PHUKET · LONG-TERM
Long-Term Rentals in Phuket
Rent a villa, condo or apartment in Phuket on a yearly contract — verified units across all 15 districts of the island, with prices shown as the monthly rate for a 1-year lease.
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Renting long-term in Phuket
Phuket's long-term rental market lives a different life from its holiday-booking scene. Yearly tenants — wintering families, remote workers, relocated professionals and buyers who want to test a district before committing — rent unfurnished or fully furnished homes at monthly rates that are a fraction of nightly-rate arithmetic. This catalog covers exactly that segment: long-term contracts only, no nightly or weekly vacation stays.
Pricing here follows the island's standard convention: the figure you see is the monthly rate on a 12-month contract. By our own monitoring of 438 residential complexes across 15 districts (April 2026 snapshot), median long-term rates ran from about ฿29,000 per month for a studio and ฿37,000 for a one-bedroom to roughly ฿69,000 for a two-bedroom and ฿126,000 for a three-bedroom home — with the west-coast premium zones (Bang Tao, Surin, Kamala) well above the island median and the residential south (Rawai, Chalong) and Phuket Town markedly below it.
The market has a strong seasonal pulse. Demand peaks from November to April, when the best-priced villas are reserved months ahead; May to October is the negotiation window, when landlords are most flexible on rate and contract start dates. Location logic mirrors the sale market: the south suits year-round living among expat neighbours, the west coast buys walk-to-beach prestige, and the interior (Kathu, Thalang) trades beach proximity for space and value.
Two details on our cards are worth decoding. A "Rented until" date on the photo means the unit is occupied under a current contract — you can line up a move-in after that date, and we will confirm the exact handover with the owner. An "Updated" stamp shows when our system last verified the listing against the source — long-term inventory turns over fast, and we re-check availability and rates automatically rather than leaving stale offers on display.
Some units in this catalog are listed for sale and for rent at the same time — the card then shows both the asking price and the monthly rate. If you find yourself renting in Phuket year after year, it is worth running the purchase math: our sale catalog of 5,000+ listings and the new-build projects section cover the same districts, and a yearly rent of ฿1M+ often services a mortgage-free purchase plan within a decade. Renting first, buying second is the most common path our clients take.
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FAQ — Long-Term Rentals
How much does a long-term rental in Phuket cost?
On a 12-month contract, our April 2026 monitoring of 438 complexes across 15 districts put median monthly rates at about ฿29,000 for a studio, ฿37,000 for a one-bedroom, ฿69,000 for a two-bedroom and ฿126,000 for a three-bedroom home. West-coast zones like Bang Tao and Surin price well above these medians; Phuket Town and Kathu sit below them.
What are the standard terms of a yearly rental contract in Phuket?
The market convention is a 12-month lease at a fixed monthly rate, a security deposit of two months' rent plus the first month paid on signing, and utilities (electricity, water, internet) billed on top at meter rates. Shorter 6-month terms exist but usually carry a 10-20% premium over the yearly rate. Always confirm deposit-return conditions in writing.
What does the "Rented until" date on a listing mean?
It means the unit is currently occupied under an active contract and becomes available after that date. The date comes from the listing source and is re-verified automatically by our system. You can reserve a move-in after the shown date — we confirm the exact handover day, condition and any rate change directly with the owner before you commit.
Can I buy a property that is listed for rent?
Often yes. Part of the catalog is dual-listed — the same unit is offered for sale and for long-term rent, and the card then shows both the asking price and the monthly rate. Renting such a unit first is a practical way to test the home before buying it; ask us for the sale terms of any rental you like and we will check with the owner.