# Renting LG Appliances in Korea: What Changes vs Buying > How LG appliance rental works in Korea for foreign residents: what the catalogue covers, contract length, monthly ranges, and what the fee does and does not include. Canonical: https://setkora.com/guides/rent-lg-appliances-korea (also in 13 languages: https://setkora.com/guides//rent-lg-appliances-korea) LG is one of the widest brands in Korean appliance rental, and the rental version of an LG product is not the same deal as buying one. This guide covers what our LG catalogue actually contains, how long the contracts run, and the two things worth checking before you sign. Figures below are counted from our own catalogue as of July 2026 and change as stock changes. This is about **renting** LG products through Korean rental companies. It is not a product review, and it does not describe LG's warranty terms — ask those of the manufacturer or the rental company. ## What the LG rental catalogue covers Our catalogue currently lists **390 LG items**, and the mix is broader than most people expect: - **Kitchen (128 items)** — fridges (38), kimchi fridges (25), microwaves and light-wave ovens (21), induction cooktops (16), freezers (12). - **Home living (117)** — washers (21), dryers (21), air conditioners (20), all-in-one wash towers (13), TVs (13). - **Bundles (97)** — two or more products contracted together. LG has an unusually high share of these; see the bundle section below. - **Air & water (24)**, **hobby and mobility (18)**, and a handful of furniture and commercial items. If you are furnishing an empty apartment, the kitchen and living groups hold most of what you need. Small items are the cheap entry point: the two lowest-priced LG entries in our catalogue are a single-burner portable induction at **₩4,300/month** and a 20L microwave at **₩5,000/month**. ## Monthly ranges, and why the median matters more than the minimum Across the 390 LG items, monthly fees run from **₩4,300 to ₩190,000**, with a **median of about ₩45,000**. That spread is wide because the same brand covers a ₩5,000 microwave and a large premium fridge. The minimum is the number you see in ads; the median is closer to what a real setup costs. A useful way to plan: pick the two or three items you actually need first, then add up their monthly fees rather than anchoring on the cheapest item in the range. Where a partner-card discount applies it is marked separately — **273 of the 390 LG items carry a card-discount price**, so roughly seven in ten, not all of them. The discount depends on meeting a monthly card-spending condition; if you cannot meet it, the standard fee applies, so compare standard fees when deciding. Our [card discount guide](https://setkora.com/guides/card-discount-rental-korea) explains how the condition works. ## Contract length is the part foreigners should read first This is the single biggest difference from buying. Among LG items in our catalogue the contract terms are: - **60 months — 307 items** (the default) - **72 months — 83 items** That is the whole list. **Every LG item we list is a five- or six-year agreement** — there are no 12-month or 24-month LG options in our catalogue, and shorter terms are not something you can request into existence. So if your visa, lease or job contract runs shorter than five years, raise it in the consultation before applying. What happens if you leave Korea mid-contract depends on the specific rental company's terms, and we will not guess them for you. Rental companies also commonly ask about remaining period of stay when a foreign resident applies — that is a normal part of the review. We flag this because it is easy to miss: the monthly fee looks small precisely because it is spread over a long term. ## LG bundles: 97 items that are contracted together Bundles are a larger part of LG's rental line-up than of most brands — **97 of 390 items**, one in four. A bundle contracts two or more appliances under one agreement, which usually means one delivery visit, one installation appointment, and one monthly payment. Two practical consequences: - **Simpler to set up** — useful if you are moving into an empty place and need several things at once. - **Harder to unwind partially** — because it is one agreement, changing your mind about one item is not the same as changing your mind about one product. Ask how the bundle is treated before signing. If you only need one appliance, a bundle is usually the wrong shape. If you need three or more, it is worth pricing both ways. ## What the monthly fee includes — and what it does not People often assume a Korean rental fee always includes someone coming to clean the machine. For LG that is true for only part of the range, so it is worth checking per item rather than assuming. - **Free-repair period.** Most LG items in our catalogue list one year of free service; a smaller group (32 items) lists free service for five years while the contract is kept in good standing. It varies by item. - **Scheduled visits.** **73 of the 390 items** state a visit or filter-replacement cycle — largely the water-related products. The rest state no visit cycle, which means the fee covers the appliance and the free-repair period, not a cleaning service. - **Delivery and installation** are arranged as part of the rental in either case. If regular maintenance is the reason you are renting rather than buying, say so in the consultation — we will point you at the items that actually include it. ## How to apply, and what we do SETKORA is a rental broker (통신판매중개자). The rental agreement is made directly with the manufacturer or rental company; we compare what is available, handle the Korean-language paperwork, and arrange delivery and installation. You can apply in 13 languages and the consultation is free. Practical order that saves time: - Decide which items you actually need — not which are cheapest. - Check whether a partner-card discount is realistic for you. - Confirm the contract term against how long you plan to stay. - Apply, and let us confirm the final terms with the rental company. ## FAQ **Q: Is renting an LG appliance cheaper than buying one?** A: It depends on how long you keep it. Renting removes the large upfront payment and spreads delivery, installation and the free-repair period into a monthly fee, but the fee runs for the contract term — 307 of the 390 LG items in our catalogue are 60-month agreements and the other 83 are 72 months. Over five years the total is generally higher than a one-off purchase; over one or two years the comparison often favours renting because you avoid buying, moving and reselling. Our [rent vs buy guide](https://setkora.com/guides/rental-vs-buying-appliances-korea) walks through the arithmetic. **Q: Can foreigners rent LG appliances in Korea?** A: Generally yes, and it is one of the most common questions we get. Rental companies typically ask for an Alien Registration Card and consider your remaining period of stay; some brands and some product categories are stricter than others, and a decision can differ even between two applicants with similar credit. We check which options accept your situation rather than assuming. Details are in our [eligibility guide](https://setkora.com/guides/can-foreigners-rent-appliances-korea-visa), and final terms are confirmed in the consultation. **Q: What is the cheapest LG item you can rent?** A: In our current catalogue the two lowest monthly fees are small kitchen items — a portable single-burner induction at about ₩4,300 per month and a 20L microwave at about ₩5,000 per month, both on 60-month terms. Stock and pricing change, so treat these as an indication of the entry point rather than a quote. **Q: Does the monthly fee include maintenance visits?** A: For most LG items, no. 73 of the 390 LG items in our catalogue state a visit or filter cycle — mainly water-related products — while the rest cover the appliance and a free-repair period without a cleaning service. Most items list one year of free service and 32 list five years while the contract is kept in good standing. Check the specific item in the consultation rather than assuming it is included. **Q: Do I have to take a bundle?** A: No. Bundles are 97 of the 390 LG items in our catalogue, and single items are available across every category. Bundles make sense when you need several appliances at once; if you need one, ask for single-item options.