet. Some landlords refuse, so plan for a longer search.

Compared to Pattaya, Da Nang is much quieter and more relaxed, without the tourist noise and chaos. If you enjoy Pattaya's vibe, Da Nang may not suit you — the atmosphere is completely different.

A border run from Da Nang for a 90-day visa costs around 2,800,000 VND all-inclusive and takes about 17 hours. Border officers are indifferent and do not ask unnecessary questions.

Specific rental prices for Da Lat were not answered in the discussion, but it was noted that prices vary significantly between Vietnamese cities and Da Lat should be researched separately.