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Monthly income from renting a condo in Thailand

Central City Property · 1 August 2025 · 2 min read
Monthly income from renting a condo in Thailand

What condo owners can realistically expect to earn in 2025


📊 Average Gross Rental Yields (2025)

LocationType of CondoAverage Monthly Rent (THB)Gross Yield (Annual)
Bangkok (CBD)1BR, 35–45 sqm฿18,000 – ฿35,0005% – 7%
PattayaStudio/1BR near beach฿12,000 – ฿25,0006% – 8%
PhuketResort-style 1BR฿15,000 – ฿40,0007% – 10%
Chiang MaiModern 1BR city condo฿10,000 – ฿18,0005% – 7%
Hua HinBeachfront studio฿12,000 – ฿22,0005% – 7%

🏙️ Example: Income from a 1-Bedroom Condo in Bangkok

LocationRental TypeMonthly Income (THB)Monthly Net Income*
Asoke / SukhumvitLong-term (1 yr)฿28,000฿22,000 – ฿24,000
Ari / LadpraoLocal expat area฿20,000฿16,000 – ฿18,000

Net income estimates exclude 10–20% management, maintenance, and tax costs.


🏖️ Example: Income from a Condo in Phuket

AreaRental TypeOccupancy RateEst. Monthly Gross*Monthly Net Income
Patong BeachAirbnb (short stay)70%฿50,000 – ฿60,000฿35,000 – ฿45,000
Rawai / Bang TaoLong-term expat100% (fixed)฿25,000 – ฿35,000฿20,000 – ฿28,000

Assumes ฿1,500–2,500/night rate for short stays. Higher in peak season.


💼 Factors That Affect Monthly Rental Income

FactorImpact on Income
LocationPrime areas yield more
Furnishing & AmenitiesFully furnished = higher rent
Building FacilitiesGym, pool, concierge = more desirable
Management CompanyCan charge 10–20% of monthly rent
Rental TypeShort-term = more profit but more management
Seasonality (for resorts)Phuket & Pattaya vary by season

💡 Tip for Investors

For consistent monthly income with low hassle, long-term condo rentals in Bangkok or Chiang Mai offer stable returns.
For higher returns with higher effort, short-term holiday rentals in Phuket or Pattaya can outperform if managed well.

Want to find out what a specific property could realistically earn — or explore options with strong rental potential?

The numbers in this article give a useful benchmark, but returns vary significantly depending on the building, location, and unit. We can help you identify properties in Pattaya with solid rental demand and give you a realistic picture of what to expect before you buy. Get in touch and let’s run the numbers together.

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