Renting a Condo in Phuket: What Every Budget Gets You in 2026
By Islander Home Team
For most people moving to Phuket, a condo is their first home. It is an affordable way to live here, with the building taking care of the pool and security, and arranging a one-year lease is straightforward. However, rents vary considerably from one area to another. So, what can you expect to get for your budget?
As of mid-October 2026, we list 143 condos and apartments for rent. The figures below cover all of these listings.
The numbers
- Median rent: ฿25,000 a month
- Cheapest: ฿12,500 a month
- Most common unit: one bedroom (102 of 143), typically about 33 sq.m
- Two bedrooms: 33 units; studios: 6
- Swimming pool in the building: 78 of the listings mention one
What each budget gets you
| Monthly rent | Units | What you typically get | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to ฿15,000 | 13 | One bedroom, about 30 sq.m | Kathu, Phuket Town |
| ฿15,001 to ฿20,000 | 37 | One bedroom, about 30 sq.m | Phuket Town, Kathu |
| ฿20,001 to ฿30,000 | 46 | Mostly one bedroom, about 34 sq.m; a few two-bedrooms | Phuket Town, Kathu, Bang Tao |
| ฿30,001 to ฿50,000 | 30 | A larger one-bedroom or a two-bedroom, about 48 sq.m | Rawai, Bang Tao, Kathu, Patong |
| Over ฿50,000 | 17 | Mostly two bedrooms, about 68 sq.m, near a beach | Bang Tao, Rawai, Kata |
For a budget under ฿20,000, focus on Kathu or Phuket Town. All 13 units priced at ฿15,000 or less are in these two areas, as are 31 of the 37 units priced between ฿15,000 and ฿20,000. Finding a condo within this budget near the beaches is rare.
Area by area
| Area | Units | Median rent | One-bedroom median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phuket Town | 42 | ฿20,000 | ฿20,000 |
| Kathu | 41 | ฿20,000 | ฿16,000 |
| Bang Tao | 29 | ฿35,000 | ฿27,000 |
| Rawai | 15 | ฿35,000 | ฿32,000 |
| Patong | 9 | ฿32,000 | ฿32,000 |
Kathu offers excellent value. The median rent for a one-bedroom condo is ฿16,000, while a two-bedroom costs about ฿32,000. Most units are in the large D Condo buildings, just ten minutes from Central Phuket and the road that crosses the hill to Patong.
Phuket Town suits those who prefer city living. Newer buildings near Central Phuket and the old town offer convenient access to cafés, markets and hospitals, with a median rent of ฿20,000.
Bang Tao and Rawai offer beachside living at a higher price. A one-bedroom near Bang Tao Beach or Laguna has a median rent of ฿27,000, while a two-bedroom in the same area is closer to ฿69,000. In Rawai, a one-bedroom costs about ฿32,000.
A few examples from the current list
- A one-bedroom corner unit at The Wide Condo, Phuket Town: ฿12,500 a month
- A garden and pool-view unit at dcondo Creek, Kathu: ฿15,000 a month
- A new sea-view unit of 50 sq.m at Supalai Vista, Phuket Town: ฿17,000 a month
- A renovated 60 sq.m corner unit at The Nice Condo, Bang Tao: ฿25,000 a month
- A two-bedroom at D Condo Reef, Kathu, with a pool view from every room: ฿32,000 a month
- A one-bedroom just three minutes' walk from Rawai Beach: ฿35,000 a month
What to ask before you sign
- Electricity rate. Some buildings charge the government rate, while others add a margin. Make sure you know which rate applies, as air conditioning accounts for most of your electricity bill.
- Deposit and advance. For a one-year lease, a two-month deposit plus one month of rent in advance is common.
- What is included. Internet, common-area fees and cleaning may be included in the rent, but this varies by property.
- Lease length. Most owners prefer a one-year contract. Shorter stays usually cost more per month and may not be available at all.
For a full checklist of what to agree on before signing, see before you sign a lease in Phuket. If you would prefer a house, see what ฿50,000 a month rents in Phuket.
Looking for a condo to rent? Contact K. Thanya with your budget and preferred area, and we will send you a list of what is available this week.
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