Renting a house in Pattaya gives you a garden, often a private pool and far more space than a condo, but it also hands you jobs a condo building does for you. This guide shows what houses actually rent for on our website today, where most of them are, and what to agree in writing before you sign.
What a house in Pattaya rents for
We looked at every house and townhouse offered for rent on pearlpropertythailand.com on 9 November 2026: 171 homes, including houses that are offered for sale and rent. These are asking rents, not signed contracts, so treat them as a starting point for negotiation rather than a market index.
| Bedrooms | Homes listed | Typical monthly rent (median) | Middle half of listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18 | ฿25,000 | ฿17,000 – ฿35,000 |
| 3 | 58 | ฿40,000 | ฿32,000 – ฿55,000 |
| 4 | 54 | ฿80,000 | ฿60,000 – ฿120,000 |
| 5 | 26 | ฿115,000 | ฿80,000 – ฿150,000 |
Source: Pearl Property listings, 9 November 2026. Homes with six or more bedrooms (15 listings) are left out because the sample is too small for a fair median.
The jump from three to four bedrooms is the biggest step in the table. Four-bedroom homes are more often full pool villas on larger plots, while many three-bedroom homes are family houses in gated villages. Ask what you are paying for: a private pool, land and location move the rent more than the bedroom count alone.
Where the rental houses are
Most rental houses sit inland, not on the beach road. In the same snapshot, the areas with the most listings were:
- East Pattaya – 48 homes, median ฿46,500 a month. The widest choice of gated villages, close to international schools and golf. See our guide to living in East Pattaya.
- Jomtien – 35 homes, median ฿100,000. Fewer, larger homes closer to the sea.
- Mabprachan – 24 homes, median ฿60,000. Lake-side villages east of the city.
- Huai Yai and Chak Nok – 13 homes each, medians of ฿80,000 and ฿100,000. Newer pool villas with more land.
If you want to walk to the beach, budget for a higher rent or consider a condo instead. If a garden and a quiet street matter more, start east of Sukhumvit Road. You can filter live homes on our houses for rent in Pattaya page.
Furnished, minimum term and what is included
Almost every house we list for rent is offered fully furnished (135 of 171). Of the listings that state a minimum term, 53 ask for 12 months and 39 accept 6 months; the rest do not state one, so ask. Shorter stays usually cost more per month; our guide to monthly vs yearly rentals explains the trade-off.
The advertised rent rarely covers everything. Before you compare two houses, get these answers in writing:
- Electricity and water: are they billed from the utility bill in the owner's name, or at a rate the landlord sets?
- Pool and garden: who pays the pool service, chemicals and gardener, and how often do they come?
- Estate fees: does the village charge a common fee, and is it included in the rent?
- Internet: is a line installed, and in whose name?
- Air conditioning: who pays for regular cleaning and repairs?
Your checklist before signing
A house has more that can go wrong than a condo, and there is no building manager on site. Use this list at the viewing and again at handover:
- A written contract that names the deposit, when and how it is returned, and what can be deducted.
- An inventory of furniture and appliances, signed by both sides, with dated photos of existing damage.
- Run every tap, shower and air-conditioner; check the pool pump and lights; open every door and window lock.
- Check the gate, alarm or estate security, and who holds spare keys.
- Ask the house rules: pets, guests, parking, noise and changes to the garden.
- Agree who to call for repairs, and how quickly urgent problems must be fixed.
- Agree notice periods for ending the lease early, from either side.
Rental contracts in Thailand vary a lot from landlord to landlord. Our guide to house and condo rental agreements walks through each clause.
House or condo: which suits you?
| House | Condo | |
|---|---|---|
| Space and garden | More indoor and outdoor space | Balcony; shared gardens |
| Pool | Often private | Shared |
| Maintenance | You coordinate pool, garden and repairs | Building staff handle common areas |
| Location | Mostly inland, car needed | Beach and city centre options |
| Pets | Often easier, ask the owner | Depends on building rules |
Families with children and pets usually lean towards a house; people who want to walk to the beach and lock up for a few months usually lean towards a condo. See our guide to apartments for rent if you are still deciding.
How Pearl Property helps
We shortlist houses that match your budget and area, ask the owners the questions above before you view, and go through the contract with you. Our team speaks English, German, Thai, French and Chinese. Browse the current houses for rent in Pattaya or tell us what you need.
Pattaya House Rental Checklist
Every question to ask the landlord, from pool service to deposit return, on one printable page.
About the author
Peer JohannsenPeer Johannsen is the Managing Director of Pearl Property Pattaya, an agency working in the Pattaya market since 2015. He advises in German and English, and buyers who want the legal side of a Thai purchase explained in their own language can ask him to walk through it: what foreign quota means for a condominium, where a leasehold structure is used instead of freehold, and what happens between reservation and transfer of ownership. The agency as a whole advises in English, German, Thai, French and Chinese, and covers condos, houses, villas, land and new developments across Jomtien, Pratumnak, Wongamat, Naklua, East Pattaya, Huai Yai, Na Jomtien and Bang Saray — whether you are looking at an off-plan unit in a new project or a resale condo. If you would rather have that first conversation in German, ask for Peer when you contact the office.
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