Phu Quoc Studio Apartment Monthly Rental: Prices, Sizes, and What to Expect
A studio apartment in Phu Quoc rents for $250-450 per month on a long-term lease — the cheapest furnished private accommodation on the island. For solo travelers, digital nomads, and anyone on a tight budget, a studio is often the right call: low cost, zero shared walls with other guests, and your own space to actually unpack and settle in.
That said, studios on Phu Quoc vary more than the price range suggests. A $270/month unit in Duong Dong and a $440/month unit on Long Beach are genuinely different experiences — different sizes, different kitchens, different distances to the beach. This guide lays out what to expect at each price point so you can decide before you arrive.
- Monthly price range: $250-450 (6,250,000-11,250,000 VND)
- Typical size: 22-35 m² — one open room, bathroom, kitchenette or kitchen
- Best suited to: solo travelers, digital nomads, budget long-stay
- Cheapest area: Duong Dong ($250-350/month, everything walkable)
- Usually included: AC electricity (capped), WiFi, water, weekly linen
- Main limitation: no separate bedroom — can feel tight for 3+ month stays
In this guide:
How Much Does a Studio Apartment Cost Per Month in Phu Quoc?
The honest answer is $250-450/month for a furnished studio on a monthly lease, depending on where you are and what condition the building is in. The range is real — a basic unit in Duong Dong is closer to $270, while a newer pool-complex studio on Long Beach is closer to $420. Neither of those prices is a scam or a bargain outlier. Both are normal 2026 market rates.
| Area | Studio / month (USD) | Studio / month (VND approx.) | Typical size | Pool included? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duong Dong | $250–350 | 6,250,000–8,750,000 | 22–30 m² | Varies (older stock often no) |
| Long Beach | $350–450 | 8,750,000–11,250,000 | 26–35 m² | Usually yes (complex) |
| Grand World | $450–600 | 11,250,000–15,000,000 | 28–38 m² | Yes (rooftop) |
| Ong Lang | $300–400 | 7,500,000–10,000,000 | 24–32 m² | Usually yes |
A few things to keep in mind when reading these numbers. First, they are direct-owner rates — if you find a studio through Airbnb or Booking.com, add 15-25% on top. The monthly discount exists everywhere but you usually have to ask for it explicitly; it is rarely pre-applied in OTA listings. Second, peak-season pricing (December through March) pushes these numbers up 20-35% across the board. If you are planning to arrive in January, budget closer to $350-500/month even for a basic Duong Dong studio.
For a full breakdown of monthly costs beyond rent — food, transport, utilities overage — the Phu Quoc monthly rent cost breakdown goes into detail on what $500, $800, and $1,200/month actually buys you on the island.
What Size Is a Studio Apartment on Phu Quoc?
Most studios here run 22-35 square meters. That sounds like a narrow range but the difference between a 22 m² unit and a 30 m² unit is significant when you are living in it for a month.
The smaller end — 22-26 m² — is common in older converted guesthouses and standalone apartments built before 2018. One room, one bathroom, a kitchenette on the wall, a bed that takes up roughly a third of the floor space. Fine for sleeping and a few hours at a desk. Tight if your suitcase is also open on the floor.
The newer stock, particularly in Duong Dong purpose-built complexes and anything on Long Beach built after 2020, tends to come in at 28-35 m². These have a genuine sleeping zone (sometimes a raised platform or a half-partition), a proper wardrobe, and a kitchenette that has counter space. Some have a small balcony — a real quality-of-life difference for a month-long stay. Anything marketed as a studio but advertised under 20 m² is almost certainly a serviced room rather than an apartment and will have no cooking facilities.
My personal rule when placing guests: if the stay is longer than six weeks, I try to get them into a unit of at least 28 m². Under that, people start feeling the walls by week four.
What Does a Monthly Studio Rental Typically Include?
On a standard monthly lease in Phu Quoc, the rent price covers:
- Air conditioning electricity up to a set monthly limit (typically 100-150 kWh — confirm in the agreement)
- WiFi (most complexes run 30-50 Mbps fiber; older standalone units sometimes use a 4G router — check speeds before committing)
- Cold water
- Weekly linen and towel change (some owners do biweekly)
What is usually not included: electricity above the stated kWh limit (charged at the standard rate of roughly 2,000-3,000 VND/kWh overage), hot water in some older buildings (the shower runs cold or lukewarm — always verify), and any food or cleaning supplies.
The kitchen question is the one that catches people out. Studios in Phu Quoc split roughly 60/40 between those with a kitchenette (mini-fridge, kettle, microwave — you can heat things but not cook) and those with a real kitchen (two-burner gas hob, fridge, basic pots and pans). If you plan to cook even two or three meals per week, you need the second type. We always specify this in our listings because guests find out on day one and it matters a lot for a month-long stay.
Pool access is included in complex-based studios — most of the Long Beach and Grand World inventory has shared rooftop or ground-floor pools. In standalone Duong Dong apartments, there is usually no pool, but there are several good fitness cafes and the beach is a short bike ride away.
See the furnished apartment guide for a detailed checklist of what to confirm before signing any monthly lease.
Who Is a Studio Actually the Right Choice For?
Honestly, studios work best for two types of people: solo travelers who spend most of their day outside and need accommodation primarily for sleeping and working, and budget-focused renters who want private space at the lowest possible monthly cost.
Digital nomads who work 6-8 hours per day from their accommodation usually do well in a 28+ m² studio. A decent desk, reliable WiFi, and your own bathroom — that is the actual requirement, and studios meet it at a lower price than 1-bedrooms. I have had guests stay four or five months in our Duong Dong studio without complaint, mostly because they used it as a base and spent their afternoons working from Nha Sach coffee shop on Tran Hung Dao, which has excellent fiber and proper tables.
Couples tend to find studios limiting after the first two or three weeks. Not impossible, but you end up negotiating the desk versus the bed in ways that erode goodwill. For couples on a monthly stay, the jump to a 1-bedroom apartment is usually worth it — prices start at $350-500/month and the separate sleeping area makes a real difference. See the 2-bedroom apartment rental guide if you need more space than that.
Solo nomads with minimal luggage and clear working hours. Budget long-stay travelers who spend more time on the beach than in the apartment. People relocating to Phu Quoc for a trial month before committing to a longer lease. These are the guests studios actually suit.
Pros and Cons of Studio Apartments in Phu Quoc
No category of accommodation is right for everyone. Here is the honest version:
Advantages
- Lowest monthly cost — $250-350/month in Duong Dong is genuinely hard to beat for private furnished accommodation
- Private space — your own bathroom, your own kitchen (if equipped), no shared areas with strangers
- Easy to maintain — a 25 m² space takes 20 minutes to clean; less time managing the place, more time on the island
- Flexible terms — most owners will negotiate one-month contracts; 1-bedrooms sometimes require longer commitments
Limitations
- No separation — the place where you sleep is the place where you work and eat; this wears on some people faster than expected
- Storage pressure — two large suitcases open simultaneously is a real space challenge in a 22 m² unit
- Kitchen not guaranteed — many studios have only a microwave; confirm before booking if cooking matters
- AC strain — older units in smaller spaces can struggle to maintain temperature on hot April-May afternoons
The "compact but cheap" trade-off is real. For stays up to two months, most solo travelers find studios perfectly liveable. Beyond three months, the lack of a separate bedroom starts to show up in how people describe their stays. If that is your timeline, pricing out 1-bedroom options at $350-500/month is worth the half-hour comparison. The cost difference is smaller than most people expect.
How to Find a Monthly Studio Rental in Phu Quoc
Four methods that actually work, in rough order of reliability for getting a monthly rate:
1. Direct owner contact via WhatsApp. This is how most long-term residents rent on Phu Quoc. Monthly rates exist at every building but are not always published anywhere — you call or message the owner and ask. Our listings at phuquoc-apartment.com include WhatsApp numbers for direct inquiry. The monthly discount versus nightly rates runs 30-40% from most owners.
2. Facebook groups. "Phu Quoc Expats," "Phu Quoc Housing," and "Foreigners in Phu Quoc" all have regular posts from owners advertising monthly rates. Response times are fast and you can usually see photos and negotiate directly in comments. Downside: no formal vetting, and you need to ask about lease terms explicitly.
3. Airbnb with monthly filter. Set your stay to 28+ days and Airbnb will show the monthly price with the long-term discount applied. The price will still be 15-20% above the direct rate, but at least you know the legal protections of the platform are in place. Useful for your first month while you get oriented.
4. Ask your current accommodation. If you arrive on a short-term booking and decide to stay longer, your current host often knows other owners in the building or street. This referral channel gets you to people who rent monthly but do not advertise online at all — frequently the best deals on the island.
Monthly discounts of 30-40% off nightly rates are standard but rarely automatic. Ask for it. The phrase that works consistently: "I want to stay 4-8 weeks — what is your monthly rate?" Most owners have a number ready and it is much lower than 30 × nightly. If they say they do not do monthly rates, ask if they can do a fixed 4-week price. Almost always yes.
Frequently Asked Questions
A studio apartment in Phu Quoc rents for $250-450 per month on a long-term lease (1-3 months minimum). In Duong Dong, the cheapest area, expect $250-350/month for a furnished studio with air conditioning and WiFi included. Long Beach studios run $350-450/month. Grand World is $450-600/month for a comparable unit. All prices are for direct-owner agreements; booking through OTAs adds 15-25% on top.
Most studio apartments in Phu Quoc measure 22-35 square meters. Budget studios in older buildings are 22-26 m² — enough for a bed, a work desk, and a compact bathroom. Newer purpose-built units in complexes like those on Long Beach or in Grand World run 28-35 m², with a defined sleeping zone, proper wardrobe, and a kitchenette along one wall. Anything under 20 m² is a serviced room, not an apartment, and will usually lack a kitchen.
In most monthly studio rentals, the rent covers air conditioning electricity (up to a set limit, usually 100-150 kWh — confirm this in writing), WiFi, water, and weekly linen change. A full kitchen is not standard in every studio: some have only a kettle, microwave, and mini-fridge. If cooking is important to you, confirm there is a two-burner hob before signing anything. Pool access is included in complex-based studios but not in standalone converted apartments.
For solo travelers and digital nomads staying one to three months, a studio works well if you spend most of your day outside — at a cafe, on the beach, or exploring the island. The constraint shows up if you work long hours from the apartment and also want a separate living area, or if you need to store scuba gear, a surfboard, or significant luggage. A studio of 28 m² or larger handles one person's long-stay comfort without feeling cramped, provided the layout separates the sleeping and working areas at least partially.
Duong Dong has the cheapest studio apartments on the island — $250-350/month on a monthly lease. This is the main town with the best walkable infrastructure, so the low rent does not come at the cost of convenience. Long Beach is second at $350-450/month, though you gain direct beach proximity. Grand World starts at $450-600/month for studios, and prices there rarely drop because of high short-stay demand. Ong Lang has limited studio supply but prices are similar to Long Beach when units are available.
Yes, fully furnished studios with a working kitchen (two-burner hob, fridge, basic cookware) exist on Phu Quoc but they are not the majority of listings. Most studio inventory has a kitchenette — mini-fridge, kettle, and microwave — rather than a real cooking setup. If cooking daily meals is a priority, specifically ask owners about the kitchen setup before committing. We have studios on our books with full kitchens from $300/month in Duong Dong; cooking your own meals saves roughly $5-10 per day compared to eating out every meal.
The main downsides of a studio are limited space for longer stays and the absence of a separate bedroom for sleeping versus working. If you have more than 30 kg of luggage or need to spread out work equipment, a studio feels tight after the first few weeks. Studios also tend to have weaker air conditioning in older buildings — the unit cools quickly but struggles on especially hot afternoons in April-May. For stays of three months or longer, a 1-bedroom apartment at $350-500/month gives noticeably more comfort for a modest price increase.
The most reliable ways to find a monthly studio in Phu Quoc are: contact owners directly via WhatsApp (avoiding OTA markup), search Facebook groups like 'Phu Quoc Expats' and 'Phu Quoc Housing', use Airbnb with the monthly discount filter active, or ask your guesthouse or current host for referrals to neighboring units. Direct owner contact saves 15-25% versus Airbnb or Booking.com rates. Monthly discounts of 30-40% off nightly rates are standard from most owners — always ask explicitly, as they are not always listed.
No — Duong Dong is the only area on Phu Quoc where a studio renter can genuinely manage without a motorbike. The CoopMart supermarket, night market, pharmacies, cafes, banks, and laundry shops are all within a 10-minute walk. A Grab taxi to Long Beach costs $2-3 and takes 5 minutes. In every other area — Long Beach, Ong Lang, Grand World — you will need a motorbike or regular taxi use for grocery runs. Motorbike rental costs $100-120/month, which effectively narrows the price gap between Duong Dong and other areas.
Most owners offering monthly rates require a minimum of one month, paid in advance. Some will do two-week stays at a slight premium (roughly 15-20% above the monthly rate pro-rated). Three-month agreements typically unlock a further 10-15% discount and give you more negotiating room on included utilities. Very short stays of one week are treated as short-term rentals and priced at nightly rates — the monthly discount disappears below the one-month threshold with almost every owner we work with.
