Dongtan Sees Surge in Both Prices and Rents... Spotlight on 'Dongtan Station D’Préstige' for Rental Income Potential

Recently in Dongtan, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, monthly apartment rents have soared to the 4 million won range, which has led to a surge of interest in income-generating residential properties that target the strong job proximity demand supported by the semiconductor industry in the area.

According to the Korea Real Estate Board, as of August 3, 2026, apartment prices in Dongtan District, Hwaseong City, have risen by 15.99% this year. This is the highest increase among all cities, counties, and districts nationwide. A 102-square-meter unit in 'Dongtan Station Lotte Castle,' located near Dongtan Station, was traded for 2.65 billion won this June, up approximately 590 million won from 2.06 billion won in December last year.

Not only have sale prices increased, but rents are also on the rise. Recently, a rental listing for an 84-square-meter unit at Dongtan Station Lotte Castle offered monthly rent at 4 million won with a deposit of 100 million won. As recently as May, monthly rents with the same deposit were reportedly below 3 million won, meaning rents have risen sharply in just a few months.

- Dongtan monthly rents reach 4 million won... Semiconductor jobs underpin lease demand

Behind Dongtan's rental market is the robust demand for job proximity, centered around companies like Samsung Electronics. The southern Gyeonggi region is home to concentrated semiconductor production and R&D facilities, including Samsung Electronics' Hwaseong and Giheung campuses. Large-scale industrial installations such as the Yongin Advanced System Semiconductor National Industrial Complex are also being developed.

In particular, Dongtan, designed as a self-sustaining new city combining large-scale residential complexes with industrial and business facilities, has established itself as a key residential base for semiconductor industry employees. Although housing market regulations have made apartment purchases more difficult, demand for residing in Dongtan itself has remained steady, which analysts say supports the expectation for stable leasing demand.

As a result, those feeling burdened by soaring apartment prices and high rents are naturally turning their attention to alternative residential products that could replace traditional apartments.

- Rising rents draw attention to 'rental-eligible residential products'

As rents rise in Dongtan, not only is demand increasing for residents themselves but also for rental properties that can provide steady monthly income. Daebang Construction's 'Dongtan Station D’Préstige' is a notable example. The residential officetels in this complex can be used for both self-occupation and for leasing under a jeonse or monthly rent arrangement.

Located within the Dongtan Station living area, residents have access to extensive metropolitan transportation networks such as GTX-A and SRT, and are close to major industrial sites like Samsung Electronics' Hwaseong and Giheung campuses. The convenient access to retail, business, and cultural facilities around Dongtan Station further enhances its appeal, making it well-positioned to secure tenants.

The key differentiator, it is noted, is not simply investing in the Dongtan area, but securing a residential product within the Dongtan Station living area, where actual rental demand is concentrated.

- Residential officetel with 84㎡ area and three rooms... Maximizing rental utility

The product itself is designed to meet rental demand, featuring an 84-square-meter exclusive area with a three-bay, three-room layout, plus amenities such as a pantry and a dressing room. The apartment-style residential space can accommodate not only one- or two-person households but also families of three or more. Built-in appliances and ceiling-mounted heating and cooling systems are also provided.

Community facilities such as a fitness center and a golf practice range further enhance residential convenience. Especially with apartment rents near Dongtan Station reaching the 4 million won range, residential officetels in the same living area that can target this tenant demand are attracting investor interest.

An industry insider commented, "Dongtan, backed by large industrial facilities such as Samsung Electronics, is an area where rental demand is not driven simply by investment, but by actual intent to reside. As both apartment sale prices and monthly rents are rising, the Dongtan Station living area is likely to attract demand from those seeking residential products for rental income as well."

Meanwhile, the model house for Daebang Construction's 'Dongtan Station D’Préstige' residential officetel is currently open in Yeoul-dong, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province.

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