Hanoi student housing complexes report over 5,000 vacancies

Data released by the Hanoi Department of Construction for September 2026 reveals a significant vacancy rate in the city's largest student housing complexes. The My Dinh II and Phap Van - Tu Hiep student housing areas have a combined design capacity of 12,888 beds, but only 7,881 are currently occupied, leaving 5,007 vacancies—approximately 39% of the total capacity.

At the My Dinh II complex in Tu Liem, 4,945 beds are occupied out of 7,368, representing a 67% occupancy rate. The Phap Van - Tu Hiep complex in Yen So shows a lower occupancy rate of 53%, with 2,584 vacancies out of 5,520 designed spots. Figures for Phap Van - Tu Hiep do not include building A1, which is undergoing renovations, or 156 apartments in building A5 used for temporary residence.

In contrast, the CT19A Viet Hung social housing area is nearly at full capacity. Out of 515 designed apartments, 510 are currently rented, leaving only 5 vacancies and a 99% occupancy rate.