Zigbang
Zigbang is a popular Korean rental app for finding apartments, studios, and rooms, with detailed photos and virtual tours for each listing.
What it helps with
- A one-room flatWolse listings.
- Jeonse or wolseCompare deposits.
- Searching by subway lineMap search.
About Zigbang
One of Korea's leading rental platforms, Zigbang is known for detailed listing photography and 3D virtual tours, letting renters get a strong sense of a place before scheduling an in-person viewing - particularly useful in Korea's deposit-heavy rental market.
Key Features
- Detailed Listing Photos: Browse listings with extensive photo coverage of each room and space.
- Virtual Tours: Take a 3D virtual walkthrough of many listings before visiting in person.
- Deposit & Rent Filters: Filter listings by deposit size and monthly rent, key factors in Korean rental contracts.
- Map-Based Search: Search listings by location and proximity to subway stations.
How to Get Started
- Download the Zigbang app or visit the website.
- Search by city, district, or subway line.
- Filter by deposit size, rent, and room type.
- Contact the listing agent directly to arrange a viewing.
Before you use it
- Payment: Wolse rentals need a large deposit, often ₩5–10 million, plus monthly rent.
- Sign-up: Check the property register (등기부등본) for mortgages before paying a deposit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Zigbang work with a foreign bank card in South Korea?
- Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
- Is Zigbang available in English?
- Not officially - the interface is mainly in the local language.
- Do I need a local phone number to use Zigbang?
- No, an international phone number generally works for Zigbang.
- Do I need local ID or residency for Zigbang?
- No, Zigbang doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use Zigbang?
- iOS · Android · Web
- How much does Zigbang cost?
- Free for tenants; agent commission capped by law