Long-term condo rental · 30 days and longer

Phuket apartments for rent monthly: long-term condos

A condo is the most predictable long-term rental format in Phuket: the common-area fee is already in the rent, the pool and gym are run by the management company, and the electricity bill for a studio or 1BR usually stays within $50–100 a month. This page covers what matters specifically for condos and apartments: what the rent includes, condominium rules, parking, internet, minimum terms. The overall market picture and seasonality are on the long-term rental in Phuket page.

The catalog lists 115 condos and apart-hotels with a rental program, 50 of them in Layan and Bang Tao. We pass rental requests to partners — building management companies and rental agencies; we do not run rentals ourselves and charge the tenant no commission.

115

Condos and apart-hotels with a rental program

Of them in Layan and Bang Tao

$700–1,500 / month

Studio or 1BR near infrastructure, October 2026

$50–100 / month

Studio or 1BR electricity at the state tariff

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Author: Artem Bukhkalov, Layan Real Estate · Ranges are guide figures from open data and partner experience, snapshot October 2026.

Condo rent in Phuket: reference points, October 2026

Monthly rent on a 6–12 month lease. The common-area fee (CAM fee) is already included; electricity and water are extra, by meter.

Area / unit type	Rent per month	Comment
Layan – Bang Tao, studio or 1BR	$700–1,500	Walking distance to the beach, shops and schools
Layan, 1BR in a new complex	$900–1,500	Worked example for a Layan Verde unit in our short-term vs long-term article
Layan, studio in a completed complex	$700–1,000	Worked example for a Layan Green Park studio in the same article
Phuket, studio away from the sea	$500–800	The island’s entry budget
Kamala / Surin, condos	on request from partners	11 condos and apart-hotels with a rental program in the catalog
Rawai / Nai Harn, condos	on request from partners	24 condos and apart-hotels with a rental program in the catalog
Chalong, condos	on request from partners	4 condos and apart-hotels with a rental program in the catalog
Patong / Kata / Karon, condos	on request from partners	14 condos and apart-hotels with a rental program in the catalog

Reference points as of October 2026 from the layanre.com articles on renting in Thailand and on short-term vs long-term rental in Phuket; leases are signed in baht at the Bank of Thailand rate. 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 and leisure.

Season and condos: what changes

Condos react to the season more gently than villas: the annual-lease audience — hotel and clinic staff, families with children at international schools, remote workers — lives on the island year-round. Units in complexes with a rental program often move into the short-term pool in winter, so the choice for an annual lease is widest in April–October. Seasons in detail are on the long-term rental page.

November – March/April	Part of the units sit in the rental pool; supply for annual leases is tighter	Seasonal 1–3 month rates are above annual ones
April and November	Transition months; units come back from the pool	Owners are ready for a 6–12 month lease
May – October	Relocating families and school-year moves (July–August)	Widest choice and willingness to discount a long term

Condo lease: what is specific

What the rent includes

The common-area maintenance fee (CAM fee) is the owner’s expense; the tenant does not pay it separately. Electricity and water are metered on top of the rent; internet is by agreement and is often already connected.

Condominium rules

The by-laws and house rules of the condominium juristic person apply to tenants too: minimum rental term, pets, guests, noise, pool access by key card. Ask for the rules before signing — the condo committee can restrict those who break them.

Electricity

For a studio or 1BR with air conditioning — $50–100 a month at the PEA state tariff, for a 2BR — $80–150. If the meter is in the owner’s or the management company’s name, the rate per kWh (often 7–10 THB against PEA’s 4–5) must be in the lease as a number.

Parking and key cards

A car or bike space, the number of key cards and guest access to the complex go in writing: in some complexes parking is not assigned to every unit and is allocated by the management company.

Minimum term and deposit

Long-term rental starts at 30 days; the standard lease is 6 or 12 months. The deposit is, as a rule, 1–2 months’ rent plus the first month in advance; refund and withholding terms go in the lease.

Early exit and renewal

30–60 days’ notice, what happens to the deposit on an early move-out and the rule for revising the rate on renewal are agreed up front.

How we pass your request to partners

You send a request. Property type, area, monthly budget, term and move-in date — five fields are enough to understand the task.
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.
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.
The partner shortlists and shows. Options, viewings (including video viewings) and negotiation of terms are handled by the partner, directly with you.
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.

What to check at a condo viewing

Air conditioners: switch them all on, check noise, cooling and leak marks on the wall under the unit.
Internet: fibre connected in the unit, speed tested, whose name the provider contract is in.
Meters: whose name electricity and water are in, what rate per kWh goes into the lease, readings recorded and photographed.
Building rules: minimum term, pets, guests, pool and gym by key card.
Parking: whether a space is assigned, how many key cards you get.
Noise: road, nearby construction, a bar or restaurant downstairs — at different times of day.
Furniture and appliances: an inventory with photos in the hand-over report, especially with a separate deposit for them.
Documents: title to the unit and the signatory’s ID, a receipt for the deposit.

Rent first, buy later

A year in a rented condo is a way to test the complex before buying: the management company, the neighbours, the real electricity bills. If your horizon is more than 5–7 years, an instalment plan on an off-plan studio or 1BR often costs about the same as rent over that period, and at the end you own a unit that can earn through a rental program. Condos and apart-hotels are in the catalog.

Developer: VillaCarte GroupUnder construction · 2026

Layan · Condo-hotel

Layan Green Park

Phuket’s first eco condo-hotel (EDGE): Phase 1 operating since 2024, Phase 2 completes in 2026

resale from $142,602Prices & terms →

Developer: VillaCarte GroupUnder construction · 2028

Layan · Condo-hotel

Layan Verde

A self-contained seaside eco-quarter 700m from Layan beach — VillaCarte Group’s flagship

from $235,995Prices & terms →

Under construction · 2027

Layan · Condominium

Sun Hills Layan

Condo near Layan beach: 388 units, completion Q4 2027, interest-free 5-stage instalments

from ~$124,800Prices & terms →

Completed

Layan · Condo-hotel

Sunshine Beach

First-line apartments on Layan beach with the Kora hotel component, ~50 m to the sea

from ~$158,147Prices & terms →

Under construction · 2028

Layan · Condominium

Bamboo Forest

Condo complex between Layan and Bang Tao: 135 units, completion 2027–2028, entry from ~$172,000

from ~$172,000Prices & terms →

Under construction · 2026

Layan · Condominium

Bellevue Beachfront

Condos 50 meters from Layan beach with coworking and two pools, completion December 2026

from ~$200,176Prices & terms →

Open the project catalog →

Long-term condo rental · 30 days and longer

Condo rental request

Give us the area, budget and term and we will pass the request to a partner who works with Phuket complexes.

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.

FAQ

How much is a condo or apartment in Phuket per month?

Reference points for October 2026: 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; a worked example for a 1BR in a new Layan complex gives $900–1,500. A single month in high season costs more than the annual rate.

Can I rent a condo in Phuket for a year?

Yes, a 12-month lease is the market standard alongside a 6-month one. The choice for an annual lease is wider in April–October: in winter part of the units in complexes with a rental program work in the short-term pool.

Can foreigners rent an apartment in Phuket long term?

Yes. A foreign tenant signs an ordinary lease with the owner or the building’s management company; leases of up to three years need no registration. Complexes with a management company are also easier to verify — it keeps the register of owners.

Is the common-area fee (CAM fee) included in condo rent?

For the tenant, yes: the CAM fee for the pool, security, lobby and lifts is paid by the owner and is already built into the rent. Separately the tenant pays metered electricity and water and, by agreement, internet.

Who pays electricity in a rented condo, and how much is it?

The tenant, by meter: for a studio or 1BR with air conditioning — $50–100 a month at the PEA state tariff, for a 2BR — $80–150. If the owner charges 7–10 THB per kWh instead of 4–5, the bill is noticeably higher — fix the rate in the lease.

Do I need a deposit for a condo?

As a rule, 1–2 months’ rent plus the first month in advance. It is refunded on move-out less confirmed damage and unpaid utilities — the grounds and deadlines should be in the lease.

What is the minimum rental term for a condo?

Long-term rental starts at 30 days: anything shorter falls under the Hotel Act and the rules of most condominiums. The standard lease is 6 or 12 months; a 1–3 month long-stay is possible at a higher rate, mostly in winter.

Is it cheaper to rent a condo in low season?

Seasonal 1–3 month rates are lower from May to October than in winter, when short terms go up 20–40% and more. Annual rates move less; what changes is the choice — units return from the rental pool and owners are more willing to sign a 12-month lease.