Short-term studio rents vary widely by area

Even for the same studio type, weekly rent in Seoul and other regions can be several times different.
We organized the actual lowest prices by area so you can compare them at a glance.

How different are studio rents across the country?

Capital region — Seoul · Incheon · Siheung

Busan · Ulsan

Gangwon · Chungnam · Jeju

Source: plott LIFE official site (as of July 2026; prices may change at booking.)

Why the differences?

Demand varies by area

Gangnam and Jongno have high corporate and business-travel demand, so rents are higher.
By contrast, Incheon, Songdo, and Siheung are new development areas and tend to be more affordable.
Busan Station is notably pricier due to KTX access.

Not all studios are the same

Even the same studio type can differ widely in rent depending on condition, age, and distance to the station.
Listings near large companies or industrial parks often keep steady prices thanks to corporate demand.

Recommended neighborhoods by purpose

For business trips or corporate bookings — Gangnam · Jongno · Euljiro

Gangnam · Seocho (IT/finance hubs) and Jongno · Euljiro (central business districts) suit travelers needing corporate contracts or invoices.
Gangnam also has larger units like Le Collective Signity 2BR (59㎡, ₩1,500,000+/week), good for long business stays.

Moving to a new town — Incheon · Songdo · Siheung

Great when you're waiting to pay the final balance after a housing lottery win or want to try a neighborhood before moving.
Incheon · Songdo and Siheung (Geobukseom, Wave Park) are new-town developments with relatively reasonable rents.

Working near industrial complexes — Dangjin · Ulsan

Dangjin and Ulsan have many listings near industrial parks, fitting dispatched workers or project-based staff.

Workation in tourist areas — Sokcho · Yangyang · Jeju

Sokcho (Yeongrang-dong) has large developments and many options; Yangyang and Jeju are great places to work and stay.

In Busan, pick the neighborhood by purpose

If you use KTX often, choose near Busan Station; for business trips, Seomyeon or Yeonsan; for family-friendly workation, Haeundae or Gijang Osiria (2BR 74㎡, ₩800,000+/week) fit well.

Source: plott LIFE official site (as of July 2026; prices may change at booking.)

How to pick a studio to avoid losing money

① Start by narrowing down the right area

If it’s a business trip, start near business districts; if a workation, start near tourist areas.

② Check deposit terms too

Don’t decide by weekly rent alone—check deposit terms as well.
plott LIFE direct listings can start from ₩0 deposit.

③ Confirm whether move-out cleaning is included

Move-out cleaning fees vary by region and listing.
Most plott LIFE direct listings have ₩0 move-out cleaning fees.

Source: plott LIFE official site (as of July 2026; prices may change at booking.)

FAQ — Common questions about studio rental costs

Q. Which region is the cheapest nationwide?

A. The area around Siheung Wave Park is the cheapest, from ₩100,000+/week.
As a new-town development, it tends to have more reasonable rents.

Q. Where is the most expensive area in Seoul?

A. Gangnam · Seocho and Jongno · Euljiro are highest, from ₩700,000+/week.
These areas concentrate corporate and business-travel demand, driving up rents.

Q. Do minimum contract lengths vary by region?

A. plott LIFE offers flexible bookings nationwide from 7 days.
You can also set specific day counts like 9 or 17 days.

Source: plott LIFE official site (as of July 2026)

Because costs vary by area, first pick the neighborhood that fits your purpose.

Direct listings can start from ₩0 deposit and most start with ₩0 move-out cleaning fee

plott LIFE — short-term rental platform

Direct listings from ₩0 deposit · Flexible bookings from 7 days · Most have ₩0 move-out cleaning fee