Why Apartments Along National Highway 13 Are Becoming the New Preferred Residence for Young People in Ho Chi Minh City

For years, owning a home in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City has been a dream for many young individuals. However, the reality of the market reveals a growing gap between income and property prices, compelling buyers to seek more practical housing options.

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Savills Vietnam’s Q2/2025 report reveals that the average primary selling price in Ho Chi Minh City during 2024 and Q1/2025 reached approximately 90 million VND per square meter. Against this backdrop, a noticeable shift towards key connectivity hubs is underway, with National Highway 13 emerging as a standout choice.

National Highway 13 – The Leading Axis for Residential Relocation

National Highway 13 is a vital transportation artery connecting Ho Chi Minh City to the Northeast region, particularly the former Binh Duong Province—one of the fastest urbanizing and industrially developing localities in the country. According to the General Statistics Office, Binh Duong currently ranks among the top provinces attracting a large migrant workforce, with hundreds of thousands of professionals, engineers, and laborers residing long-term.

Additionally, the area along National Highway 13 is benefiting from long-term public transportation infrastructure developments, including the expansion to 10 lanes, spanning up to 60 meters, and the planned construction of Metro Line 2. These improvements significantly reduce commute times between home and work. In practice, many young professionals working in Ho Chi Minh City’s center but living in the adjacent areas of former Binh Duong have chosen National Highway 13 as an ideal balance between distance, cost, and quality of life.

Apartments Along National Highway 13 Catering to Real Housing Needs

Today’s youth are no longer drawn to speculative or overly luxurious projects. Instead, they prioritize developments that meet genuine housing needs. A CBRE Vietnam survey indicates that individuals under 35 focus on affordability, convenient transportation, and stable living environments over extravagant amenities.

Residential projects along National Highway 13 excel in meeting these criteria: Proximity to industrial zones and employment hubs reduces daily commute stress; competitive pricing compared to the city center makes homeownership more accessible for first-time buyers; and diverse amenities cater to family life, fostering a stable community.

This is why many young individuals now view settling along this corridor not as a temporary solution, but as a long-term choice aligned with their financial plans and lifestyle preferences.

Long-Term Settlement Over Short-Term Choices

Rather than settling for long-term renting or purchasing under significant financial strain, young buyers are proactively seeking areas with sustainable growth potential, where living value and property appreciation can coexist over time. National Highway 13, with its connectivity advantages and urban development potential, is increasingly meeting these expectations.

Experts note that in a real estate market trending toward stability and transparency, projects focused on genuine housing needs, strong connectivity, and clear legal frameworks will remain buyer priorities.

Introducing Bcons NewSky – A New Project on National Highway 13

Bcons NewSky project located on the frontage of National Highway 13. Source: Bcons Group

As the trend of settling along National Highway 13 gains momentum, Bcons Group is set to launch a new residential project on this key route on January 11, 2026. This development promises to be a notable option for genuine homebuyers while addressing the market’s real demand.