What rent costs, by type
| Home | Typical monthly rent (THB) | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Studio condo | 8,000 to 15,000 | Central Pattaya, Jomtien, Naklua |
| 1-bed condo | 12,000 to 25,000 | Most areas; sea views cost more |
| 2-bed condo | 25,000 to 50,000 | Jomtien, Pratumnak, Wongamat |
| 3-bed house with garden | 25,000 to 60,000 | East Pattaya, Huay Yai, Mabprachan |
| Pool villa | 50,000 to 150,000+ | East Pattaya, Na Jomtien, Bang Saray |
Six-month leases cost 10 to 20% more. Short lets of one to three months cost more again, especially from November to March.
What a normal lease looks like
- Deposit: two months' rent, refunded at the end minus damage. Plus the first month in advance.
- Length: 12 months is standard; 6 months is negotiable outside high season.
- Utilities: you pay electricity and water. In condos, check whether you're charged government rates or a building mark-up.
- Included: furniture, air conditioning, often internet in condos. Common-area fees are the owner's.
- TM30: the owner must file your address report within 24 hours. Ask for the receipt.
Before you sign
- View in the evening too: noise from bars, building sites and roads changes after dark.
- Photograph every room and existing damage, and attach the photos to the contract.
- Check the air conditioners were cleaned recently, the water pressure and the mobile signal.
- Get the contract in English and Thai, with the owner's ID and title deed copy.
- Agree in writing how and when the deposit is returned.
Homes available now
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