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[Patrick Hanley]

Hi I am wondering does anyone know of any places coming available in Konkuk if you know of any send me a msg with details thanks

[sugarloaf82]

I live near Konkuk Station and a couple months found a new place just by going to a couple real estate agents (부동산). Just go with someone who speaks Korean. We spent a full afternoon looking many many places, but ultimately found one that we really liked.

I was very specific to what I wanted and the standards I was looking for and it worked out.

[crossmr]

to live? lot's of places around here.

[minos]

Tip:

There is a large chinese district in that area....like itaewon, koreans dislike living around foreigners so the rent is MUCH cheaper there.

Very close to the subway too. The rest of the area is being gentrified and the prices are rising fast. It's nice place to live compared to a few years ago when it was a dump.

Also, ask for a place that doesn't have air conditioning. washing machine, etc.

You can buy that stuff used and save a ton on rent(much lower since it's not "furnished")...one place like that didn't even have a maintance fee.

Lots of used furniture and appliance stores in the area too.

[machoman]

i recently was looking for an apartment in konkuk. every place wanted 10k key deposit, and 700ish for rent.

somehow, i got away with only 2k key deposit. the landlord said he likes having foreign teachers because they always pay on time.

like minos was saying, there are loads of chinese people living around here, but rent doesn't seem to be cheaper though. although, for the most part, they seem to be living in a ha suk (one room run by an ajumma). those would be cheaper, but i wouldn't wanna live in those.

[crossmr]

The main immigrant area is south of the subway station towards the river. I find that area to be far dirtier, more industrial shops, etc.

north of the subway station seems fine. Good bus access, lots of choices. 1.5 years ago when I Was looking around it was mostly 1000/60 for most places with 2 rooms + kitchen/bath/veranda
I did see a place that was "furnished" for 1000/50, newly renovated, but a bit smaller. Good for 1 person, but the 2 rooms and kitchen were significantly smaller than what I got for 1000/60.

It was also a little further from the main drag, more back in the middle of the neighbourhood.

[misher]

When they say "furnished" what does that mean?

For example, I want to move to that area next year and I already have a bed, dresser, desk etc etc.

Does it mean no A/C?

[crossmr]