Best buildings to rent an apartment in Ho Chi Minh City
Best places to live / rent an apartment in Ho Chi Minh City for foreigners
Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon, is the largest city in Vietnam with over 9 million population and is the nation’s economic hub, accounting for over 20% of the national GDP.
The city reveals its colonial past through a number of classical Western-style buildings and villas with the majority of tourist spots conveniently located in District 1 such as notably the Reunification Palace, Municipal Theatre and Notre-Dame Cathedral… The city offers the travelers and expats endless possibilities with its museums, historic structures, markets and a multitude of restaurants and cafes.
Ho Chi Minh City has now a good selection of modern apartments to rent, whether it be furnished or not, pet friendly, with luxury facilities and more modern living standards. They are considered safer and more convenient than renting a house. Apartments close the CBD will also provide you with an easier access to your place of work and Saigon’s bustling nightlife.
Unsure where to live and to rent an apartment in Ho Chi Minh City?
We will present here the main condo buildings to rent an apartment within 10 min from district 1.
If you come with your family, you can also check our page about district 2
1.1 Avalon Apartments
| Address | 53 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam |
| Description | The Avalon Residence is a European-style building. The building’s top floor has a nice 18m swimming pool and a sunbathing deck for swimmers, and a nice outdoor BBQ area with a great view of Saigon’s CBD. Steam rooms, gymnasiums are small but fully equipped with jogging, abdomen, thighs, machines etc. at the mezzanine floor. |
| Pros | Modern / Great Facilities / Excellent location / Family friendly |
| Cons | No balcony |
| Total area | 7.232m2 |
| Year built | 2005 |
| Unit types | from 2BR to 3BR, Penthouse – 103m2 to 207m2 |
| Rental price range | From 2,000 USD |
| Pet friendly | Unknown |
| Nearby schools | FOSCO International School, The Western Australian International School, International School Saigon Pearl |
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1.2 Vinhomes Golden River Apartments
| Address | 2 Ton Duc Thang Street, Ben Nghe ward, District 1 , Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam |
| Description | Vinhomes Golden River is a luxury complex in Ho Chi Minh City district 1 where you can find great apartments to rent. It is designed to become a new city center. It will comprise of 10 apartments building (5 already completed) alongside the Thi Nghe canal and Saigon River, shopping centers, office… |
| Pros | Very modern / Great Facilities / Excellent location / Family friendly |
| Cons | The apartments are small, not suited for large families |
| Total area | 25ha – 10 towers of 60 floors |
| Year built | 2018 |
| Unit types | +3,000 Apartments from 1 BR / 4 BR Range of units in square meter: 55-158 m² |
| Rental price range | From 1,100 USD |
| Pet friendly | No |
| Nearby schools | Vinschool, International School Saigon Pearl, FOSCO International School, The Western Australian International School |
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1.3 The Lancaster Apartments
| Address | 22-22 bis, Lê Thánh Tôn, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam |
| Description | The Lancaster is located in the middle of the “Little Tokyo” of the city on Le Thanh Ton street. Some exceptional restaurants with not only Japanese but a great variety of cuisines. Great access to all areas from here. Major roads too. The Opera House is a five to ten minute walk. Drive straight and be at Ben Thanh market in minutes. Stroll down Ton Duc Thang street to the river. The Lancaster is finished in a contemporary elegant style with the expected upscale standard of facilities. Five stars. You will most likely have an amazing view. |
| Pros | Modern / Great Facilities / Good size unit and layout / River and City view / Excellent location |
| Cons | No swimming pool. |
| Total area | 1.170m2 |
| Year built | 2006 |
| Unit types | 2 Bedroom / 3 Bedroom /Penthouse. Range of units in square meter: 71-270 m² |
| Rental price range | From 1,000-4,500 USD / Month |
| Pet friendly | Unknown |
| Nearby schools | Vinschool, International School Saigon Pearl, FOSCO International School, The Western Australian International School |
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1.4 Spring Court Apartments
| Address | 1bis Phung khac khoan, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam |
| Description | Spring Court Apartment offers good accommodation services in Ho Chi Minh City.The property is 10 minutes far from the center of Ho Chi Minh City, near by Diamond Plaza and Backpackers on Pham Ngu Lao Street, Hoang Yen Vietnamese Cuisine and Shri Restaurant & Lounge at Hai Ba Trung Street. 5 kilometer to Tan Son Nhat International airport. |
| Pros | Spacious apartment, good layout / Excellent location / Family friendly |
| Cons | No swimming pool, small gym |
| Total area | Unknown |
| Year built | 2008 |
| Unit types | 2 Bedroom / 3 Bedroom / Penthouse Range of units in square meter: 125-340 m² |
| Rental price range | From 2,000-4,000 USD / Month |
| Pet friendly | Yes |
| Nearby schools | FOSCO International School |
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1.5 Nguyen Du Park Villas
| Address | 111 Nguyen Du, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam |
| Description | Nguyen Du Park Villas consists of 41 luxury serviced residences, offering the design and atmosphere of a villa with all the convenience and security of a five-star serviced residence, in the centre of Ho Chi Minh City.
All the villas have hard wood floors, marble bathrooms, all the latest bathroom and kitchen equipment and rich silk drapery, evoking a sedate, elegant and yet practical home environment. |
| Pros | Good size apartment and layout / Great Facilities / Excellent location (facing one of the largest park in Saigon and walking distance to Ben Thanh market) / Family friendly |
| Cons | |
| Total area | Nguyen Du Park Villas consists of 41 luxury serviced residences |
| Year built | 2007 |
| Unit types | from 1BR to 4BR – 57m2 to 317m2 |
| Rental price range | From 2,000-7000 USD |
| Pet friendly | Unknown |
| Nearby schools | FOSCO International School, The western australian international school system |
1.6 Serenity Sky Villas Apartments
| Address | 259 Điện Biên Phủ, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam |
| Description | Madison is THE brand new luxury project from Novaland in Saigon. Ideally situated in the heart of the cultural, administrative and economic center of HCMC, surrounded by the top commercial centers, office buildings, hotels and serviced apartments. Restaurant & coffee, convenience store, gym, terrace coffee, pool deck, rooftop swimming pool, kid pool, BBQ area, |
| Pros | Modern apartments / Excellent location / Private pool and private lift. |
| Cons | Dien Bien Phu is a very busy street |
| Total area | 1,505 sqm, 45 apartments |
| Year built | End of 2018 |
| Unit types | 1-4 Bedroom Range of units in square meter: 65-460 m² |
| Rental price range | From 2,000 USD per month |
| Pet friendly | Yes |
| Nearby schools | |
2.1 Sherwood Residence Apartments
| Address | 127 Pasteur Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam |
| Description | Sherwood Residence’s is one of the oldest serviced apartments in Saigon. Positioned as luxury, the apartments there are appointed with elegant furnishings, fully equipped kitchens, comfortable living rooms and private balconies with sweeping views of the city. Easy access to all major tourist attractions and shopping centers, international schools, consulates and the HCMC Central Business District. |
| Pros | Good size apartment and layout / Good Facilities: Swimming pool and large gym / Family friendly |
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| Total area | |
| Year built | 2009 |
| Unit types | from 2BR to 3BR, Penthouse. 82-410m2. |
| Rental price range | From 2,000 USD per month |
| Pet friendly | Unknown |
| Nearby schools | |
| Check our apartments for rent at Sherwood Residence |
2.2 Lavis 18 (ex. Oakwood Apartments)
| Address | No.18, Street No.3, Do Thanh Condominium, Ward 4, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam |
| Description | Lavis 18 Apartments in Ho Chi Minh City offers 68 fully furnished rooms featuring Studio, Executive two bedroom and especially Signature Penthouses combining the elegant balconies. Units with facilities include well-equipped gym, wading pool, a resident’s lounge as well as a restaurant. Inspiration for the property’s interior is drawn from Saigonese architecture from the 1950s -1970s, reflecting the vibrant history of Cu Xa Do Thanh |
| Pros | Modern apartments with easy access to the vibrant local Saigon life. Good size apartment and layout, Nice Facilities: Very nice swimming pool and large gym, Family friendly, |
| Cons | Not at a walking distance to the main shopping area in the CBD |
| Total area | 47.906 m2 – 872 apartments, grouped in 4 different blocks. 34 floors. |
| Year built | 2017 |
| Unit types | from studio to 2BR, Penthouse 31-75m2 |
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| Pet friendly | NO |
| Nearby schools | |
2.3 Indochine Park Tower Apartments
| Address | 1 Lê Quý Đôn – District 3, Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam |
| Description | Indochine Park Tower provides 55 exclusive and spacious 3-bedroom apartments with panoramic views of the city. |
| Pros | Very modern / Great Facilities /Excellent location: Located opposite to Reunification Palace only 5-minute walking to Notre Dame Church and Ben Thanh Market / Family friendly |
| Cons | Only indoor Swimming pool |
| Year built | 2007 |
| Unit types | 3 Bedrooms 128-226m² |
| Rental price range | From 2500 USD |
| Pet friendly | Yes |
| Nearby schools | |
| Check our apartments for rent at Indochine Park Tower |
3.1 City Garden Apartments
3.2 Saigon Pearl Apartments
3.3 Pearl Plaza Apartments
| Address | 561A Dien Bien Phu, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam |
| Description | Pearl Plaza is one of the projects from SSG Group (Saigon Pearl, Thao Dien Pearl among others) in Binh Thanh district (2015). The main benefits from renting there are: modern apartments, good facilities, and its “central location”: Near District 2, the Saigon CBD, Central Park. You can also reach the airport easily. |
| Pros | Facilities: Outdoor swimming pool and gym, CGV Cinema, Shopping mall / Good value for money / Close to Vinhomes Central Park and Thao Dien. |
| Cons | You will need a bike or a car as there aren’t many activities beside the shopping mall at a walking distance. |
| Total area | 20,000 m2 -32 floors, 18 floors dedicated for the 196 apartments (7 apartments per floor) |
| Year built | 2015 |
| Unit types | 1-2-3 bedrooms from 55 – 120 sqm |
| Rental price range | From 700 USD |
| Pet friendly | Unknown |
| Nearby schools | |
3.3 Wilton Tower Apartments
| Address | 71/3 D1 St, 25 ward, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam |
| Description | The Wilton tower is a recent project from Novaland in Binh Thanh district (2018). The main benefits from renting there are: modern apartments at a cheap price compared to others in Thao Dien or at Vinhomes Central Park. |
| Pros | Modern apartments and layout / facilities: Swimming pool, Gym, Cafe, Indoor kids area, small park…, / Family friendly / Good value for money |
| Cons | Still very new, not many western restaurants, activities at a walking distance, small size apartments, difficult access, the area can flood at times. |
| Total area | 7,168 m2, 494 units, 22 floors |
| Year built | 2018 |
| Unit types | from 1BR to 3BR, from 58m2 – 97m2 |
| Rental price range | From 600 USD |
| Pet friendly | Unknown |
| Nearby schools | |
| Check our apartments for rent at Wilton Tower |
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3.4 Vinhomes Central Park Apartments
| Address | Tan Cang, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam |
| Description | Vinhomes Central Park is a large condominium development in Ho CHi Minh City with many apartments for rent at an affordable price.. The main benefits from renting there are: this area has the largest park in the City making it an heaven for families and people who just would like to enjoy some time outsite. Its “location” is also very good: Being close to the CBD and also to Thao Dien. Finally, price will be also slightly cheaper than in Thao Dien and District 1 for similar standard. |
| Pros | Good size apartment and layout / Great Facilities: swimming pool, gym, school, international standard hospital / River view/ Family friendly / Good value for money |
| Cons | Huge development with really a lot of apartments that may cause heavy traffic at the exits |
| Total area | 43.91 hectares – +10,000 apartments |
| Year built | 2018 |
| Unit types | from 1BR to 4BR, Duplex, Penthouse – 50m2 to 200m2 |
| Rental price range | From 850 USD |
| Pet friendly | Officially not but tolerated. |
| Nearby schools | Vinschool |
4.1 Masteri Millennium Apartments
| Address | 132 Ben Van Don, ward 6, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam |
| Description | Masteri Millennium is a new condominium project in a very central location of Ho Chi Minh City in district 4 (2018). The main benefits from renting there are: Nice modern apartments, very nice common areas (gym and pool are great). You will be at most office buildings and shopping area within less 5 minutes. Price will be also substantially cheaper than apartments in District 1. |
| Pros | Good size apartment and layout / Great Facilities: Large and nice swimming pool and large gym / River view / Family friendly / Good value for money |
| Cons | Still very new. |
| Total area | 34,000m2 – 1,152 apartments, grouped in 6 different blocks. 29 floors. |
| Year built | 2018 |
| Unit types | from 1BR to 4BR, Duplex, Penthouse – 55m2 – 82m2- 129m2 – 145m2 |
| Rental price range | From 700 USD |
| Pet friendly | Unknown |
| Nearby schools | |
4.2 Goldview Apartments
| Address | 346 Ben Van Don, ward 1, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam |
| Description | The Gold View is a high-end apartment project from TNR Holdings Vietnam, with frontage along Ben Nghe River.
Located in the center of District 4, with a lot of amenities as commercial buildings, shopping centers, It is 10-15′ walk by a river with fresh air to Saigon Center or 5′ cab ride to reach the city heart with awesome destinations. |
| Pros | Great Facilities: Large and nice swimming pool and large gym / River view / Family friendly / Good value for money |
| Cons | Small apartments. Not the best location in district 4. |
| Total area | 34,000 m2 – 1,152 apartments, grouped in 6 different blocks. 29 floors. |
| Year built | 2018 |
| Unit types | from 1BR to 3BR from 55m2 to 117m2 |
| Rental price range | From 600 USD |
| Pet friendly | Unknown |
| Nearby schools | |
4.3 The Tresor Apartments
| Address | 39 Ben Van Don, ward 12, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam |
| Description | The Tresor is another project from Novaland that will establish you right in the center of Saigon. At just a few hundred meters from Nguyen Hue street, you will just need to cross a nice pedestrian bridge to have access to the shopping and leisure activities from the CBD. |
| Pros | Location / Facilities: nice swimming pool, rooftop garden, gym / River view / Family friendly / Good value for money |
| Cons | Still new, small apartments |
| Total area | 6,200 m2 – 1,152 apartments, grouped in 6 different blocks. 33 floors. |
| Year built | 2018 |
| Unit types | from 1BR to 3BR from 39m2- 93m2 |
| Rental price range | From 600 USD |
| Pet friendly | Unknown |
| Nearby schools | |
4.4 Icon 56 Apartments
| Address | 28-39 Ben Van Don, ward 12, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam |
| Description | Icon 56 Located right by the city center (Icon 56 Apartments is 900m away from Ben Thanh Market.), the place boasts nice city/river view. Icon 56’s Apartment features an on-site convenience store and a fitness center. Accommodation facilities include an infinity pool on the 25th floor with views of the city. The rooftop has BBQ facilities. |
| Pros | Great location / Facilities: nice swimming pool on the 25th floor, gym / River view / Good value for money |
| Cons | Still new, small apartments |
| Total area | 2,994 m2 – 25 floors, 13 apartments per floors. |
| Year built | 2017 |
| Unit types | from 1BR to 3BR from 47m2 to 112m2 |
| Rental price range | From 600 USD |
| Pet friendly | Unknown |
| Nearby schools | |
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