Planning to rent a house or apartment in Korea? Whether you’re working with a 부동산 (real estate agency) or searching online, knowing key Korean realtor and housing-related vocabulary can save time, money, and confusion.

In this guide, you’ll learn essential Korean words and useful phrases for renting an apartment, working with a realtor, and understanding rental contracts in Korea. Perfect for expats, students, or anyone moving to Korea!

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🏢 Real Estate in Korean: Key Terms

Korean	Pronunciation	English
부동산	bu-dong-san	Real estate agency
공인중개사	gong-in-jung-gae-sa	Licensed realtor
집	jip	House
아파트	a-pa-teu	Apartment
원룸	won-rum	Studio
오피스텔	o-pi-seu-tel	Studio with office features
단독주택	dan-dok-ju-taek	Single house
빌라	bil-la	Villa (small apartment building)
방	bang	Room
거실	geo-sil	Living room
욕실	yok-sil	Bathroom
부엌 / 주방	bu-eok / ju-bang	Kitchen
화장실	hwa-jang-sil	Restroom / Toilet
발코니	bal-ko-ni	Balcony

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💰 Korean Rental Contract Terms

Korean	Pronunciation	English
계약	gye-yak	Contract
계약서	gye-yak-seo	Written contract
전세	jeon-se	Key money deposit lease
월세	wol-se	Monthly rent lease
보증금	bo-jeung-geum	Security deposit
월세	wol-se	Monthly rent
관리비	gwan-ri-bi	Maintenance fee
공과금	gong-gwa-geum	Utility bills
계약 기간	gye-yak gi-gan	Contract duration
재계약	jae-gye-yak	Contract renewal
계약 해지	gye-yak hae-ji	Contract termination

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🧱 Apartment Features & Conditions in Korean

Korean	Pronunciation	English
가구	ga-gu	Furniture
가전제품	ga-jeon-je-pum	Home appliances
에어컨	e-eo-keon	Air conditioner
냉장고	naeng-jang-go	Refrigerator
세탁기	se-tak-gi	Washing machine
인터넷	in-teo-net	Internet
엘리베이터	el-li-be-i-teo	Elevator
층	cheung	Floor
방음	bang-eum	Soundproofing
채광	chae-gwang	Natural lighting
환기	hwan-gi	Ventilation
반지하	ban-ji-ha	Semi-basement
전기	jeon-gi	Electricity
수도	su-do	Water supply
난방	nan-bang	Heating

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🗣️ Useful Korean Phrases for Renting a Place

Korean	Pronunciation	English
집을 구하고 있어요.	jib-eul gu-ha-go i-sseo-yo	I’m looking for a place.
원룸이 있어요?	won-rum-i i-sseo-yo?	Do you have a studio available?
월세는 얼마예요?	wol-se-neun eol-ma-ye-yo?	How much is the monthly rent?
보증금은 얼마예요?	bo-jeung-geum-eun eol-ma-ye-yo?	What’s the deposit amount?
관리비 포함이에요?	gwan-ri-bi po-ham-i-e-yo?	Is maintenance fee included?
인터넷이 되나요?	in-teo-net-i doe-na-yo?	Is internet available?
애완동물 키워도 돼요?	ae-wan-dong-mul ki-wo-do dwae-yo?	Are pets allowed?
계약 기간은 어떻게 돼요?	gye-yak gi-gan-eun eo-tteo-ke dwae-yo?	What’s the contract period?
이 집 보고 싶어요.	i jib bo-go sip-eo-yo	I want to see this place.
입주 날짜는 언제예요?	ip-ju nal-jja-neun eon-je-ye-yo?	When is the move-in date?

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🔎 Tips for Renting in Korea

• 전세 (jeonse) is a unique Korean rental system requiring a large deposit and no monthly rent.
• Most realtors charge a 중개수수료 (jung-gae su-su-ryo) – brokerage fee, usually 0.3%–0.9% of contract value.
• Always get a written contract (계약서) with clear dates and financial terms.
• Ask if the place is furnished (가구 있음) or unfurnished (가구 없음).

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🎯 Practice Time!

Answer in the comments below:

1️⃣ How do you say “I’m looking for a house” in Korean?
2️⃣ What’s the word for “deposit” in Korean?
3️⃣ How do you ask “Is the maintenance fee included?” in Korean?

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