Why Apartments Along National Highway 13 Are Becoming the New Residential Choice 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 professionals. However, the widening gap between income and property prices has made this goal increasingly elusive, forcing buyers to seek more practical housing solutions.

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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. Amid this context, 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 route connecting Ho Chi Minh City with 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 provinces attracting a large influx of migrant workers, with hundreds of thousands of professionals, engineers, and laborers settling long-term.

Additionally, the area along National Highway 13 is benefiting from long-term public transportation infrastructure development plans, including the expansion to 10 lanes, reaching up to 60 meters in width, and the construction of Metro Line No. 2. These improvements significantly reduce travel time between home and work. Many young professionals working in Ho Chi Minh City’s center but residing in the bordering 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 Meet Real Housing Needs

Today’s youth are no longer drawn to speculative or overly luxurious projects. Instead, they prioritize developments that cater to genuine living needs. A CBRE Vietnam survey indicates that individuals under 35 focus on affordability, convenient transportation, and a stable living environment 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 tailored to family life foster a stable community.

This is why many young individuals now view settling in this area as a long-term solution rather than a temporary fix, aligning with their financial plans and lifestyle preferences.

Long-Term Settlement Over Short-Term Choices

Instead of enduring long-term rentals or purchasing homes under significant financial strain, young buyers are proactively seeking areas with sustainable growth potential, where living value and property value can grow in tandem over time. National Highway 13, with its connectivity advantages and urban development potential, is increasingly meeting these expectations.

Experts predict 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.