Officetels in Mapo, Seoul
Last updated: 2026-08-23 · Seoul Homes
Mapo — Hongdae, Sangam, Gongdeok, Mangwon — is Seoul's value officetel market for foreigners who want subway access and a lively neighborhood without Gangnam's price tag. It's a student- and young-professional-heavy district, and the officetel stock reflects that: compact units, wolse-first, and rent that runs meaningfully below the Seoul average.
Properties
Fully Furnished, ARC ok, 2~3 minutes to the subway station.
Fully Furnished, ARC ok, 2~3 minutes to the subway station.
New, 1BR separate bedroom, ARC okay, near Sinchon subway station.
Low Deposit, Full Option, Walking Distance to Sinchon, Sogang University
3 Minutes Walk from Sinchon Station, Duplex Structure, ARC Eligible.
1.5 Room with Separate Entrance, Pet-Friendly
Low Deposit, Full Option, Walking Distance to Sinchon, Sogang University, and Yonsei University
1 Minute Walk from Sinchon Station, Fully Furnished, Separate Room and Living Room
Fully Furnished, South Facing, Good Lighting. 2 Minutes Walk from Ewha station.
1 Minute Walk from Sinchon Station, Spacious Space, Expansive Windows
Fully Furnished, South Facing, Good Lighting. 2 Minutes Walk from Ewha station.
Fully Equipped, South Facing, Good Lighting. 2 Minutes Walk from Ewha station.
Brand New Apt, Just next to Mapo station. View, Available to move in from April.
What a Mapo officetel actually costs
As of 2026-08-24, across officetels currently listed for rent on Seoul Homes in Mapo-gu:
| Typical | |
|---|---|
| Listings | 16 |
| Median monthly rent | ₩1,165,000 |
| Median deposit | ₩7,500,000 |
| Median size | 24.59㎡ (about 7.4 pyeong) |
Sale listings exist here too but are rare — Mapo's officetel supply is overwhelmingly a rental market, not an investment-buy one. If you want to buy an officetel outright, Gangnam and other central districts carry far more for-sale inventory to compare against.
Why the deposit runs higher than the rent alone suggests
Mapo's median deposit (₩7,500,000) is proportionally larger against its rent than Gangnam's — a Mapo landlord more often asks for a bigger deposit in exchange for lower monthly rent, which suits arrivals who can front more capital but want a lighter monthly outgoing. It's negotiable in both directions; ask directly if your situation favors one over the other.
Where in Mapo
Hongdae and Sangam carry the bulk of officetel stock — Hongdae for nightlife and university proximity, Sangam (DMC) for media-company offices and a quieter, newer building stock. Gongdeok and Mangwon sit slightly cheaper again, trading a few minutes' subway ride for lower rent.
Before you sign
- Confirm business vs residential registration — Mapo has a mix of both, and it affects whether you can register your address here.
- Get the maintenance fee in writing, including what it covers — Mapo's older buildings vary widely on this.
- Check the deposit is protected: the owner on the property register (등기부등본) matches who's signing, plus a confirmed date (확정일자) and move-in registration.
Every listing here comes from a verified realtor, developer or property owner.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to rent an officetel in Mapo?
Across officetels currently listed for rent on Seoul Homes in Mapo-gu (16 listings, as of 2026-08-24), the median is ₩1,165,000 per month with a ₩7,500,000 deposit, and a median size of 24.59㎡ (about 7.4 pyeong).
Is Mapo cheaper than Gangnam for an officetel?
Yes — Mapo's median officetel rent runs meaningfully below Gangnam's, though Mapo's typical deposit is proportionally larger. The trade-off is Gangnam's Teheran-ro office-district proximity against Mapo's Hongdae/Sangam neighborhood and subway access at a lower monthly cost.
Which part of Mapo has the most officetels?
Hongdae and Sangam carry the bulk of the district's officetel stock — Hongdae for nightlife and university proximity, Sangam (DMC) for media-company offices and newer buildings. Gongdeok and Mangwon are slightly cheaper alternatives nearby.