Cheap long-term rentals in Phuket: what ฿10,000–20,000 a month gets you (2026)
26% of Phuket long-term rentals cost ฿20,000 a month or less. What you get for the money, in which areas, and the costs to budget on top.
Phuket has a reputation for pricey pool villas, but plenty of people live here on a modest budget. Of the 145 homes listed for long-term rent on Matt in October 2026, 38 (26%) rent for ฿20,000 a month or less. Here is what that money gets you — and where.
What you get for ฿10,000–20,000
- Mostly a 1-bedroom condo: 30 of the 38 homes are condos or apartments, typically 25–35 m² with a kitchenette, often with a shared pool and gym.
- A few small houses: 8 are 1–2 bedroom houses or townhouses, mostly in Chalong.
- Typical rent in this group: ฿16,000 a month. 74% come fully furnished.
Where the budget homes are
| Area | Homes ≤ ฿20,000 | Cheapest |
|---|---|---|
| Phuket Town | 14 | ฿13,000 |
| Chalong | 10 | ฿10,000 |
| Kathu | 8 | ฿10,000 |
| Wichit | 4 | ฿15,000 |
| Rawai | 1 | ฿18,000 |
| Thalang | 1 | ฿20,000 |
Phuket Town and neighbouring Wichit are the cheapest areas overall — newer condo blocks near Central Phuket, schools and hospitals. Kathu, between Phuket Town and Patong, has 1-bedroom condos from ฿10,000. In Chalong you can still find small houses at this budget, a short ride from the southern beaches.
Budget homes available now
- Ratchaporn Plac — 1-bed condo, Kathu — ฿10,000/month
- Panasonic City — 1-bed condo, Kathu — ฿10,000/month
- Condo in Chalong — ฿12,000/month, furnished
- 1-bed condo in Chalong — ฿13,000/month, furnished
- The Rayal place — 1-bed condo, Phuket Town — ฿13,000/month
- 1-bed house in Chalong — ฿15,000/month, furnished
- Centrio Condo — 1-bed condo, Wichit — ฿15,000/month, furnished
- D condo Kathu — 1-bed condo, Kathu — ฿15,000/month, furnished
- Kathu condo — condo, Kathu — ฿15,000/month
- Phanason The City Condominium (macro) — 1-bed condo, Wichit — ฿15,000/month
- The Base rise condo — 1-bed condo, Wichit — ฿15,000/month, furnished
- D-Condo Creek — 1-bed condo, Kathu — ฿16,000/month, furnished
Live list, updated daily: rentals under ฿20,000 · under ฿30,000.
The costs to add on top of the rent
- Electricity: the biggest extra. Ask if you pay the government rate (around ฿4–5 a unit) or a landlord rate, which can be much higher. Air conditioning all day adds up fast.
- Water: usually a few hundred baht a month.
- Internet: fibre is cheap in Phuket; check whether it is already installed.
- Deposit: usually two months' rent plus the first month in advance for a one-year lease.
- Shorter leases cost more: where a home lists both, a 6-month contract is typically 13% more per month than a 1-year contract.
More on prices: Phuket Rent Report, October 2026 · how renting works for foreigners.
FAQ
Can you rent in Phuket for ฿15,000 a month?
Yes, mostly 1-bedroom condos in Kathu, Phuket Town and Wichit. On Matt in October 2026, 17 homes rent for ฿15,000 or less, the cheapest at ฿10,000.
What is the cheapest area to rent in Phuket?
Phuket Town: the typical home there rents for ฿18,000 a month, and it has the most homes under ฿20,000 on Matt (14).
Can I rent a house in Phuket for under ฿20,000?
A few: 8 of the 38 homes under ฿20,000 on Matt are small houses or townhouses, mostly 1 bedroom, in Chalong. Most cheap homes are condos.
What should I budget on top of the rent?
Electricity is the big one — ask whether it is billed at the government rate or a higher landlord rate. Add water, internet and, in some condos, common fees. Air conditioning all day can add several thousand baht a month.
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