Vinhomes Central Park vs Golden River: Rent, Space and Location

In short: Vinhomes Central Park in Binh Thanh is the cheaper and roomier of the two, with a typical 2-bedroom at $1,025 a month for about 82 m². Vinhomes Golden River, which most tenants call Vinhomes Ba Son, gives you a District 1 address and a Metro station two stops from Ben Thanh, at about $1,230 for a 74 m² 2-bedroom. Pick Central Park for space, the big park and the mall under Landmark 81; pick Ba Son for a shorter trip into the city centre.

Both complexes were built by Vingroup on the same bank of the Saigon River, a short drive apart, so tenants often shortlist them together. This guide compares them the way we do on viewings: location, rent per bedroom, space, facilities and the daily commute.

The two complexes at a glance

Vinhomes Central Park is a large township of its own. Vinhomes Golden River is smaller and sits on the former Ba Son shipyard at the edge of the central business district.

	Vinhomes Central Park	Vinhomes Golden River (Ba Son)
Address	208 Nguyen Huu Canh	2 Ton Duc Thang
District (as expats still call it)	Binh Thanh	District 1
Developer	Vingroup (Vinhomes)	Vingroup (Vinhomes)
Site	43.91 ha	About 25.3 ha
Residential towers	Park, Central and Landmark zones, around 10,000 apartments and officetels	4 Aqua towers and 6 Luxury towers, plus riverside villas
Completed	2017 to 2018	Around 2018
Nearest Metro Line 1 station	Tan Cang (Van Thanh Park also close)	Ba Son
Rental market	399 listings	286 listings
2-bedroom median rent	$1,025 a month	$1,230 a month

The two are roughly the same age, so differences in finish come from each landlord’s furniture and upkeep, not from the building.

Location: District 1 riverfront vs Binh Thanh township

Vinhomes Golden River stands on the old Ba Son shipyard, along Ton Duc Thang Street in District 1. The Ba Son Bridge, opened in April 2022 as Thu Thiem 2 Bridge, lands at the Ton Duc Thang and Le Duan junction and links this end of District 1 with the new urban area across the river.

That puts the Dong Khoi and Le Thanh Ton office area within a short ride. You are living at the edge of the business district, with the traffic and noise that come with it on Ton Duc Thang.

Vinhomes Central Park is further up the river in Binh Thanh, in the old Saigon New Port area. It is self-contained: the 461-metre Landmark 81 tower with Vincom Center in its base, a riverside park of about 14 hectares, a hospital and a school are all inside the gates.

The trade-off is the roads. Nguyen Huu Canh and Dien Bien Phu around the complex get heavy at rush hour, so test the drive to your office at the time you would actually travel.

Rent: Vinhomes Central Park vs Golden River by bedroom

Across the 399 Vinhomes Central Park listings and 286 Vinhomes Golden River listings Visreal has published, Golden River asks more at every common size. Figures are asking rents in USD per month.

Bedroom	Central Park: typical rent (25th–75th pct)	Median	Median size	Golden River: typical rent (25th–75th pct)	Median	Median size
1 bedroom	$780 – $865 (53 listings)	$800	53 m²	$840 – $939 (62 listings)	$875	50 m²
2 bedrooms	$989 – $1,100 (184 listings)	$1,025	82 m²	$1,155 – $1,350 (153 listings)	$1,230	74 m²
3 bedrooms	$1,300 – $1,600 (113 listings)	$1,450	108 m²	$1,550 – $2,190 (69 listings)	$1,900	110 m²
4+ bedrooms	$2,288 – $3,036 (48 listings)	$2,500	154 m²	Only 2 listings	$2,400	139 m²

The gap is small for a 1-bedroom, about $75 at the median, and grows with size: about $205 for a 2-bedroom and $450 for a 3-bedroom. At Central Park, 1-bedrooms start around $800 and the largest units reach about $5,500.

Golden River’s 4-bedroom figure rests on just two listings, so treat it as a single data point, not a market price. Families who need four bedrooms will find far more choice at Central Park.

The 2-bedroom is the largest group of listings in both complexes. To compare with other buildings at the same size, see our 2-bedroom apartments for rent across the city.

Space: what your money buys

Per square metre, the difference is clearer than in the headline rent. At the medians, a 2-bedroom costs about $12.50 per m² at Central Park and about $16.60 per m² at Golden River.

Size	Central Park, rent per m² at median	Golden River, rent per m² at median
1 bedroom	About $15.10	About $17.50
2 bedrooms	About $12.50	About $16.60
3 bedrooms	About $13.40	About $17.30

The 2-bedroom is where Central Park wins most. A typical one there is about 8 m² bigger than at Golden River, which usually shows up as a larger living room or a second bedroom that fits a proper bed and wardrobe.

At 3 bedrooms, the sizes are almost the same, about 108 m² against 110 m². Here you pay the Golden River premium for the address and the Metro, not for extra space.

Park, facilities and schools

Vinhomes Central Park has the stronger set of shared facilities. The riverside park has lawns, a Japanese-style garden, fountains and a children’s playground, and Vincom Center Landmark 81 covers groceries, restaurants and a cinema. Our Vinhomes Central Park guide walks through each tower zone.

Vinhomes Golden River has the condominium basics: a swimming pool, tennis, badminton and basketball courts, and shops and a supermarket on site. For a big park and a mall, residents usually go up the road to Central Park.

Both complexes have a Vinschool campus. Vinschool Central Park covers kindergarten to high school, and Vinschool Golden River opened in August 2019 as a primary, middle and high school. Families aiming for a fully international curriculum should check the commute to their school before choosing either complex.

If you have a dog, Central Park’s park is a real advantage, but pet rules depend on management and the landlord in both complexes. Our pet-friendly apartment buildings guide explains what to get in writing.

Commute and Metro Line 1

Metro Line 1 opened on 22 December 2024 and runs 19.7 km from Ben Thanh to Suoi Tien. Ba Son is the stop after the Opera House, two stops from Ben Thanh, and lies underground on the old shipyard site.

	Vinhomes Central Park	Vinhomes Golden River
Station	Tan Cang (above ground)	Ba Son (underground)
Stops to Ben Thanh	4	2
The walk	Around the station and under Saigon Bridge, no footbridge over Vo Nguyen Giap	Station gates open onto the Ba Son complex; time depends on your tower
Also handy	Van Thanh Park station, one stop closer to town	Ba Son Bridge across the river

At Central Park, many residents take a short Grab to Tan Cang rather than walk. At Golden River, time the walk from your tower during the viewing. Our list of apartments near Metro Line 1 compares more buildings along the line.

Which one suits you?

Choose Vinhomes Central Park if…	Choose Vinhomes Golden River (Ba Son) if…
You want the most space for your budget	You want a District 1 address
You need 4 bedrooms or more	You commute into District 1 every day
You want a 14-hectare park and a mall inside the gates	You would rather take the Metro than sit in traffic
Your 2-bedroom budget is about $1,000 – $1,100	Your 2-bedroom budget is about $1,150 – $1,350
You want the widest choice of units in one afternoon	You are happy with a slightly smaller unit for the location

Singles and couples working in the business district often lean to Ba Son for the shorter trip. Families with young children usually choose Central Park for the park, the larger 3- and 4-bedrooms and the lower rent.

From Visreal’s experience

Visreal has rented apartments to foreigners in Ho Chi Minh City since 2017, and Binh Thanh and District 1 are two of our main areas. Our process has four steps: your brief, a shortlist and viewings, negotiating and signing, then support after you move in.

Because the complexes are close, we usually show both in one afternoon. Seeing a Central Park 2-bedroom straight after a Ba Son unit is the quickest way to decide whether the District 1 premium is worth it to you.

The tip we give most in both complexes: ask which tower and which way the unit faces before the viewing, and ask whether the management fee is included in the rent. If your company pays the rent, tell us early, because we check whether the landlord can issue a VAT (red) invoice before you commit.

At signing, landlords often accept 5–10% off for a 12-month lease or rent paid in advance. Expect a deposit of two months plus the first month’s rent at handover in either complex.

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FAQ

Is Vinhomes Golden River the same as Vinhomes Ba Son?

Yes. Vinhomes Golden River is the official name, and most tenants and agents call it Vinhomes Ba Son because it stands on the former Ba Son shipyard in District 1.

Which is cheaper, Vinhomes Central Park or Vinhomes Golden River?

Vinhomes Central Park. On Visreal’s listings, the median 2-bedroom asks $1,025 a month there against $1,230 at Golden River, and Central Park units are larger at most sizes.

Which is closer to the Metro?

Vinhomes Golden River. Ba Son station is on the old shipyard site, two stops from Ben Thanh. From Central Park, Tan Cang station is the nearest, but there is no footbridge over Vo Nguyen Giap, so many residents take a short Grab.

Is Landmark 81 part of Vinhomes Central Park or Golden River?

Landmark 81 is part of Vinhomes Central Park in Binh Thanh. Golden River residents can reach its Vincom mall by a short drive.

Which is better for families?

Families usually choose Vinhomes Central Park for the 14-hectare park, the Vinschool campus and the larger 3- and 4-bedroom units. Golden River also has a Vinschool campus, but far fewer large units for rent.

Do I pay an agency fee to rent through Visreal?

No. Visreal is free for tenants, from the first shortlist to repairs and renewals after you move in.

Find your apartment at Vinhomes Central Park or Vinhomes Ba Son

Send your budget, move-in date and office or school by Zalo or WhatsApp on +84 903 004 226, and we will shortlist units in both complexes at no cost to you. You can also browse current units on our Vinhomes Central Park and Vinhomes Ba Son pages.