How Much Is a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Ho Chi Minh City? (2026)

In short: A furnished 1 bedroom apartment in Ho Chi Minh City asked a median $990 a month across the 117 one-bedroom listings Visreal published between October 2025 and September 2026, with the middle half between $900 and $1,200. The cheapest well-known buildings are Masteri Thao Dien and Vinhomes Central Park at around $700 – $800, while Thu Thiem and the newer District 1 towers run $1,100 – $1,200 and up. A 1-bedroom suits single professionals and couples who want their own space close to the office.

We have rented apartments to expats in Ho Chi Minh City since 2017. This guide uses our own listing data to show what one costs in 2026, by area and by building, and what you pay on top of the rent.

What a 1-bedroom costs in 2026

Landlords quote rent per month, usually in USD, for a furnished unit on a 12-month lease. Management fees are sometimes included, utilities almost never.

Across the 735 rental listings Visreal published from 2 October 2025 to 30 September 2026, asking rents by apartment size looked like this:

Bedrooms	Listings	Middle half of asking rents (USD/month)	Median	Typical size	Rent per m²	Change in median vs a year earlier
1 bedroom	117	$900 – $1,200	$990	55 m²	$17.8	+7.6% (from $920)
2 bedrooms	390	$1,065 – $1,600	$1,345	84 m²	$15.5	-1.5%
3 bedrooms	183	$1,730 – $2,800	$2,280	125 m²	$18.9	+5.1%

A 1-bedroom costs more per square metre than a 2-bedroom, so you pay a premium for living alone. If two people could share, read our guide to 2 bedroom apartments in Ho Chi Minh City before deciding.

Are 1-bedroom rents going up?

Slowly. The 1-bedroom median rose 7.6% year on year, from $920 to $990. By quarter it sat between $950 and $1,000 from Q3 2025 to Q2 2026.

The Q3 2026 median jumped to $1,182, but that figure rests on only 34 listings. Small quarterly samples swing with which buildings happen to have units free, so treat it as a signal to watch, not a new price level.

These are asking prices. On a 12-month lease or with rent paid in advance, tenants can often negotiate 5–10% off.

1-bedroom prices by area

The table below covers every 1-bedroom listing on Visreal’s area pages as of 21 October 2026, so it includes some older listings alongside new ones. Figures are asking rents in USD per month.

Area	1BR listings	Middle half	Median	Typical size	Best for
Binh Thanh	175	$850 – $950	$900	55 m²	Large riverside complexes between District 1 and Thao Dien
Thao Dien	86	$866 – $1,000	$920	53 m²	Cafés, international schools, expat community
District 1	93	$850 – $1,230	$950	50 m²	Walking to CBD offices, restaurants, nightlife
An Phu	16	$966 – $1,140	$1,008	52 m²	Newer towers next to Thao Dien
Thu Thiem	26	$1,033 – $1,250	$1,145	64 m²	New riverside towers facing District 1

District 1 has the widest spread. A 1-bedroom at Vinhomes Golden River asks well under $900, while Grand Marina Saigon starts around $1,800. Recent District 1 listings have also been pricier: the 37 one-bedrooms we listed there in the 12 months to September 2026 had a median of $1,230.

Binh Thanh is the best value of the five, with the most 1-bedroom listings and the tightest price range. Most of them are in Sunwah Pearl and Vinhomes Central Park.

District 4 had only four 1-bedroom listings on our site, last updated in January 2026, so there is too little data to quote a price. We also do not list apartments in District 3 or Phu My Hung in the former District 7, so they are left out here.

A note on names: since 1 July 2025 the city no longer has districts, only wards. People still say “District 1” or “Thao Dien”, but your lease will show the new ward name. Our guide to Ho Chi Minh City’s old districts and new wards maps the changes.

1-bedroom prices by building

Within an area, the building sets the price. These are the buildings where Visreal has at least eight 1-bedroom listings, sorted by median asking rent, as of 21 October 2026.

Building	Area	1BR listings	Middle half	Median	Typical size
Masteri Thao Dien	Thao Dien	12	$648 – $754	$700	50 m²
Masteri An Phu	Thao Dien	8	$700 – $788	$700	50 m²
Vinhomes Central Park	Binh Thanh	52	$795 – $870	$800	53 m²
Vinhomes Golden River	District 1	58	$840 – $939	$863	50 m²
Gateway Thao Dien	Thao Dien	38	$851 – $941	$890	57 m²
Q2 Thao Dien	Thao Dien	15	$875 – $950	$900	50 m²
Sunwah Pearl	Binh Thanh	95	$898 – $950	$905	55 m²
Estella Heights	An Phu	16	$876 – $1,000	$950	60 m²
Lumiere Riverside	An Phu	21	$960 – $1,140	$1,000	52 m²
Nassim Thao Dien	Thao Dien	13	$980 – $1,100	$1,000	57 m²
Empire City	Thu Thiem	67	$1,000 – $1,128	$1,050	64 m²
City Garden	Binh Thanh	26	$1,000 – $1,150	$1,100	70 m²
The Metropole Thu Thiem	Thu Thiem	17	$1,000 – $1,215	$1,100	55 m²
The Marq	District 1	17	$1,025 – $1,230	$1,200	50 m²
Grand Marina Saigon	District 1	16	$1,800 – $2,021	$1,900	58 m²

Under $900: Masteri and the two Vinhomes

The Masteri towers in Thao Dien have the lowest 1-bedroom prices in our data, around $700 for a 50 m² unit. They have few 1-bedrooms, though: Masteri Thao Dien is mostly 2-bedrooms, so expect a short list to choose from.

Across the 390 Vinhomes Central Park listings Visreal has published, a 1-bedroom typically asks $795 – $870 a month (median $800). It is the easiest place to find a 1-bedroom under $900 in Binh Thanh.

Vinhomes Golden River is the District 1 option in this band. It stands at 2 Ton Duc Thang, on the former Ba Son shipyard by the river, with Ba Son station on Metro Line 1 next to it. Across its 272 listings with us, a 1-bedroom asks a median $863.

$900 – $1,000: Thao Dien, An Phu and Sunwah Pearl

This is the middle of the market. Gateway Thao Dien, Q2 Thao Dien, Estella Heights and Sunwah Pearl all sit between $890 and $950 at the median.

Across the 410 Sunwah Pearl listings Visreal has published, a 1-bedroom typically asks $898 – $950 a month (median $905). The building is at 90 Nguyen Huu Canh in Binh Thanh, on the Saigon River, a short drive from District 1.

$1,000 – $1,200: Thu Thiem, City Garden and The Marq

Empire City and The Metropole Thu Thiem are the main Thu Thiem names, at $1,050 – $1,100. Empire City 1-bedrooms are among the largest in our data at about 64 m².

City Garden in Binh Thanh asks similar money but gives you around 70 m², the most space per 1-bedroom on this list. The Marq in District 1 asks $1,200 for 50 m², so there you pay for the newer tower and the address.

$1,800 and up: Grand Marina Saigon

Grand Marina Saigon is Masterise Homes’ Marriott-branded residences at Ba Son in District 1. Its 1-bedrooms ask around $1,900, roughly double the city median.

What you get in a 1-bedroom

The typical 1-bedroom in our listings is 55 m², and most fall between 45 and 60 m². You get a bedroom, a bathroom, and a living room with an open kitchen.

Almost all come fully furnished: bed, sofa, dining table, curtains, air-con, fridge and washing machine. Unfurnished units exist, mainly in older buildings, and usually rent 15–20% cheaper if you sign for two years or more.

Size varies more than people expect. At the same $1,100, City Garden gives you about 70 m² and The Metropole about 55 m². If you work from home, check there is room for a desk outside the bedroom.

Monthly costs on top of the rent

These are the typical extra costs for a 1-bedroom, based on the ranges Visreal publishes.

Cost	Typical amount for a 1-bedroom	Notes
Move-in payment	2 months’ deposit + 1 month’s rent	At the $990 median, that is $2,970 up front
Management fee	$0.5 – $1.2 per m² per month	Sometimes included in the rent
Electricity	$30 – $60 per month	Higher with air-con on all day
Water	$5 – $10 per month
Fibre internet (80–100 Mbps)	$10 – $15 per month
Parking	Motorbike $5 – $12; car $40 – $100+ per month	Car spaces are scarce in central buildings
Tax (if the landlord passes it on)	About 10% of rent	5% personal income tax + 5% VAT

So budget roughly $45 – $85 a month for utilities and internet, plus the management fee if it is not included. Electricity is billed in six tiers under EVN’s residential tariff set in May 2025, from 1,984 VND/kWh for the first 50 kWh to 3,460 VND/kWh above 400 kWh, before VAT.

Ask whether the meter is billed directly by EVN or through the landlord. Our guide to the hidden costs of renting an apartment in Ho Chi Minh City covers each item in detail.

From Visreal’s experience

Our process is the same for every tenant, and it is free. You share a brief with your budget, move-in date and office location by Zalo, WhatsApp or email. We shortlist and arrange viewings around your schedule, negotiate price and furniture with the landlord, explain the lease in English and attend the handover. After you move in, we stay on for repairs, renewals and questions.

The advice we give most often for a 1-bedroom: compare price per square metre, not just the monthly figure. In our data a 50 m² unit at The Marq asks more than a 70 m² one at City Garden.

If your company is paying, tell us at the brief stage. We check in advance that the landlord can issue a VAT invoice, and on assignments that may end early we ask for a diplomatic clause, which lets you leave with 30–60 days’ notice and get your deposit back. We also help register your temporary residence with the local police at no charge.

Brendontutu Tu wrote on Google: “The whole process was smooth, professional, and stress-free from start to finish. Everything was clearly explained and handled efficiently.” Visreal is rated 4.9/5 from 34 Google reviews. When the lease comes up, our tips on renewing your lease agreement explain what to negotiate.

FAQ

How much is a 1 bedroom apartment in Ho Chi Minh City?

In Visreal’s listings from October 2025 to September 2026, a furnished 1-bedroom asked a median $990 a month. The middle half ranged from $900 to $1,200.

Is $1,000 a month enough for a 1-bedroom?

Yes. At $1,000 you can choose from most of Binh Thanh and Thao Dien, plus Vinhomes Golden River in District 1. Thu Thiem and The Marq usually need $1,050 – $1,200.

Where is the cheapest 1-bedroom for expats?

Masteri Thao Dien and Masteri An Phu, at around $700 a month, though they have few 1-bedrooms. Vinhomes Central Park in Binh Thanh has many more, at a median of $800.

How big is a typical 1-bedroom apartment?

About 55 m² in our listings. Units at Vinhomes Golden River, The Marq and the Masteri towers are around 50 m², while Empire City is about 64 m² and City Garden about 70 m².

How much do I pay when I move in?

Two months’ rent as a deposit plus the first month’s rent. For a $990 apartment, that is $2,970 at handover.

Are 1-bedroom rents negotiable?

Often, yes. Tenants who sign for 12 months or more, or pay in advance, can typically get 5–10% off the asking price.

Find your 1-bedroom apartment

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