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Long-term rental · 30 days and longer

Long-term rental in Phuket: villas and condos from one month

Renting a house or an apartment in Phuket for a month, a season or a year is a different task from booking a hotel: different prices, a 6–12 month lease, a deposit, an electricity meter registered to the landlord. This page gives the picture of the long-term rental market as of October 2026: rent ranges by area and property type, seasonality, what to check in the lease and how renting from one month differs from nightly stays.

Layan Real Estate is a sales agency and does not run rentals itself. We pass long-term rental requests to vetted partners — Phuket management companies and rental agencies that work with projects from our catalog: 332 developments with a rental program across 19 areas of the island. Passing the request costs the tenant nothing.

Long-term here means 30 days or longer. Stays shorter than 30 days fall under the Hotel Act and require a hotel licence, so nightly rentals are a separate market that we do not cover.

332
Projects with a rental program in the catalog
19
Phuket areas covered
30 days
Minimum term
November – April
High season
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Author: · Ranges are guide figures from open data and partner experience, snapshot October 2026.

What it costs to rent in Phuket: reference points, October 2026

Monthly rent on a long-term lease, from our Thailand rent review. Actual prices depend on season, term, unit condition and negotiation.

Area / property typeRent per monthComment
Layan – Bang Tao, studio or 1BR$700–1,500Walking distance to the beach, shops and schools
Layan – Bang Tao, villa or house 2–3BR$1,500–4,000Beachfront and Laguna sit at the top of the range
Phuket, studio away from the sea$500–800The island’s entry budget
Phuket, 2BR villa$1,200–2,200The standard for a couple or a small family
Phuket, 3BR+ villa with pool$2,000–4,000+Premium segment, often beachfront
Kamala / Surinon request from partners20 projects with a rental program in the catalog
Rawai / Nai Harnon request from partners48 projects with a rental program in the catalog
Chalongon request from partners16 projects with a rental program in the catalog
Patong / Kata / Karonon request from partners21 projects with a rental program in the catalog

Reference points as of October 2026 from the layanre.com article on renting in Thailand. For comparison, the same review puts a studio or 1BR in central Bangkok at $700–1,200 and in Chiang Mai at $350–600. Leases are signed in baht; the exchange rate is the Bank of Thailand’s. There are no unit prices on this page: partners shortlist options against your request.

Seasonality: when to search and how rent moves

Long-term rent follows the tourist calendar less than nightly stays do, yet supply and demand still differ by month. Families with children tend to search in July–August before the school year, winter residents in October–November. A 12-month lease fixes the rate and evens out the seasonal swings.

November – March/April · high seasonPeak demand, especially December–February; winter residents take places for 1–3 monthsShort terms and seasonal contracts go up 20–40% and more; annual leases hold the rate
April and November · shoulder monthsModerate demand, wider choiceBetween peak and low values; a convenient moment for an annual lease
May – October · low seasonFewer tourists, more relocating families and remote workersShort-term rates are lower; owners are more willing to discount a long term
The long-term lease: what it must contain

Term

The Phuket standard is a 6- or 12-month lease. Long-stay contracts of 1–3 months exist too, at a higher monthly rate and mostly in high season.

Deposit

As a rule, 1–2 months’ rent plus the first month paid in advance. The lease should state what the deposit can be withheld for (damage, unpaid utilities) and within what period it is returned.

Utilities

Electricity and water are the tenant’s, by meter; the common-area fee (CAM fee) is the owner’s and is already built into the rent. Fix the electricity rate per kWh as a number: the PEA state tariff is about 4–5 THB, while landlords often charge 7–10 THB.

Registration

A one-year lease needs no registration. A lease longer than three years is enforceable only when registered at the Land Department — this does not apply to a typical long-term rental.

Termination and renewal

Early-exit terms (30–60 days’ notice, what happens to the deposit) and the rule for revising the rate on renewal are agreed up front — otherwise a dispute over 5% can cost you a good home.

Subletting

Re-letting the unit nightly is usually prohibited by both the lease and the condominium rules: for the owner it is a Hotel Act risk, for the tenant it means losing the deposit.

How we pass your request to partners
  1. You send a request. Property type, area, monthly budget, term and move-in date — five fields are enough to understand the task.
  2. We clarify the details. If needed we ask one or two questions in a messenger: number of bedrooms, parking, pets, whether a school nearby matters.
  3. We hand it to a vetted partner. The request goes to a management company or rental agency that covers the area and property type you need. We choose partners by their track record with projects from our catalog.
  4. The partner shortlists and shows. Options, viewings (including video viewings) and negotiation of terms are handled by the partner, directly with you.
  5. Contract with the partner or the owner. The lease, the deposit and the hand-over report are signed between you and the partner or the owner. We are not a party to the deal.

Layan Real Estate is a sales agency and does not run rentals itself: we pass the request to partners, and the tenant signs the lease with them or with the owner. We charge the tenant no commission; the partner’s own terms, including any finder’s fee, are disclosed by the partner before signing.

Checklist before signing
  • The owner or their representative is confirmed by documents — title to the unit and an ID; the person signing is that person.
  • Rent, currency (baht), term, move-in date and deposit are written in the lease as numbers.
  • The electricity rate per kWh and the meter readings on move-in day are recorded in the hand-over report and on photos.
  • It is clear who pays for internet, water, waste collection and common-area upkeep.
  • Early-exit terms and the deposit refund are described with deadlines.
  • You have viewed the property in person or on a video call before paying anything.
  • The deposit goes against a receipt or the lease to the owner’s or the partner company’s account, not to a private intermediary’s card.
  • If you plan to live with pets or work remotely, this is agreed in writing (building rules, internet).
Rent first, buy later

A year of renting is a good way to test an area before buying: how loud the road gets in high season, how long the school run takes, how the management company behaves. If you plan to live in Phuket for more than 5–7 years, an instalment plan on an off-plan unit often costs about the same as rent over that period — and at the end you own the asset. Buying is what we do: catalog shortlist, developer and title checks, deal support.

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Long-term rental · 30 days and longer

Long-term rental request

Tell us what you are looking for and we will pass the request to a partner who covers that area and property type. Replies usually come within one business day.

This page gives market reference points for long-term rentals in Phuket as of October 2026, compiled from layanre.com materials; it is not an offer of specific units and not financial advice. Layan Real Estate is neither a landlord nor a rental agent: we pass requests to partners, the tenant signs the lease with the partner or the owner, we charge the tenant no commission, and the partner’s terms are disclosed before signing.

By sending the request you agree that your contact details are passed to a rental partner and to the privacy policy. By submitting the form you agree to the privacy policy

FAQ

How much does a villa rental in Phuket cost per month?

By our rent review as of October 2026, a 2BR villa on a long-term lease rents for $1,200–2,200 a month, a 3BR+ villa with pool for $2,000–4,000 and above; in Layan and Bang Tao a house or villa with 2–3 bedrooms is $1,500–4,000. A single month in high season costs more than the annual rate — that is a long-stay, not a long-term rental.

How much are Phuket apartments for rent monthly?

A studio away from the sea is $500–800 a month, a studio or 1BR near the Layan and Bang Tao infrastructure is $700–1,500 (reference points, October 2026). A condo in a complex with a pool and gym usually costs more than a stand-alone studio of the same size but saves on transport.

Can foreigners rent property in Phuket long term?

Yes. A foreign tenant signs an ordinary lease with the owner or the management company; a lease of up to three years needs no registration. What matters in practice is the lease itself, the deposit receipt and a hand-over report with meter readings.

Can I rent in Phuket for a year, and what does it give me?

Yes, a 12-month lease is the market standard alongside a 6-month one. An annual lease fixes the rate for the whole term and is usually noticeably cheaper per month than a seasonal 1–3 month rental.

Do I need a deposit, and how much is it?

As a rule the deposit equals 1–2 months’ rent, plus the first month is paid in advance. It is returned on move-out less confirmed damage and unpaid utilities; the grounds for withholding and the deadline should be in the lease.

Who pays electricity and utilities?

Electricity and water — the tenant, by meter; the common-area fee — the owner. The key question is the rate per kWh: the PEA state tariff is about 4–5 THB, leases often say 7–10 THB. A studio or 1BR with air conditioning usually runs $50–100 a month, a villa with pool $150–350.

Is it cheaper to rent in Phuket in low season?

For short terms, yes: from May to October short-term rates drop and owners discount longer terms more readily, while in high season short terms go up 20–40% and more. Annual lease rates move far less, but the choice of units for a 12-month lease is widest in April–October.

How do I avoid rental scams in Phuket?

Pay nothing before a viewing (in person or on video), sign with the owner or a company with confirmed authority, pay the deposit against a receipt to the owner’s or company’s account rather than a private card, and record meter readings on move-in. We route requests through partners precisely so that a professional runs these checks.

Read before you search
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