Off-Campus Housing

Situated near the IGC, JEI University Songdo Campus is a close partner of Mason Korea. Through a collaborative agreement, Mason Korea students have the opportunity to reside in their housing facilities. This accommodation serves as an additional affordable housing option for students who may not have secured a bed in the IGC Housing.

Based on room availability, Mason Korea University Life accepts housing applications for JEI University housing before the spring/fall semester starts. For now, JEI University does not provide summer/winter residency for Mason Korea students.

Information about JEI University Housing

JEI University is a private college located in Incheon Metropolitan City. The college has a campus in Songdo that can house 300 students in it.

• Check out their facilities on their website at https://dorm.jeiu.ac.kr/intro/facility.asp (재능대학교 생활관 홈페이지).
• Address (주소): Songdogyoyuk-ro 111-gil 15, Yeunsu-gu, Incheon (인천광역시 연수구 송도교육로 111번길 15)
• Direction (위치): https://naver.me/GqsRSSjJ 

Housing Type & Rate

• Housing Type: Triple room (3인 1실)
• Rate Estimate: KRW 1,100,000 - 1,300,000 depending on residency period (거주기간에 따라 1,100,000원 - 1,300,000원 정도)

Policy

• Mason Korea students must adhere to the regulations of JEI University Housing.
• JEI University Housing operates in Korean, so only students who can communicate in Korean should apply.
• Housing fees must be paid directly to JEI University by the student.
• After admission, Mason students must attend the resident orientation.

For more information, please contact the Mason Korea University Life at mkul@gmu.edu. 

Foreigners are permitted to purchase real estate in South Korea. Foreign residents wishing to buy are subject to the Foreigner's Land Acquisition Act and the Registration of Real Estate Act.

If you are unfamiliar with the process, your best bet is to hire a real estate agent or broker (budongsan).

A good agent will be able to show you a range of listings, keep the process as uncomplicated as possible for you, and potentially negotiate a good deal on your behalf. The majority of rentals in South Korea are unfurnished. Utilities are not included in your rent and will need to be paid at the bank or local post office. Usually, the payment of utilities is the sole responsibility of the tenant, but in some circumstances, utilities may be split between all of the building’s tenants.

Contact the agency below for more information:

• Agency: ONE PICK Real Estate (송도원픽부동산)
• Telephone: 032-815-4989
• Email: onepicksongdo@naver.com

Notice for International Students: When signing your off-campus housing contract, ensure that the housing address can be reported for immigration purposes (전입신고 가능).

AZIT Share House is a registered social enterprise specializing in providing affordable housing options as well as promoting community-building experiences. The company provides apartment houses to be shared with multiple residents together. This option might be suitable for a group of students looking for a place to live together for a semi-long-term period (more than 4 months). AZIT houses are gender-segregated, male and female.

House Type & Rate

• Room Type: Single / Double / Triple room (1인실, 2인실, 3인실)
• Rate Estimate (월세): KRW 300,000 - 400,000 depending on room type (방 타입에 따라 30 - 40만원 정도) + utility (관리비)
• Estimated Security Deposit (예상 보증금): KRW 1,000,000

Since AZIT Share House offers a range of housing options, the details provided above may vary. For the most up-to-date information, please visit their website via the link below.

http://www.azitunion.com/ (AZIT 쉐어하우스 홈페이지)

• The website is written primarily in Korean. Consider using the translation feature in your browser.

Housing Process

1. Contact AZIT to check for room availability and request for a room tour.

2. Make a commitment and sign a rental contract
   • You will be considered committed after remitting the deposit and the rent for the first month. Rooms are reserved in the order of this payment.
   • Contract signing becomes available a month before the move-in date. AZIT will send you an electronic contract to your email and ask for your signature.
   • The contract will specify the dates for move-in and move-out.

3. Move-In
   • AZIT will send you a move-in guide that includes the full address of the house and the doorlock passcode.

4. Move-Out
   • When there is one month left before the end of your contract, AZIT will contact you to ask if you are willing to extend your contract.
   • If you decide to move out, AZIT will send you the check-out guideline.

General Services Provided

• Houses are fully furnished with Wifi, Water purifier, Washing machine, Air conditioning, beds, desks, drawers, chairs, etc.
• Utility fees for the house will be divided by the number of current residents and be charged to the individual residents.
• Communal area cleaning 2 times a month 
• Breakfast cereals and snacks 2 times a month
• Hygiene items to be provided: shower supply, detergent, bin bags, toilet rolls
• Cooking items to be provided: salt, sugar, cooking oil
• Resident dinner night once a month and occasional pizza parties (subject to change due to COVID)

Utility Fee (관리비)

Residents in the same house share responsibility for the utility fees. AZIT will calculate and charge the fee to each resident.

• Apartment-wide: Area security, cleaning, sanitation, elevator, facility maintenance, property insurance
• House-specific: electricity, water, heating

Notice for International Students: Landmark Songdo Stay's housing address CANNOT be reported for immigration purposes (전입신고 불가능).

Landmark Songdo Stay is a residence hotel that could accommodate university students as well as those who are looking for a short-term (less than 4 months, one semester) living arrangement.

Room Type & Rate (방 타입 및 월세)

1. Studio (22~24m², 원룸): KRW 800,000 + utility (관리비)
2. One Bedroom Apartment (31~32m², 1.5룸): KRW 1,100,000 + utility (관리비)

Estimate utility fee (예상 관리비): KRW 150,000 – 180,000 per month
* To view pictures of the rooms, click HERE.

Check-Out Cleaning Fee (퇴실 청소비)

When checking out, there will be a cleaning fee charged for your stay. The fee can either be paid upfront or deducted from your deposit, depending on your preference. The fees are as below:

• Studio (22~24m², 원룸): KRW 100,000
• One Bedroom Apartment (31~32m², 1.5룸): KRW 150,000

Amenities

Washing machine, Refrigerator, Air conditioner, Bidet, Individual heating, Microwave, Induction stove, Coffee pot, Ventilation, Dryer, Dress room, 55Inch Full-HD TV, Tableware.

Bedding (침구 사용 및 대여 서비스)

There is an optional fee of KRW 100,000 for using bedding provided by the accommodation (one set of bedding). The fee can either be paid upfront or deducted from your deposit, depending on your preference. You can also bring your own bedding instead.

House Keeping (유료 청소 서비스)

Residents with a contract period longer than a month are eligible for housing-keeping services. The services include bedding change and room cleaning and cost KRW 20,000 per service.

Security Deposit (보증금)

• Studio (22~24m², 원룸): KRW 3,000,000
• One Bedroom Apartment (31~32m², 1.5룸): KRW 4,000,000

Landmark Songdo Stay accepts deposit payments through cash or wire transfer. Overseas transfers are acceptable but the university recommends contacting the vendor to settle on the details before making the payment.

The security deposit will be returned to the resident during check-out. A security deposit might be used toward any repairs or replacement of appliances in a rental unit if there are damages resulting from the actions of the renter. Deposits are usually returned to residents via cash or wire transfer.

Other Services

• Laundry rooms are on the 2^nd and 3^rd.
• Restaurants and cafes are on the 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd.
• The Fitness center and seminar rooms may not be available due to social distancing regulations.

Hotel Location (위치)

The hotel is near the metro station named "Songdo Moonlight Festival Park(송도달빛축제공원)" station. It is the last station of the Incheon Metro Line 1. Exit no. 4 is the closest exit to the hotel.

It is 5 metro stations away from "Technopark(테크노파크)" station which is the closest metro station to Mason Korea. It takes about 10 - 12 minutes from Songdo Moonlight Festival Park station to Technopark station. The station is within 20 - 30 minutes' walking distance from Mason Korea.

• English Address: Building A, 101, Artcenter-daero 168, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Republic of Korea
• Korean Address: 인천 연수구 아트센터대로 168번길 101, 랜드마크푸르지오시티 A동 1층
• Google Map

Inquiry & Reservation (예약 및 문의)

• Email: lmsdstay@naver.com
• Phone: 032-213-2113
• Website: http://www.lsstay.com/homepage/KOR/index/index
• Please consider using the translation feature in your browser as the website is written primarily in Korean. 
• Students must directly call or email the office to reserve a short-term room. English service is available. 
• The information on this page has been updated as of August 29, 2024, and is subject to change.

Notice for International Students: Songdo TheSharp Share House's housing address CANNOT be reported for immigration purposes (전입신고 불가능).

Songdo Share House (TheSharp) is a residential service provider specializing in providing affordable housing options as well as promoting community-building experiences across Mason Korea, IGC. The apartments are relatively new as they opened recently in 2024. They provide their service to female students and workers who study/work in the Songdo area, Incheon.

Mason Korea students are eligible to have a rental contract within the provided room availability. The rooms are served on a first-come, first-served basis. We strongly suggest contacting them to check availability and discuss the terms before proceeding with the contract.

If you are an international student and need language assistance, please contact the University Life Office at mkintl@gmu.edu.

• Contact Information (연락처): +82-10-4311-8342 / Kakaotalk ID (카카오톡 문의): namu1003
• Address: 16, Yeongudanji-ro 55beon-gil, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Republic of Korea (인천광역시 연수구 송도동 179-4)
• House Type: Sharehouse (쉐어하우스)
• Room Type: Single/Double/Room for Four (1인실/2인실/4인실)

House Type & Rent

• Rent (월세): Single/Double Room (1인실/2인실) from KRW 450,000 ~ / Room for Four (4인실): from KRW 400,000 ~
• Security Deposit (보증금): Sum of first two months’ rent (두 달치 월세의 합)

TheSharp provides various room options; you will be sharing the house with other residents. Refer to the details on their blog below.

• https://blog.naver.com/kyg8342/223901853983

**The website is written in Korean. We recommend utilizing the translation features in your browser.

Places Nearby TheSharp

Techno Park Subway Station, Triple Street, IGC Campus, Yonsei University, Bus Stations, etc.

General Services Provided

• Houses are fully furnished with Wifi, water purifier, vacuum cleaner, rice cooker, washing machine, air conditioning, beds, desks, drawers, closets, chairs, cooking utilities, etc.
• Utility fees for the house will be divided by the number of current residents and be charged to the individual residents.
• Cleaning: The manager cleans once a month/Each resident will take turns cleaning the common areas once a week
• Unlimited rice provided
• Provided once upon check-in: soap, detergent, bin bags, toilet rolls
• Cooking items to be provided: salt, sugar, cooking oil
   

Terms of TheSharp Residency Contract

Terms and conditions are subject to change. Contact TheSharp directly for more information.

• Minimum period of contract (최소 계약 기간): 6 months (6개월 이상 거주, 방학 중 단기 가능하나 금액 조정 필요)
• Residents with successful contracts should contact the TheSharp office to discuss the move-in schedule.
• Short-term stay during the breaks is also possible with a raise in rent fee. Please consult with them regarding break housing. 
• Residents are required to pay a deposit before moving in.
• Utility fees will be charged to each resident every month.
   

Utility Fee (관리비)

Residents in the same house share responsibility for the utility fees. TheSharp will calculate and charge the fee to each resident. (about KRW 50,000 – 60,000 per month per house)

Apartment-wide: Area security, cleaning, sanitation, elevator, facility maintenance, property insurance
House-specific: electricity, water, heating

For more information, please contact TheSharp directly at (phone) +82-10-4311-8342 or Kakaotalk ID: namu1003.