Ho Chi Minh City average 1-bed rent: ₫12,000,000/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +6.5% HCMC rents rise with returning expat demand Thu Duc City developments add supply Serviced apartments grow in District 2 Written leases are standard for expats; ask for an English translation. Deposits of 1–2 months are typical and negotiable. Ho Chi Minh City average 1-bed rent: ₫12,000,000/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +6.5% HCMC rents rise with returning expat demand Thu Duc City developments add supply Serviced apartments grow in District 2 Written leases are standard for expats; ask for an English translation. Deposits of 1–2 months are typical and negotiable.
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Average rent in Ho Chi Minh City 2026
Average rent costs by neighbourhood, yearly rent increases and tenant rights in Ho Chi Minh City. The typical one-bedroom rent is ₫12,000,000 per month, up 6.5% year on year.
Average rent by neighbourhood
| Neighbourhood | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | Yearly increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| District 1 | ₫18,000,000 | ₫30,000,000 | +5.8% |
| Thao Dien (Thu Duc) | ₫16,000,000 | ₫28,000,000 | +6.2% |
| Phu Nhuan | ₫12,000,000 | ₫19,000,000 | +6.9% |
| Binh Thanh | ₫11,000,000 | ₫17,000,000 | +7.3% |
Indicative 2026 figures (per month, VND). Compare with real tenant-reported rents on RentScore.
Tenant rights in Ho Chi Minh City
- Written leases are standard for expats; ask for an English translation.
- Deposits of 1–2 months are typical and negotiable.
- Landlords must register foreign tenants with local police — confirm they will do this.
- Rent is usually paid monthly or quarterly; get receipts.
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