Asked by a remote worker

“What should I budget for a decent one-bed condo?”

My answerShane Ruddle, 20+ years in Pattaya

Around ฿20,000 a month. Our average across both agencies is just over ฿18,000 for a one-bed of 30 to 45 square metres.

What ฿20,000 gets you depends a lot on the area: a small one-bed in Central Pattaya or Pratumnak, a slightly bigger one in an older Jomtien building, maybe only a studio in Wongamat, or a two- or three-bed house in East Pattaya.

Choose the building, not just the room. The pool, the gym and the internet make a bigger difference once you've signed for a year than the view from the bedroom.

Up to date as of November 2026. Rules in Thailand change often, so check the current position before you act.

Next stepWork out your monthly budget

The full story

Article

Renting a Condo in Pattaya: What I Tell Every Renter

Renting a condo in Pattaya? Typical rents, contract lengths, deposits, who pays agency fees, utilities, and why the building matters more than the room.

Article

The Best Area to Live in Pattaya Depends on Who You Are

Central Pattaya, Pratumnak, Jomtien, Wongamat or East Pattaya? Where I'd live at each stage of life, and what ฿20,000 a month rents in 2026.

Ask Shane

Looking for a place to rent?

I'll know which answer you've just read.

More questions: RentingAll 43 questions →
Renting · Asked by a couple trying Pattaya before they commit“Can I rent a condo for three to six months instead of a full year?”Six months is possible with some owners, usually at a slightly higher rent. Twelve months is the norm.My full answer Renting · Asked by someone moving next month“How much do I need up front to rent a condo, and is there an agency fee?”Usually two months' deposit plus one month's rent in advance. The renter pays no agency fee.My full answer Renting · Asked by a first-time renter“Friends lost their whole deposit at the end of a lease. How do I avoid that?”It mostly happens to people who rented direct or through a freelancer. A proper agency mediates when there's a disagreement.My full answer Renting · Asked by a family of four“What does a family house with a pool cost to rent?”Roughly ฿40,000 to ฿50,000 a month with a pool, or ฿30,000 to ฿40,000 without.My full answer