34 condos for Rent in Pattaya, Thailand • Page 1 of 2
Long-term condo rentals in Pattaya typically run from around ฿10,000/month for a simple studio to ฿60,000+ for large sea-view units on the beachfront. Standard terms are a 12-month contract with a two-month security deposit plus one month in advance; electricity and water are billed separately. Renting first is also the smartest way to test a neighbourhood before you buy — tell us your budget and area and we'll shortlist units the same day.
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Pattaya runs on two rental clocks. The long-term market — six- and twelve-month contracts — is where residents, working expats and serious winter escapers live, and it is what this page lists. The short-term holiday market is a different business with different buildings and different rules, and many condominiums restrict it outright. Long-term supply is deepest in Jomtien and Central Pattaya, where the studio and one-bedroom stock is; Pratumnak and Wong Amat carry the quieter, higher-end contracts. The season matters: stock tightens noticeably from November to February when the winter residents arrive, and the best units at fair prices go quickly.
The standard Pattaya lease is twelve months, with a two-month security deposit and one month's rent in advance — six-month terms exist but usually price higher per month. Tenants pay electricity and water on top, metered by the building or the provider, and it's worth checking the rate the building charges rather than assuming the government tariff. Furnished is the norm; what varies is quality, so the inventory list attached to the contract is worth ten minutes of attention. We walk tenants through the deposit terms and handover condition so the exit, a year later, is as clean as the entry.
Renting first is also the smartest way to choose where to eventually buy, and the areas sort themselves quickly. Central Pattaya suits tenants who want everything walkable and don't mind the volume that comes with it. Jomtien is the pragmatic middle — beach, value, and the city a ten-minute drive away. Pratumnak offers green hill quiet between the two centres, Wong Amat the premium beachfront address, and Na Jomtien genuine seaside calm for tenants with a car. Tell us the life you're setting up — commute, schools, gym, nightlife or none of it — and we'll shortlist buildings rather than just districts.
Long-term (12-month) rates start around ฿8,000–12,000/month for studios away from the beach, ฿15,000–25,000 for modern one-bedroom units in popular buildings, and ฿30,000–60,000+ for large or beachfront sea-view condos. Short-term stays price higher per month.
The market standard is a 12-month contract with a two-month security deposit plus the first month's rent paid up front. Electricity (typically ฿4–7/unit) and water are billed separately; most condos come fully furnished.
Yes — there are no restrictions on foreigners renting property in Thailand. You'll need your passport, and for leases longer than a year the contract can be registered at the Land Office, though 12-month contracts don't require it.
Renting for 6–12 months first is the approach we recommend to most newcomers: it lets you test neighbourhoods and buildings before committing. If you plan to stay several years, buying often works out cheaper — gross rental yields of 5–8% mean rent roughly pays back a unit's price in 12–20 years.
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