Yes. how much is rent in Vietnam depends on city and building grade, not a national average. Serviced Grade A in Ho Chi Minh City averaged US$40 per m2 per month in Q2 2026, Avison Young reported, while central Da Nang local 1BRs asked VND 4-7 million per month in February 2026, CafeBiz reported. The same report put Grade A occupancy at about 80% in that quarter.
Key takeaways
- HCMC serviced: Grade A US$40, Grade B US$22 per m2/month in Q2 2026.
- Hanoi serviced: Grade A US$35, Grade B US$25 per m2/month in Q4 2025.
- Da Nang local 1BR VND 4-7M, 2BR VND 8-12M in Feb 2026.
- Asking is not achieved rent; get fees and registration in writing.
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Say you land with a 12-month posting and must pick between District 1 and Thu Duc. You tour a serviced tower one day and a local condo the next. You ask how much is rent in Vietnam and get three different answers.
How much is rent in Ho Chi Minh City?
Serviced is the clearest benchmark. You'll pay for services, not just floor space. That's why how much is rent in Vietnam starts with per-m2 Grade splits here.
Avison Young put Grade A at US$40 and Grade B at US$22 per m2 per month in Q2 2026, with occupancy around 80% for Grade A and 75% for Grade B. Savills put the all-grade serviced average at VND 560,000 per m2 per month in Q2 2026, on about 7,000 units at 84% occupancy.
| Segment | Rent | Period and basis |
|---|---|---|
| Serviced Grade A | US$40 per m2/month | Q2 2026, Avison Young |
| Serviced Grade B | US$22 per m2/month | Q2 2026, Avison Young |
| Serviced all grades | VND 560,000 per m2/month | Q2 2026, Savills |
| District 1 studio, indicative, from listings | VND 5.5-11M per month asking | Sep 2026, asking rents in a sample of about 20 public listings on 30 Sep 2026 |
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How much is rent in Hanoi?
Serviced stock is smaller and top-heavy. Here is what most overseas buyers miss: per-m2 averages hide big gaps between West Lake and Cau Giay.
Avison Young put Grade A at US$35 and Grade B at US$25 per m2 per month in Q4 2025. Savills said Hanoi serviced occupancy stayed above 80% in Q2 2026, with average rents easing slightly quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year.
| Segment | Rent | Period and basis |
|---|---|---|
| Serviced Grade A average | US$35 per m2/month | Q4 2025, Avison Young via VietnamMoi |
| Serviced Grade B average | US$25 per m2/month | Q4 2025, Avison Young via VietnamMoi |
| Calidas Landmark 72, My Dinh | US$2,600-3,800 per unit/month | Q4 2025, Avison Young via VietnamMoi |
| Diamond Westlake Suites, Tay Ho | US$1,360-3,600 per unit/month | Q4 2025, Avison Young via VietnamMoi |
| InterContinental Westlake | US$3,800-6,200 per unit/month | Q4 2025, Avison Young via VietnamMoi |
How much is rent in Da Nang?
Da Nang splits into local and foreigner-facing tiers. Don't mix them. There is no single average rent in Da Nang that helps you budget.
Local mainstream asking rents ran VND 4-7 million for a 1BR and VND 8-12 million for a 2BR in February 2026, CafeBiz and Nhadautu reported from field observations. The same reports put year-on-year growth at 10-15% in January 2026 versus a year earlier.
| Segment | Rent | Period and basis |
|---|---|---|
| Central 1BR local tier, indicative, from listings | VND 4-7M per month asking | Feb 2026, press field observation |
| Central 2BR local tier, indicative, from listings | VND 8-12M per month asking | Feb 2026, press field observation |
| Hai Chau riverside 1BR, indicative, from listings | VND 5.5-28M per month asking | 30 Sep 2026, asking prices in a sample of public listings on that date |
| An Thuong / My Khe 1BR guide range | US$380-550 per month | Sep 2026, expat guides |
What should you check before you pay a deposit?
The cost of rent in Vietnam looks simple until fees hit. In practice, management fees, electricity basis and exit terms move your total. Ask for them early.
A landlord or agent may ask to see the tenant's visa or temporary residence registration when signing. Under Law 47/2014 Article 33, the host declares the stay within 12 hours, with an online option. One concrete loss: a deposit lost to a fake listing. Stop it with the Pink Book or signed authorisation plus a live viewing and a receipt to the owner's account.
- What is the exact monthly rent, management fee, and who pays each utility?
- Is electricity billed at the EVN retail tariff on a registered meter, and what is the meter reading today?
- Who handles police registration, and what are the deposit, notice and early-break terms?
Message the desk on Zalo or WhatsApp for a lease checklist and current asking samples for your ward and unit type. Tell us your budget, move date and school or office, and we'll flag which quotes are serviced versus local condos. Still unsure how much is rent in Vietnam for your case? Send the listing and we'll read the fee clause.
FAQ
What is the average apartment rent in Vietnam in dong?
Don't use one. Use city and grade. In February 2026 central Da Nang local 1BRs asked VND 4-7 million, CafeBiz reported, while Ho Chi Minh City serviced averaged VND 560,000 per m2 per month in Q2 2026, Savills reported.
How much is rent in Vietnam for a short stay?
Serviced per-m2 rates above are monthly benchmarks, not nightly deals. An Thuong guides quoted US$380-550 for a furnished 1BR near My Khe in September 2026 on leases from 3 months. Get the minimum term in writing.
Can a landlord refuse police registration?
No. The duty sits with the host. If they push back, don't pay more deposit. Ask the desk to check the declaration receipt before you sign.
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