What are the best websites/apps to find and book an apartment online in Ho Chi Minh City?

For self-service apartment hunting, locals and expats mostly use Chotot.com (real estate section) and Batdongsan.com.vn — Vietnamese classifieds sites similar to Craigslist, with photos, prices, and direct landlord contacts.

If you need to pay online without an in-person visit, serviced apartment platforms like Cozrum and Ohana Living work well — booking and payment happen through the website like a hotel, with rentals from one week to a month.

For short- and mid-term stays with online card payment, Airbnb and Booking.com work well — plenty of listings in District 2 (Thao Dien), District 1, and District 4, priced roughly $400-900 per month.

Facebook groups such as 'Expats in Ho Chi Minh City' and 'HCMC Housing' are a reliable way to find apartments directly from landlords, often cheaper than through agencies, though payment is usually in cash or bank transfer on-site.