Property for Sale & Rent in Gangnam, Seoul
Gangnam (강남구) is Seoul's most prestigious district — the heart of Korean business, luxury retail and high-end residential living, spanning Apgujeong, Cheongdam, Yeoksam, Daechi, Gaepo and Gangnam Station. It is a top choice for executives, diplomats and international professionals, with premium apartments, modern officetels and some of the city's best transit. Every Seoul Homes listing in Gangnam is handled by an English-speaking, verified realtor who can guide foreigners through both renting and the new permit rules for buying.
Living in Gangnam
Gangnam pairs Seoul's best transit — subway Lines 2, 3, 7 and 9, the Sinbundang Line, and the high-speed GTX-A at Suseo — with international-grade hospitals, dining and shopping. Each pocket has its own character:
- Apgujeong & Cheongdam — the luxury heartland, known for designer boutiques, galleries and the city's most expensive apartments.
- Yeoksam & Gangnam Station — dense with offices and officetels, ideal for professionals who want to live near work.
- Daechi — Korea's most famous private-academy (hagwon) district, prized by education-focused families.
- Gaepo & Dogok — newer apartment complexes and quieter, family-friendly streets.
- Samseong — home to COEX, the city airport terminal and major corporate headquarters.
Schools and families
Korea International School (KIS) runs an early-years to Grade 5 campus in Gaepo-dong, and Gangnam's transit makes it easy to reach other international schools across the city. Note that Daechi-dong's famous academies are Korean cram schools (hagwon), not international schools — a sign of the area's intense focus on education rather than an English-curriculum option.
Renting in Gangnam as a foreigner
Renting is open to everyone, with no special permit. You will choose between jeonse (전세) — a large, fully refundable lump-sum deposit with no monthly rent — and wolse (월세) — a smaller deposit plus monthly rent. Officetels and studios near Gangnam and Yeoksam stations are the most accessible entry point; family-sized apartments cluster in Gaepo, Dogok and Daechi.
Buying in Gangnam as a foreigner (2025 rules)
The rules changed in 2025. Since late August 2025, all 25 Seoul districts — Gangnam included — are designated Foreign Land Transaction Permit Zones. To buy a home (apartment or house), a foreign buyer must obtain a land-transaction permit from the Gangnam-gu office before signing the contract, submit a funding plan, and after approval move in within four months and live in the property for at least two years. This applies regardless of visa status, including ARC holders and F-2 / F-5 residents. Officetels — legally a business-use property type — generally fall outside this residential-permit rule, which is one reason they remain popular with foreign buyers in Seoul; confirm the position for any specific unit with your realtor. Renting is unaffected.
Use the price filters above for current asking prices, and talk to a Seoul Homes realtor for a tailored view of any building or unit.
Questions fréquentes
Can foreigners buy property in Gangnam in 2026?
Yes, but the rules tightened in 2025. Since late August 2025 every Seoul district, including Gangnam, is a Foreign Land Transaction Permit Zone. A foreign buyer must obtain a land-transaction permit from the district office before signing a home-purchase contract, submit a funding plan, and after approval move in within four months and live there for at least two years. This applies to all foreigners, including ARC holders and F-2 / F-5 residents. Our English-speaking realtors guide you through the permit and contract.
Do the new permit rules apply to officetels?
Officetels are legally classified as business-use facilities rather than housing, so they generally fall outside the residential foreign-buyer permit regime — which is one reason they remain a practical option for foreign buyers in Seoul. Treatment can depend on how a specific unit is registered, so confirm with your realtor before you commit.
Can foreigners rent in Gangnam?
Yes, freely and with no permit. You can rent on jeonse (a large refundable deposit with no monthly rent) or wolse (a smaller deposit plus monthly rent). Studios and officetels near Gangnam and Yeoksam stations are the easiest entry point.
Which parts of Gangnam are best for foreigners?
Apgujeong and Cheongdam for luxury living, Yeoksam and Gangnam Station for convenience and officetels, and Gaepo, Dogok and Daechi for families who prioritise space and schools. Korea International School's lower-grades campus is in Gaepo-dong.
Is Gangnam expensive?
Gangnam commands some of the highest prices in Korea, especially Apgujeong and Cheongdam. Officetels and smaller units near Gangnam Station are far more accessible. Use the filters above for current prices.
How can I view a Gangnam property in English or from overseas?
Every Seoul Homes listing in Gangnam is handled by a verified, English-speaking realtor. They can arrange video viewings, explain jeonse and wolse, and walk foreign buyers through the 2025 permit process. Send an inquiry on any listing to get started.