How to Find an Apartment in Bangkok
Finding an apartment in Bangkok is actually pretty easy if you know how to go about it. There is a bit of an oversupply of accommodation in Bangkok, which is great for people looking to buy or rent.
Having moved to Bangkok in 2025, I actually rented two apartments already, so I have some experience finding an apartment.
So in this blog post I’ll share some tips and tricks on what’s the best way to find a condo.
Which neighbourhood in Bangkok?
First, you need to understand in which neighbourhood you want to stay and live in Bangkok. It’s a big city and each area has their own pros and cons.
Most digital nomads/expats like to stay in the Sukhumvit area, which comprises of the Asok, Phrom Phong, Thonglor, Ekkamai and Phra Kanong neighbourhoods. This is probably also the most expensive area in Bangkok (next to Lumpini area).
Other areas that are popular are Sathorn (more known as the business district) and Ari (an up and coming neighbourhood with loads of cafes and restaurants). I’ve marked these neighbourhoods on the map above!
What are you looking for in a condo & apartment?
Are you looking for a condo with a good swimming pool since you like to swim (like me!)? Or would you like a condo building with a coworking space, since you work from home?
Another big topic is closeness to a BTS or metro station. This can be very handy, as Bangkok traffic is notorious and walking is not usually the preferred transportation method. Most expats/digital nomads base themselves around Sukhumvit and live close to a BTS station.
If you have any pets, also be aware that a lot of condo’s don’t allow pets in Bangkok, however, you can still find some that do. It’s just something you have to be explicit about when you are talking to agents.
One thing to bear in mind in South East Asia and especially Bangkok is that the kitchens are quite small, because not many people cook as it’s so easy and cheap to have food delivered. But if you love cooking you can definitely find apartments with bigger kitchens, you just need to find them.
Search for condo buildings
Newer condo buildings
There are a lot of very fancy, new condo buildings and they have swanky amenities and services. Almost all condo’s have a pool and a gym, but in some of the newer ones you can also find co-working spaces, Japanese onsens, rooftop gardens, golf simulator, automatic parking spots and even music rooms. If you value these things than renting an apartment in a newer building is definitely a great choice.
Of course, newer condo’s will be a tad more expensive, and often the unit sizes are a bit smaller, but it does depend on the building.
Older condo buildings
Depending on the building, older condo buildings can be quite lovely because they are still in good conditions and often, the apartment units are bigger than in the new buildings. If you are more of a homebody and/or you prefer to work from home, then this could be a good option for you! Also, these buildings are often much cheaper than the newer, fancier buildings.
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Whether you’re looking for newer or a bit older condo’s, it’s always good to check some of the reviews on Google maps. For example, some buildings have a lot of Airbnb units, and maybe you don’t want to stay in a condo where there are loads of tourists all the time.
Reach out to agents
If you found a few condo buildings that have piqued your interest, then you can search for it in Google, such as “[Condo name] rent”. You can go on DDproperty.com or Fazwaz.com and search for available units. Under each unit there is a agent contact name. You can contact them on Whatsapp or Line (Line will often get you faster response). Try to find agents that are verified as well.
Be aware that the apartments listed on these website are usually not up to date, but if you reach out to the agents, they will let you know what’s still available and will send you different options as well.
If you manage to have contact with a good agent, they will also be able to understand your preferences and can send you options that fit with your requirements.
Write a post on Facebook group(s)
One of the methods that works quite well is posting a condo search post on one of the Facebook groups, such as this one.
You can just create a post with all the things you’re looking for an apartment, including budget, location, if you have pets, etc and wait for agents to reply. Caution: you will receive A LOT of messages. And some agents to read the requirements very well so it adds more work for you to filter through all the messages.
But it’s a good way and you will see what is available in the market at the moment:)
If you check the Facebook page, you will also see properties for rent/sale and you can directly reply via those posts as well.
Tip: most people in Thailand/Bangkok use Line as a preferred way to communicate, so I’d recommend downloading Line and also getting a Thai phone number. Find out more in this blog post here.
Visit the condo building
Another thing you can do after you have made a list of possible condo buildings, is simply go visit the buildings and ask the Juristic offices if there are any available units. Most condominiums will have at least some available units, so it’s not a bad methodology.
As I haven’t tried this myself though, I can’t say that I have experience doing this, but I’ve heard and read from others that this is something you can try.
What do you need to rent an apartment in Bangkok?
There are a few things you will need to rent an apartment in Bangkok
Booking fee - the booking fee equals the first month of rent and you need to pay it to ‘book’ the apartment. The agent will usually send some documents to prove that the owner is actually the owner of the apartment.
Passport - you need to send a copy of your passport to the agent so that they can verify your identity and also to create the contract
International rent transfer with Wise
You will need to transfer the rent every month, of course. If you don’t have a Thai bank account (which is, at the time of writing, difficult to get for people who have the DTV visa), then you can also transfer overseas. The best rates are with Wise bank, for instance, and it’s quite easy to open an account there!
Rental terms
The most common lease period is one year. If you sign for 2 or more years you can actually also negotiate the price down.
When it comes to negotiating, it’s common to negotiate a bit, such as 10-20%, however more than that is uncommon, from what I understood. It also depends on the owner of the apartment, sometimes they just won’t budge.
The deposit is usually two months of rent, which you will get back after the lease is finished and the unit is not damaged.
Utilities such as electricity, water and wifi usually need to be paid separate, although some rental units also come included with wifi. If it’s not included, usually the agent that is helping you is able to get you also a wifi package. I would recommend AIS as a provider, since True can be a bit unstable.
Other Resources for Bangkok:
If you’re traveling to Bangkok as a digital nomad don’t forget to get travel insurance! I always use SafetyWing as my go to insurance.
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