Where to find rental apartments in Hanoi?

Look for active Facebook groups using searches such as Hanoi housing, Hanoi apartment for rent, Hanoi house for rent, Hanoi rental, and “căn hộ cho thuê Hà Nội.” Post your requirements in both Vietnamese and English.

Do not send a deposit for an apartment that the advertiser refuses to show: reports describe fake listings where the contact blocks the renter after payment or once challenged about fraud.

A less obvious but effective tip: write a post in Vietnamese describing what apartment you're looking for, either on Threads or in Facebook rental groups — real estate agents will message you directly with offers.

There's a dedicated Telegram channel with reviews and a blacklist specifically for checking landlords before renting housing in Vietnam.

There's a dedicated Telegram channel specifically for housing rental listings across Vietnam.

Besides marketplaces and listing sites, check the pinned messages in rental-focused chats: they often collect agency contacts and vetted housing options.

Another useful source is dedicated rental chats, where people regularly post sublets and short- to medium-term rental offers.

International booking platforms work well for Hanoi rentals: Agoda, Booking.com, Airbnb, and Trip.com are all available and useful for short-term stays booked in advance.

Facebook Marketplace is one of the best sources for medium-term rentals in Hanoi, with many listings directly from landlords and sublets from expats.

Local Vietnamese property sites Nha Tot and batdongsan are the local equivalents of Craigslist or Rightmove. The interface is in Vietnamese, but a browser translator helps — listings tend to reflect local market prices.

Once in Hanoi, look for street signs: 'Room for rent', 'Phong Thue' (room), 'Nha Thue' (house/apartment), 'Cho Thue' (space for rent). This works especially well in residential neighbourhoods away from the tourist centre.

Watch out for scammers: after posting in rental groups, fake landlords often message privately with too-good-to-be-true offers. Always verify landlords against community blacklists before transferring any money.