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In short: Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro, Line 1, runs 19.7 km from Ben Thanh in District 1 to Suoi Tien, and the stations that matter most for expat renters are Ba Son, Van Thanh Park, Tan Cang, Thao Dien and An Phu. The buildings closest to a station include Vinhomes Ba Son at Ba Son, Vinhomes Central Park at Tan Cang and Masteri Thao Dien at An Phu. Median asking rents for a 2-bedroom in these buildings run from $800 to $2,885 a month, so there is a metro-side option for most budgets.
An earlier version of this page was a list of 15 projects written for buyers and investors. This version is rewritten for tenants: what the line actually offers now, which buildings sit near which station, how far the walk really is, and what rent to expect.
Ho Chi Minh City Metro Line 1 at a glance
Line 1 opened on 22 December 2024, with free rides until 20 January 2025 and paid fares from 21 January 2025. It has 14 stations: Ben Thanh, Opera House and Ba Son are underground, and the other 11 run on a raised track along Vo Nguyen Giap Boulevard, the old Hanoi Highway.
| Detail | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Route | Ben Thanh (District 1) to Suoi Tien Terminal, 19.7 km | Opened 22 Dec 2024 |
| End to end | About 29 minutes | December 2025 |
| Hours | Mon–Thu 5:00–22:00; Fri–Sun 5:00–23:00 | Timetable from 2 Jan 2026 |
| Peak frequency | A train every 6–8 minutes | Timetable from 2 Jan 2026 |
| Single fare | 7,000 – 20,000 VND cash, 6,000 – 19,000 VND cashless, by distance | Fares since 21 Jan 2025 |
| Passes | 1 day 40,000 VND; 3 days 90,000 VND; monthly 300,000 VND | Fares since 21 Jan 2025 |
| Payment | Tap a contactless Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Amex or UnionPay card at the gate; passes and QR codes in the HCMC Metro HURC app | 2025 |
Holiday timetables and promotions change, so check the HURC app before a late trip. We found no fare change announced for 2026 as of October 2026.
Line 1 stations and the neighbourhoods they serve
For renters, the line splits into four stretches. Visreal’s listings cluster in the first three.
| Stations | Neighbourhood | Fit for Visreal renters |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Thanh, Opera House, Ba Son (underground) | District 1 | Strong at Ba Son |
| Van Thanh Park, Tan Cang | Binh Thanh District | Strong |
| Thao Dien, An Phu | Thao Dien and An Phu | Strongest |
| Rach Chiec to Suoi Tien Terminal | Former District 9 and Thu Duc | Limited |
Apartment buildings by Metro Line 1 station
Across the 2,035 listings Visreal has published in these 11 buildings, the table below shows the median asking rent by bedroom count. Walking times come from public sources; where only booking-site estimates exist, we mark them with an asterisk.
| Station | Building | Walk to station (estimate) | Rental market | 1BR median | 2BR median | 3BR median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ba Son | Vinhomes Ba Son (Golden River) | Gates on the Ba Son site; 2–17 min by tower* | 274 listings | $863 | $1,225 | $1,925 |
| Ba Son | Grand Marina Saigon | Station gates inside the complex | 35 listings | $1,900 | $2,885 | $5,500 |
| Van Thanh Park | City Garden | About 15 min* | 117 listings | $1,100 | $1,550 | $2,000 |
| Van Thanh Park | Sunwah Pearl | About 18 min* | 409 listings | $905 | $1,500 | $2,300 |
| Tan Cang | Vinhomes Central Park | 8–11 min by tower* | 391 listings | $800 | $1,025 | $1,450 |
| Thao Dien | Thao Dien Pearl | Pearl Center mall about 140 m away | 14 listings | n/a | $950 | $1,520 |
| An Phu | Masteri Thao Dien | About 4 min* | 380 listings | $700 | $850 | $1,208 |
| An Phu | Masteri An Phu | About 2 min (2018 sales figure) | 73 listings | $700 | $800 | $1,250 |
| An Phu | Lumiere Riverside | A few minutes on foot | 176 listings | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,900 |
| An Phu | The Estella | Across the boulevard by footbridge; no published time | 33 listings | n/a | $1,300 | $2,200 |
| An Phu | Estella Heights | 6–20 min by tower* | 133 listings | $950 | $1,400 | $2,500 |
Rents are monthly asking prices in USD across every listing we have published for each building, including older ones, as of October 2026. Grand Marina’s 3-bedroom figure rests on only 3 listings, and Thao Dien Pearl and The Estella have no 1-bedroom data.
Ba Son: Vinhomes Ba Son and Grand Marina Saigon
Ba Son station is underground, beneath Ton Duc Thang Street on the site of the former Ba Son shipyard. Vinhomes Golden River, which most tenants call Vinhomes Ba Son, and Grand Marina Saigon both sit within the Ba Son complex, and the station’s gates open onto it.
The station has five gates. Gate 1 has a tunnel under Ton Duc Thang, which is hard to cross on foot, and Gate 3 by the river is the only one with a lift, worth knowing if you travel with a pram or suitcase.
From Ba Son, Ben Thanh is two stops away, which makes this the easiest metro commute into the office towers of District 1.
Van Thanh Park and Tan Cang: City Garden, Sunwah Pearl, Vinhomes Central Park
Van Thanh Park is the first station above ground, next to the park of the same name off Dien Bien Phu Street. City Garden and the Saigon Pearl area, home to Sunwah Pearl, are listed among its neighbours, but booking sites put the walk at about 15 minutes from City Garden and about 18 from Sunwah Pearl. Treat them as on the metro corridor rather than at the station door.
Tan Cang station sits beside Saigon Bridge, across from Landmark 81. The towers at the Landmark 81 end of Vinhomes Central Park are the quickest walk, with booking sites quoting 8–11 minutes depending on the tower. There is no footbridge over the highway on the park side, so the walk loops under the bridge approach; try it before you sign.
If Sunwah Pearl is on your list, our Sunwah Pearl guide covers the building in more detail.
Thao Dien and An Phu: Masteri, Lumiere, Estella and Thao Dien Pearl
Thao Dien is the first station after the train crosses the Saigon River, next to Saigon Bridge Park. Thao Dien Pearl’s Pearl Center mall is about 140 m from the station.
An Phu station stands next to Vincom Mega Mall Thao Dien, and the area around it has more apartment towers than any other stop on the line. Masteri Thao Dien, Masteri An Phu and Lumiere Riverside are on the station’s side of Vo Nguyen Giap Boulevard. The Estella and Estella Heights are on the far side, reached by the pedestrian bridge that links both platforms to MM Mega Market.
Prices here vary with unit size more than distance. Masteri Thao Dien’s median 2-bedroom asks $850 for 69 m², while Estella Heights asks $1,400 for 100 m².
Rach Chiec to Suoi Tien
The seven stations from Rach Chiec to Suoi Tien Terminal serve the former District 9 and Thu Duc, including the High Tech Park and National University. Visreal has few listings out here; if your office is at the High Tech Park, read our note on apartment projects in Thu Duc City and talk to us about commuting from An Phu instead.
Buildings we left out, and why
The 2024 list included Gateway Thao Dien, Q2 Thao Dien, The Nassim and Metro Star. We could not confirm a walking distance to a station from public sources for these, so they are not in the table. Ask us for the route from any of them.
Thu Thiem and District 4 have no Line 1 station, though both are a short taxi ride from Ba Son or An Phu.
From Visreal’s experience
When you send us your brief, include your office or school address, not just a district. We map it against the line first, because a building 4 minutes from An Phu is only useful if your office is near a station too.
During shortlist and viewings, we walk the route from the lobby to the station gate with you. That walk shows what a map hides: whether you cross Vo Nguyen Giap Boulevard by footbridge, how much of it is covered in the rainy season, and whether there is a pavement the whole way.
The tip we give most often: if a unit faces the raised track, visit when trains are running and listen with the windows closed. Trains run from 5:00, so light sleepers should ask for a unit on the other side of the tower.
At the negotiate and sign stage, we explain the contract in English and, for company-sponsored tenants, check that the landlord can issue a VAT red invoice. After you move in, we stay your contact for repairs and renewals.
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FAQ
Is the Ho Chi Minh City metro open?
Yes. Metro Line 1 opened on 22 December 2024 and has charged fares since 21 January 2025. It runs from Ben Thanh in District 1 to Suoi Tien Terminal.
How much does a Metro Line 1 ticket cost?
A single ride costs 7,000 – 20,000 VND by distance, or 1,000 VND less when you pay cashless. A day pass is 40,000 VND and a monthly pass 300,000 VND.
What time does Metro Line 1 run?
Under the timetable in place since 2 January 2026, trains run 5:00–22:00 Monday to Thursday and 5:00–23:00 Friday to Sunday, every 6–8 minutes at peak times.
Can I pay for the metro with a foreign credit card?
Yes. You can tap a contactless Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Amex or UnionPay card at the station gate, the same way you would use it in a shop.
Which apartments are closest to a Metro Line 1 station?
Vinhomes Ba Son and Grand Marina Saigon have station gates on their site at Ba Son. At An Phu, Masteri Thao Dien and Masteri An Phu are a few minutes’ walk, and Thao Dien Pearl is about 140 m from Thao Dien station.
Do I pay an agency fee to rent through Visreal?
No. Visreal charges tenants no agency fees, including for viewings, contract support and help after move-in.
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