How to find the right place, what it costs, and how to avoid rookie mistakes.
Quick answer
A modern studio starts around ฿8,000 to ฿12,000 a month. A sea-view one-bedroom condo runs ฿15,000 to ฿25,000, and a house with a garden ฿20,000 to ฿40,000. Expect a two-month deposit plus one month in advance on a twelve-month contract.
Renting is simple and affordable once you know the ropes. A modern studio starts around ฿8,000–฿12,000/month; a sea-view 1-bedroom condo runs ฿15,000–฿25,000; a house with a garden ฿20,000–฿40,000.
Jomtien for the beach & value, central Pattaya for nightlife & convenience, Na Jomtien & Bang Saray for quiet and space. See our vetted rentals.
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From the local guide
Renting is easy here; choosing the right area is the real decision. Each Pattaya and Jomtien neighborhood has its own pace, crowd, and what sits within a short walk.
Our companion ebook breaks the areas down with the local food, beaches, and markets around each.
Explore the area guideTwo months' rent as a deposit plus the first month in advance is the norm on a twelve-month contract. Shorter leases usually cost more per month and may still require the same deposit.
No. Most landlords accept cash or a transfer, and many foreigners rent before opening an account. A Thai account does make monthly payment and utility bills easier once you are settled.
Rarely. Electricity, water and internet are normally billed on top. Electricity is the one to watch, since air conditioning can add several thousand baht a month in hot season.
For a first rental, yes. Agents are usually paid by the landlord rather than the tenant, so their help costs you nothing directly and saves a great deal of walking.
Next step
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