Are Ho Chi Minh City rental listings genuine, and what is a realistic price for a good two-bedroom apartment or two-storey house?

Treat unusually cheap listings in popular districts with caution: after you contact the advertiser, an agent may say the property has already been rented and steer you toward other options.

For a decent two-bedroom apartment outside the city centre, a realistic budget is VND 17–18 million per month, with utilities and building service charges on top.

A VND 15 million budget is generally not enough for a property in good condition, and finding a two-storey house at that price is even less likely.