Can you find a good short-term apartment in Ho Chi Minh City for 11–18 million VND, especially in Districts 1–3, and what if you’re traveling with a child or a pet?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 6 days ago
TL;DR
In Ho Chi Minh City, 15–18 million VND per month is a more realistic budget for a good apartment, especially in Districts 1–3. Around 11 million VND is much harder for short stays, and traveling with a child and a dog makes it tougher because many landlords want 1-year leases, while Airbnb-style short-term options can run about 1 million VND per day.
What the community said
It is harder to find housing for 2 weeks or 1 month than for long-term stays: many landlords in Ho Chi Minh City prefer at least a 1-year contract. If you also need a place for a family with a child and a dog, the selection gets much smaller, and short-term options often end up being Airbnb listings.
6 days ago 1-year lease / Airbnb / family with child and dog
Short-term housing through Airbnb in Saigon can cost around 1,000,000 VND per day, so it becomes expensive very quickly for a month-long stay compared with a regular apartment rental.
6 days ago 1,000,000 VND per day
For a good apartment in Districts 1, 2, or 3, a budget of 15–18 million VND per month looks more realistic. That range is typically what people target for decent options in Saigon’s more central and in-demand areas.
6 days ago 15–18 million VND / Districts 1–2–3
An 11 million VND monthly budget in Ho Chi Minh City is possible mainly with compromises, and for 2 adults plus 1 child staying around 3 months, the search can be difficult, especially if you want a proper apartment rather than a very basic option.
6 days ago 11 million VND / 3 months / 2 adults and 1 child