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?

Newer premium listings do appear in District 1 (Ben Thanh area) — for example, Sunwah Pearl Silver House complex, 105 sqm, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, with a pool, gym, kids' playground and children's library on site. Owners are asking around 46 million VND/month, well above the 11–18 million range, but family-friendly for those with a higher budget.

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.

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.

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.

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.