Long-term rentals in Phu Quoc start from $250/month for a furnished studio with air conditioning, WiFi, hot water and a kitchen in Duong Dong. A 1-bedroom apartment with a sea view or pool access typically runs $350–600/month, a private pool bungalow $600–900/month, and a 3-bedroom pool villa $1,200–1,800/month. Location moves the price by 25–40%: the same studio costs $250–350 in Duong Dong but $380–500 in Ong Lang.
What Monthly Rent Actually Gets You in Phu Quoc (2026)
Phu Quoc's long-term rental market has matured quickly. A decade ago, most housing outside the resorts was family homestays and bare-shell apartments; today the island offers professionally managed furnished apartments, serviced buildings and pool villas that compete directly with Da Nang and Bangkok for the growing population of remote workers, retirees and long-stay families. Prices remain roughly 20–40% below comparable beachside stock in those cities — which is exactly why more people are signing 3, 6 and 12-month leases here every year.
Here is what each budget tier realistically buys you in the 2026 rental cycle:
| Property type | Typical monthly rent | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Furnished studio | $250–350 | AC, WiFi, hot water, kitchenette; usually 30–40 m² in Duong Dong |
| 1-bedroom apartment | $350–600 | Sea view or pool access, 45–60 m², often with weekly cleaning |
| 2-bedroom apartment | $400–850 | Family-sized, 70–90 m², sometimes with gym or shared pool |
| Pool bungalow | $600–900 | Private plunge pool, garden, 60–90 m², in quieter semi-rural settings |
| 3-bedroom pool villa | $1,200–1,800 | 150–250 m², private pool, parking, often semi-serviced |
Tip: "Furnished" in Phu Quoc genuinely means move-in ready — you normally get a bed, wardrobe, split AC, refrigerator, cooking basics and a working WiFi line. Confirm before signing whether the unit has a washing machine; in studios under $300/month it is often a shared machine or a laundry service instead.
A fair reality check: Phu Quoc is not the cheapest long-stay base in Southeast Asia — inland Chiang Mai or Indonesian towns undercut it. But for a full-service island with an international airport, beaches on your doorstep and a 30-day visa exemption for foreigners arriving directly to Phu Quoc, these prices are competitive. A $350 one-bedroom with a sea view here would cost $700–900 in most Thai beach towns.
2026 Long-Term Rental Price Table by Area
Long-stayers overwhelmingly settle in three areas: Duong Dong (the island's main town), Long Beach (the west-coast resort strip just south of town), and Ong Lang (the quieter, greener stretch north of town). Here is the 2026 long-term rental price table compiled from current listings:
| Property type | Duong Dong | Long Beach | Ong Lang |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio apartment | $250–350 | $300–420 | $380–500 |
| 1-bedroom apartment | $300–450 | $380–600 | $420–650 |
| 2-bedroom apartment | $400–600 | $500–750 | $550–850 |
| Long-term bungalow | $500–700 | — | — |
| 3-bedroom pool villa | $900–1,400 | — | — |
Read the table correctly and a pattern jumps out: Duong Dong is the value anchor at every tier, Long Beach sits in the middle, and Ong Lang carries a 25–40% premium for the same floor area. A 2-bedroom that lists at $500 in Duong Dong will typically be advertised at $650 in Ong Lang. The island-wide 3-bedroom villa range of $1,200–1,800/month represents the very top of the market — beachfront or branded villa stock on the premium south and northwest coasts — while the Duong Dong pool-villa band of $900–1,400 shows you can get the same villa format for far less if you give up the beachfront address.
Note where the table is empty: bungalows and villas are concentrated in Duong Dong and the coastal strips, so the Duong Dong figures are your realistic baseline for those formats. Outside these three areas — Ham Ninh on the east coast, An Thoi in the far south, or Ganh Dau in the northwest — long-term stock exists but is thinner, and prices quoted ad hoc can swing either way depending on the landlord.
Duong Dong vs Long Beach vs Ong Lang: Which Area Fits You?
Price is only half the decision. The three main areas attract genuinely different lifestyles, and choosing the wrong one is the most common regret among first-time long-stayers on the island.
Duong Dong — best value and convenience
Studios $250–350 | 1BR $300–450 | 2BR $400–600 | Villas $900–1,400
The island's working town: the night market, fish port, hospitals, banks and the airport (about 10–15 minutes by car) are all here. You get the most square meters per dollar and can walk to daily errands. Less suited to: people who want to step straight onto a resort beach every morning — town beaches here are working harbors, not postcard strips.
Long Beach — the balanced choice
Studios $300–420 | 1BR $380–600 | 2BR $500–750
The classic west-coast strip: sandy beach out front, sunset bars, international restaurants and most of the island's hotels. You pay a $50–150 premium over Duong Dong for the beach lifestyle. Less suited to: strict budget hunters, and anyone sensitive to noise — the high-season resort strip stays lively until late.
Ong Lang — quiet and green, at a price
Studios $380–500 | 1BR $420–650 | 2BR $550–850
A calmer, tree-lined stretch north of Long Beach with boutique resorts and a relaxed expat feel. You pay the island's highest apartment premiums for the peace. Less suited to: anyone without a motorbike — shops and services are spread out, and you will ride 10–20 minutes for most errands.
For most singles and couples staying 3–12 months, the honest math favors Duong Dong or the town end of Long Beach: you save $100–200/month versus Ong Lang, which covers a full month of motorbike rental and most of your food budget. Ong Lang makes sense when quiet mornings and a garden setting matter more to you than the rent difference.
The Real Cost: Deposits, Utilities and Lease Terms
Advertised rent is not the whole bill. Before you budget, factor in these recurring and one-off costs that apply to nearly every long-term rental on the island:
- Deposit: typically 1 month for studios and 2 months for apartments and villas, refundable at the end of the lease.
- Electricity: usually charged separately by meter at roughly 4,000–4,500 VND/kWh in rentals. Heavy AC use in hot months adds $30–60/month to a studio bill.
- Water: often included; when charged, expect $1–2/month for one person.
- WiFi: included in nearly all rentals, typically 30–100 Mbps; verify the speed with a test during your viewing.
- Cleaning: weekly cleaning is included in serviced 1-bedroom units at the $450–600 end; budget apartments are self-service.
- Motorbike: not included — a monthly rental runs about $40–60, and it is effectively essential outside central Duong Dong.
- Lease length: standard terms are 6 or 12 months; a 12-month commitment is your best lever for a 5–10% discount off the listed rate.
One seasonal note: Phu Quoc's high season runs from November to April, when the west coast is dry and sunny and tourists fill the island. Short-term and month-to-month rates climb 10–20% during these months, and the best units get taken first. If you can arrive in the low season (May–October) to negotiate and sign a 12-month lease, you lock in the low-season rate for the whole year — a genuine saving of several hundred dollars.
Renting vs Buying: Can Foreigners Own Property in Phu Quoc?
Some long-stayers eventually ask whether buying makes more sense than paying $350–600/month indefinitely. The answer depends on rules that are easy to get wrong.
Yes, foreigners can buy property in Phu Quoc — but only in specific licensed projects, and mostly as apartments. You cannot own land: all land in Vietnam is state-administered, and foreign freehold land ownership does not exist on the island. What foreigners can acquire is an apartment or a house inside a commercial housing project formally approved for foreign sale, held on a 50-year leasehold that is renewable once.
The critical due-diligence step: before paying any deposit, check the Kien Giang Provincial People's Committee list of projects permitted to sell to foreigners. Buying in a project that is not on the list means the sale cannot be legally registered to you, and recovering your money becomes a dispute rather than a formality. Reputable developers will show you their foreign-ownership quota and approval documents on request; treat reluctance to do so as a red flag.
Who buying suits: buyers who are certain they will spend 5+ years on the island and want to stop paying rent into a market where quality units appreciate. Who it does not suit: newcomers on a first 6–12 month stay — with studios from $250/month and zero transaction friction, renting keeps you flexible while you learn which area you actually want to live in. Given that a $900–1,400/month Duong Dong villa lease costs $10,800–16,800 a year with maintenance included, renting remains the rational default until your plans are settled.
How to Find and Secure a Long-Term Rental in Phu Quoc
The market runs on relationships as much as listings — many of the best units are rented by word of mouth before they are ever advertised. Use this checklist when you view:
- Test everything live: run the AC on full for 15 minutes, check hot-water pressure, and run a WiFi speed test on your own device.
- Ask who pays what: confirm in writing whether electricity, water and cleaning are included or metered, and at what VND rate.
- Check the power situation: ask how the building handles outages — some serviced buildings have generators, most budget studios do not.
- Ask about the rainy season: October–November brings heavy rain; ask the landlord or neighbors whether the unit or street floods.
- Get a bilingual contract: a written lease in English and Vietnamese with the deposit amount, notice period and utility rates stated explicitly.
- Negotiate on term, not rate: offering 12 months upfront gets you further than haggling over a month-to-month deal.
- Walk the neighborhood at night: a quiet street at 2 pm can be loud with karaoke or construction by evening.
If you are arranging from abroad, ask for a live video walkthrough rather than pre-recorded photos, and never transfer a deposit before you have seen the actual unit — either in person or on a live call. A local contact who knows the landlords personally is worth more than any listing site: it gets you unadvertised units, honest utility rates and a Vietnamese-speaking advocate if anything goes wrong during the lease.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does long-term rent cost in Phu Quoc?
Long-term rentals start from $250/month for a furnished studio in Duong Dong with AC, WiFi, hot water and a kitchen. A 1-bedroom with sea view or pool access runs $350–600/month, a private pool bungalow $600–900/month, and a 3-bedroom pool villa $1,200–1,800/month depending on location and finish.
What is included in a $250/month studio in Duong Dong?
A typical $250–350 studio includes a bed, wardrobe, split air conditioning, hot water, a kitchenette and WiFi in a 30–40 m² unit. Washing machines are often shared or replaced by a laundry service at this price point, so confirm before signing if in-unit laundry matters to you.
Which area of Phu Quoc is cheapest for long-term rentals?
Duong Dong is consistently the cheapest: studios list at $250–350 there versus $300–420 in Long Beach and $380–500 in Ong Lang — a 25–40% premium for the quieter northern strip. Duong Dong is also cheapest for 2-bedrooms ($400–600) and 3-bedroom pool villas ($900–1,400).
How much deposit do landlords ask for?
Standard practice is 1 month's rent as deposit for studios and small apartments, and 2 months for larger apartments and villas. The deposit is refundable at lease end, minus any damages. Always get the deposit amount and refund conditions written into the contract.
Do rental prices rise during high season?
Yes. From November to April, when the weather is best and tourists peak, short-term and month-to-month rates climb roughly 10–20% and quality units go fast. Signing a 6 or 12-month lease locks in your rate for the full term, which is why arriving in the May–October low season often saves several hundred dollars a year.
Can foreigners rent long-term in Phu Quoc without residency?
Yes. Foreigners arriving directly at Phu Quoc International Airport can enter visa-free for up to 30 days, and most long-stayers use Vietnam's 90-day e-visa or extendable tourist visas. Landlords rarely require residency documents — a passport copy and the deposit are normally all that is needed to sign a lease.
Can foreigners buy property in Phu Quoc instead of renting?
Foreigners can buy apartments and houses in commercial housing projects approved for foreign sale, but never land — all land is state-administered. Ownership is a 50-year leasehold, renewable once. Before paying any deposit, verify the project appears on the Kien Giang Provincial People's Committee list of projects permitted to sell to foreigners.
How much are utilities on top of the rent?
Water and WiFi are usually included; electricity is normally metered separately at around 4,000–4,500 VND/kWh. A studio with moderate AC use adds roughly $20–40/month, while heavy AC use in hot months can push a unit's bill to $60 or more. Budget $30–70/month total to be safe.
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