Zigbang

직방 · jikbang
Short answer

Zigbang is a major Korean real-estate app for rooms, officetels and apartments. It helps you understand neighborhoods and listings, but leases still require careful verification and often a Korean-speaking helper or agent.

English support
Partial
Korean phone number
Required to sign up
Korean card / bank
Not required
Price
Free
Website

Pros

  • Large rental listing inventory
  • Useful map-based search
  • Good for learning local rent ranges

Cons

  • Listings and agent chats are Korean-first
  • Foreigners should verify fees and contract terms carefully
  • Photos and availability may not always reflect current reality

Best for: Residents comparing rental listings before talking to real-estate agents

FAQ

Is Zigbang available in English?
Partly. Zigbang offers some English, but parts of the app stay in Korean — a translation app helps fill the gaps.
Can tourists use Zigbang?
Zigbang usually needs a Korean phone number to sign up or pay, so short-term visitors often can't finish setup. Best for: Residents comparing rental listings before talking to real-estate agents.
How much does Zigbang cost?
Zigbang is free to download and use (Free).

Alternatives

Dabang
다방
Housing
Korea's second-largest rental app for studios, officetels and apartments — use alongside Zigbang
Some EnglishNeeds Korean numberFree