Highest Rent in Thailand

Top 100 cities ranked by highest rent

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Highest Rent — Thailand

1 Mae Chai 41 $300

2 Pak Thong Chai 27 $300

3 Samoeng 02 $300

4 Phrao 02 $300

5 Ban Mae Waen 02 $300

6 Ban Hat Lek 49 $300

7 Moeiwadi 25 $300

8 Ban Phru Nai 61 $300

9 Ban Dan Lan Hoi 09 $300

10 Ban Non Hom 74 $300

11 Huai Khot 15 $300

12 Ko Lanta 63 $300

13 Khet Rop Mueang 74 $300

14 Chai Buri 60 $300

15 Ban Karon 62 $300

16 Tham Phannara 64 $300

17 Tha Tum 29 $300

18 Tha Khanon 60 $300

19 San Sai 02 $300

20 Ban I Pat 48 $300

21 Nong Wua So 76 $300

22 Na Mom 68 $300

23 Muban Thep Thani 40 $300

24 Lan Krabue 11 $300

25 Fang 02 $300

26 Sawang Wirawong 75 $300

27 Ban Thung Klang 04 $300

28 Khun Yuam 01 $300

29 Ban Mae Thalop 02 $300

30 Saladan 63 $300

31 Samphantawong 40 $300

32 Ban Ao Nang 63 $300

33 Ban I Toeng 20 $300

34 Ban Nong Pradu 50 $300

35 Tha Pla 10 $300

36 In Buri 33 $300

37 Bang Nam Priao 44 $300

38 Kumphawapi 76 $300

39 Pong Nam Ron 48 $300

40 Wang Sai Phun 13 $300

41 Thung Hua Chang 05 $300

42 Mae Hong Son 01 $300

43 Ban I Loet 14 $300

44 Ban Khao Nang Sang Hua 50 $300

45 Ban Noen Hom 74 $300

46 Kanchanadit 60 $300

47 Bang Khun Non 40 $300

48 Ao Luek 63 $300

49 Dong Khilek 74 $300

50 Mae La Noi 01 $300

51 Phang Nga 61 $300

52 Bueng Kan 81 $300

53 Ban Khlong Chak Phra 40 $300

54 Sangkhla Buri 50 $300

55 Mae Tha 05 $300

56 Ban Ko Kaeo 62 $300

57 Wapi Pathum 24 $300

58 Phayakkhaphum Phisai 24 $300

59 Phon Charoen 81 $300

60 Kosum Phisai 24 $300

61 Chiang Saen 03 $300

62 Chawang 64 $300

63 Kham Sakae Saeng 27 $300

64 Si Wilai 81 $300

65 Khiri Mat 09 $300

66 Mai Khet 74 $300

67 Nong Chik 69 $300

68 Satuek 28 $300

69 Phrai Bueng 30 $300

70 Long 07 $300

71 Non Sang 79 $300

72 Ko Pha Ngan 60 $300

73 Wiang Sa 60 $300

74 Non Thai 27 $300

75 Rong Kwang 07 $300

76 Doi Lo 02 $300

77 Pho Thong 35 $300

78 Nuea Khlong 63 $300

79 Suwannaphum 25 $300

80 Chaiya 60 $300

81 Phayuha Khiri 16 $300

82 Ban Nam Yuen 58 $300

83 Nakhon Thai 12 $300

84 Ko Chang 49 $300

85 Huai Mek 23 $300

86 Don Sak 60 $300

87 Phanom Thuan 50 $300

88 Chom Thong 02 $300

89 Ban Dong Phra Ram 74 $300

90 Si Bun Rueang 79 $300

91 Na Wa 73 $300

92 Phimai 27 $300

93 Phai Sali 16 $300

94 Chiang Klang 04 $300

95 Chaiyo 35 $300

96 Khlung 48 $300

97 Waeng 25 $300

98 Ongkharak 43 $300

99 Yang Talat 23 $300

100 Ban Sam Chuk 51 $300

Cities with the highest rents in Thailand reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Mae Chai leads with a median rent of $300 per month.

High rents are typically found in cities with strong economies, large populations of young professionals, and limited housing supply. These markets often have low vacancy rates and competitive rental processes.

The rent burden in these cities can be significant, with many residents spending more than 30% of their income on housing. This has fueled discussions about rent control, affordable housing development, and tenant protections in many of these communities.

Did You Know?

1. Renters in Mae Chai pay $300/month — that's $3,600 per year on housing alone.
2. The general rule of thumb is that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income — in many of these cities, average earners exceed that threshold.
3. High-rent cities often have rental vacancy rates below 5%, creating intense competition for available units.

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