Looking For Apartments In
Pattaya?

There are thousands of Apartments In Pattaya from very cheap to very expensive.

I will assume that you are planning to stay long term in Pattaya or at least you plan on having an Apartment in Pattaya. There are online companies in Pattaya that you can rent apartments in Pattaya from but......

Typical Apartment Complex in Pattaya
Apartment Complex Pattaya

I myself would never rent online unless I know the people, the Apartment Complex and where the Apartment Complex is located. Actually, I would still want to see the Apartment since I am going to live there.

Looking at how much rent these company charge will give you a pretty good idea of how much you can expect to pay and I guess if you know the area and the company it may be alright renting from one of them.

Like with anything else that has to do with real estate...location, location, location. There are so many different kinds of Apartments in Pattaya available and in many diffrent locations that it may be a good idea to actually check out the apartment and the location of the apartment.

Typical Apartment House in Pattaya

A Lesson Learned

A friend of mine rented an apartment in Pattaya for 6 months without doing the proper research and without taking the time to check out the area at different times of the day, or night for that matter. The apartment had a beautiful large balcony and bamboo love chairs with sweet little pinkish colored pillows on it.

What He didn't know, was that the balcony that he was looking forward to relax on in the evenings, was facing a karaoke bar. The bar was closed during the day and didn't display a sign. I guess the good thing was that he did not need to use his own electricity to play his own music. He owns a nice stereo system and likes classical music.

Music and Karaoke came free of charge til' late in the mornings. Have you ever listened to drunk Karaoke singers at 3 A.M when you are not drunk? ...sounds lovely. Pattaya Bars have to close at 2 A.M by "Thai law". But there obviously is a way around that for bar owners who have good connections or know how to be 'nice' to the right people.

Finding Your Right Apartment

Take a few days and ride around Pattaya on your Motorbike and get to know Pattaya. You can find really nice inexpensive little germs if you take your time. Even if you think you found the right place, it doesn't hurt to look at a whole bunch so you don't kick yourself later on.

Preview 3 dozens if need be before You rent and take a notepad with you and write down things you like and don't like about an apartment in Pattaya. You can find an apartment that is very inexpensive and very nice if you are on a budget. It should be clean, should have everything You need in its vicinity, have good tenants, decent furniture, and should be run by an good Manager or Management.

When you are on the road checking out apartments in Pattaya you will find that many are full, occupied, don't have vacancies. Those are usually the good ones, but don't fret there are many more and they keep building them. Apartments in Pattaya pop up all over the place.

Take a notepad with you when you check out the apartments in Pattaya and take notes of the ones you like. Get the manager's business card. Most of the Managers, especially in the larger apartment complexes, speak some or pretty decent english.

How Much Rent

Prices vary depending on size of the apartment and what it is equipped with. Is it furnished European style or Thai style? It will be diffecult to find an apartment for less than 3,500 Baht that may be suitable for most Westerners. For around 10,000-12,000 Baht you should be able to find a very decent apartment fully furnished according to European standards and it should be equipped with a European style kitchen, Air Condition, Fan, Cable TV - Dvd and maybe even internet.

Many apartments are not advertised anywhere and that's why you have to go hunting. Apartment complexes or houses all have a Manager or owner that you will have to find. Some of the smaller apartment houses with 20-30 units could be just what you are looking for.

I have seen very nice apartments in Pattaya for under 4,000 Baht a month and some may not believe this but if you look at many apartments you may find one that is inexpensive and nice and clean.

Things To Consider :

Visit The Apartment during different times of the day and night!
Make sure you know how much you pay for water and power.
Hidden charges can add up.
Make sure the windows have screens. (mosquitos like foreigners)
Are there any additional costs? I.e. when you are moving out.
Check Power and appliances if any. Are there enough outlets?
Do not pay money down until you know 100% that you move in.
Get a copy of the apartment rules if they have one.
Check the water in the shower, toilet and kitchen.
Make sure there is safe parking for your vehicle.
Talk to others in the complex or apartment house.
Do you need to buy furniture or applicances?

A great alternative is renting a condominium in Pattaya. Condominium can be rented in different price ranges just like apartments in Pattaya. Condos can be found close to the beach and they come with amenities that apartments don't have. I.E swimming pool, 24/7 security, gym and many more.

If you plan on making Pattaya your new Home or new second home you may want to consider buying a condo in Pattaya. There are condos for less than one million baht in Pattaya up to millions of Baht.

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