Phuket Rent Report, October 2026: Long-Term Rental Prices by Area
What a long-term rental really costs in Phuket: median rent by area, property type and bedrooms from 145 real listings — typical rent ฿30,000 a month.
What does a long-term rental really cost in Phuket? We looked at every home listed for long-term rent on Matt in October 2026 — 145 homes from 3 Phuket agencies, including 44 that have already been rented — and calculated the typical (median) monthly rent by area, property type and number of bedrooms.
Key findings
- The typical Phuket rental costs ฿30,000 a month. Half of all homes rent for between ฿20,000 and ฿50,000.
- Location is the biggest factor: a typical home in Koh Kaew (฿46,000) costs more than twice as much as one in Phuket Town (฿18,000).
- Cheaper homes go first. Homes that have already been rented had a median of ฿25,000, versus ฿32,000 for homes still available.
- Pet-friendly homes are scarce: only 16% accept pets.
- Short leases cost more: a 6-month contract is typically 13% more per month than a 1-year contract.
- 66% of homes are fully furnished, and 24% have a private or shared pool.
Rent by area
Median monthly rent, 1-year contract. Areas with at least 5 listings.
| Area | Homes | Median / month | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koh Kaew | 6 | ฿46,000 | ฿35,000 – ฿50,000 |
| Chalong | 48 | ฿35,000 | ฿25,000 – ฿60,000 |
| Thalang | 10 | ฿35,000 | ฿25,000 – ฿48,000 |
| Rawai | 18 | ฿30,000 | ฿25,000 – ฿50,000 |
| Kathu | 24 | ฿25,000 | ฿16,000 – ฿40,000 |
| Wichit | 9 | ฿23,000 | ฿15,000 – ฿34,000 |
| Phuket Town | 23 | ฿18,000 | ฿16,000 – ฿25,000 |
Rent by property type
| Type | Homes | Median / month | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa | 21 | ฿85,000 | ฿70,000 – ฿95,000 |
| House | 64 | ฿35,000 | ฿30,000 – ฿50,000 |
| Townhouse | 14 | ฿25,000 | ฿22,000 – ฿25,000 |
| Condo / apartment | 46 | ฿16,500 | ฿15,000 – ฿23,000 |
Rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Homes | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 43 | ฿16,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | 38 | ฿30,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | 39 | ฿42,000 |
| 4+ bedrooms | 18 | ฿75,000 |
Price bands
| Monthly rent | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Under ฿15,000 | 6% |
| ฿15,000 – ฿25,000 | 25% |
| ฿25,000 – ฿40,000 | 34% |
| ฿40,000 – ฿70,000 | 19% |
| ฿70,000 and up | 17% |
What this means
For renters: a budget of about ฿30,000 opens up most of the island; under ฿25,000 look at Phuket Town, Kathu and Wichit, or a condo. If you have a pet, start your search early.
For owners and agents: in our data, homes that rented were cheaper than those still on the market — pricing close to the area median helps a home rent faster. Check the area pages for current prices before setting rent.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Phuket in 2026?
Across 145 homes listed for long-term rent on Matt in October 2026, the median rent is ฿30,000 a month; half of all homes rent for between ฿20,000 and ฿50,000.
Which area of Phuket is cheapest to rent?
Phuket Town is the cheapest of the areas we track, with a median of ฿18,000 a month, followed by Wichit (฿23,000) and Kathu (฿25,000).
How much is a condo vs a house in Phuket?
A condo or apartment has a median rent of ฿16,500 a month, a house ฿35,000, a townhouse ฿25,000 and a villa ฿85,000.
Is it hard to find a pet-friendly rental in Phuket?
Yes — only 16% of homes (23 of 145) accept pets. Start early and ask agencies directly; some owners agree for a larger deposit.
Is a short lease more expensive?
Usually. Where a home lists both prices, the 6-month rent is a median 13% higher than the 1-year rent.
Methodology
Data: all homes published for long-term rent on mattproperty.com on 20 October 2026, from 3 Phuket agencies, including homes rented in recent weeks (145 homes with a price; commercial units excluded). Rent is the asking rent for a 1-year contract, or the shortest contract offered when no 1-year price is listed. "Median" is the middle value; "middle half" is the 25th–75th percentile. Areas with fewer than 5 homes are not shown separately. Matt's listings lean towards Chalong, Kathu, Rawai and Phuket Town, so this is a snapshot of the homes on Matt, not the whole market. We will update this report regularly.
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