A Korean apartment (아파트) is a unit in a large residential complex — the most common family home in Seoul. Complexes bundle parking, security, playgrounds and management, and range from compact two-bedrooms to spacious high-floor homes with river or city views. Foreigners can both buy (매매) and rent (전세 / 월세).
Foreigners face no residency requirement to buy. You will need a passport, a Korean bank account, and to file the standard foreign-acquisition report at the district office. Our listings are handled by English-speaking, verified realtors who can walk you through the contract and registration.
Jeonse (전세) is a large, fully-refundable lump-sum deposit with no monthly rent. Wolse (월세) is a smaller deposit plus monthly rent. Both are open to foreigners; wolse is usually easier to arrange on a shorter timeline.
Apartments are larger and family-oriented, in dedicated complexes. Officetels are smaller, more central mixed-use units that are cheaper to enter — better for singles and couples.
Yes. South Korea has no residency requirement for foreign property buyers. With a passport, a local bank account, and the standard foreign-acquisition filing at the district office, you can purchase an apartment.
Prices vary widely by district, age, and size — central districts like Gangnam command the highest prices. Use the filters above to see current asking prices for sale, or deposits and monthly rent for leases.
Jeonse (전세) is a large refundable lump-sum deposit with no monthly rent; wolse (월세) is a smaller deposit plus monthly rent. Foreigners can use either.
