The need for stable housing is always the top priority for students studying away from home. During the back-to-school season, this need increases even more.
According to data from Batdongsan.com.vn, in July, the level of interest in Hanoi rooms and motels for rent increased by 10% compared to June. In Ho Chi Minh City, the increase was 22%. In addition, rental prices in some areas tend to increase from the second quarter of 2024.
Accordingly, in Ward 9 (District 5 - Ho Chi Minh City) - near the University of Natural Sciences of Ho Chi Minh City, University of Pedagogy of Ho Chi Minh City, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Ho Chi Minh City,... room rental prices are popular in the second quarter. /2024 is 6 million VND/month, up to 50% over the same period last year.
In Hanoi, in Bach Khoa ward (Hai Ba Trung district) - an area where schools such as Polytechnic University, University of Construction and National Economics University are concentrated, the popular rent in the second quarter of 2024 is 5 million VND/month, which is the highest level in the past 4 years. Rents in Bach Khoa ward have increased by 25% in the period from the third quarter of 2020 to the second quarter of 2024.
Some landlords in Hanoi said they increased rent by 10-15% for the reason that real estate purchase prices have increased, so rents also need to increase. Similarly, the rental room market in Ho Chi Minh City has also witnessed a trend of increasing rents in recent months, significantly affecting the psychology and behavior of tenants.
Young people choose to live "YONO" to adapt
In the current fluctuating economic context, a new lifestyle called "YONO" has gradually formed and attracted the attention of a group of young people.
Only one letter different, but YONO (You Only Need One - You only need one is enough) has a different spirit from YOLO (You Only Live Once - You only live once in your life) when encouraging minimalist living and cutting back. expense.
The simultaneous increase in prices of the room rental market in areas near universities in large cities such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City has posed a cost problem for renters, especially students who still depend largely on business. families or young people who have just graduated from school go to work for low wages.
Mr. Nguyen Quoc Anh - Deputy General Director of Batdongsan.com.vn said that based on locality, tenants in Hanoi tend to accept less furniture and prioritize renting smaller spaces to cut costs. Besides, some other options include renting a place with fewer amenities and sharing accommodation.
Nguyen Mai Anh (Lang Son) - a second-year student at a university in Hanoi, said that after summer vacation, she returned to Hanoi in early August to prepare for the new school year. However, the landlord announced an increase in rent by 500,000 VND/month. Mai Anh shared: "My contract expires at the end of September. I'm looking for another room with less furniture to move to because the price is cheaper."
In addition to the rental price, according to Mr. Quoc Anh, parents and students also need to pay attention to the convenience of transportation and security of the area surrounding the room.
The issue of fire safety is also very important. According to Mr. Nguyen Quoc Anh, renters need to consider whether the room has an emergency exit and is equipped with fire protection equipment, and is near electronic stores or manufacturers of flammable and explosive items to minimize the risk of injury. worthless effort. In addition, tenants should carefully check whether the room has hidden cameras to ensure personal safety and privacy.
The trend of increasing room prices is forecast to continue for at least the next 1-2 months, as the number of students enrolling in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City continues to increase. This requires young people to calculate and adjust spending to ensure harmony between essential needs in life.
