In 2026 the average one-bedroom condo in Pattaya rents for roughly ฿12,000–20,000 per month on a one-year contract, with studios from about ฿8,000 and premium beachfront units running ฿30,000–60,000+. Where you are on that spread comes down to area, building age and how close the beach is. Here are the real numbers we see across our lettings desk.
Typical monthly rents by unit type
Studios (25–35 sqm): ฿8,000–14,000 in decent buildings; older blocks further from the beach dip below that, new-build studios with facilities push ฿15,000. One-bedrooms (35–55 sqm): ฿12,000–20,000 covers most of the market; ฿15,000 gets a modern unit with pool and gym in Jomtien or Central Pattaya. Two-bedrooms: ฿20,000–40,000 depending heavily on building class. Luxury and true beachfront: ฿40,000–90,000 in the landmark Wongamat and Northpoint-class towers.
Area by area
Jomtien is the volume market and best value beach living — one-beds commonly ฿12,000–16,000, with beachfront buildings at ฿18,000–25,000; browse condos for rent in Jomtien to see live examples. Central Pattaya commands similar money for walkability rather than sea views. Pratumnak sits slightly higher for its quiet, prestigious hill setting. Wongamat/Naklua is the premium strip — expect ฿20,000+ for anything modern near the sand. East Pattaya is where condo rents are cheapest (฿7,000–12,000) but it is really house-rental territory. Seasonality matters: November–March high season tightens supply, and short 1–3 month winter lets price 20–40% above annual rates.
What is included — and what is not
Pattaya rentals come furnished as standard, usually including building common fees. Tenants pay electricity (government-meter buildings at ~฿4–5/unit are markedly cheaper to run than buildings billing ฿7–8), water, and internet. Standard terms: one-year lease, two months' deposit plus one month in advance, shorter terms negotiable at a premium. Lettings of under 30 days are restricted by law — covered in our guide to renting out property in Thailand.
If you are a landlord reading this
These rents translate into gross yields of roughly 5–7% on sensibly bought units — a ฿2.5m Jomtien one-bed at ฿14,000/month grosses about 6.7%. The units that let fastest share three traits: walkable to the beach or BaseHi/Terminal-class amenities, government electricity meters, and honest photography. Rental income is taxable but modest after deductions — see how property taxes work for foreigners.
Renting versus buying
A useful yardstick: a condo renting at ฿15,000/month typically sells around ฿2.5–3 million — so five to six years' rent buys the unit outright. That is why many long-stay tenants become buyers; if that is the direction you are heading, see what condos cost in Pattaya.
Our lettings team can tell you what a specific building achieves this season — not last year's guess. Browse rentals and sales or tell us your budget and we will send a shortlist the same day.