PHUKET · KAMALA
Apartments for Rent in Kamala
56 long-term rentals in Kamala · from ฿15,000/mo
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kamala
Kamala holds 56 apartments for long-term rent — 12-month contracts, entry rate ฿15,000 a month. The median across all bedroom counts is ฿26,800, just below the island-wide apartment median of ฿30,000. Studios (8 listings) median ฿21,000, one-bedrooms — the largest segment at 28 listings — median ฿25,000, and two-bedrooms (15 listings) run ฿45,000.
Among the island's 15 zones, Kamala sits in the middle third: cheaper are Patong (฿18,000, 63 listings) and Chalong (฿18,000, 32), pricier are Rawai and Karon (฿35,000 and ฿36,650), and notably pricier are Surin (฿60,000, 18) and Bang Tao (฿55,000, 80). Kamala sits between Patong (12-15 min south) and Surin (7 min north), rate roughly in between.
What the rent includes, and what costs extra
The standard is a 12-month contract, a two-month deposit, and the first month paid at signing. 47 of Kamala's 56 apartments are fully furnished (84%), with 5 more partly furnished. A pool comes with only 32 of 56 (57%) — lower than a typical condo zone, because part of Kamala's stock is low-rise buildings without shared facilities, not high-rise projects with a rooftop pool.
Electricity and water are metered, billed on top of the rate. Building upkeep where it exists — lift, security, pool — is usually covered by the owner's service fee, not billed to the tenant. Confirm pool access and furnishing status on the specific listing — Kamala's format spread is wider than a standard condo.
Who Kamala actually suits for a long lease
Kamala is a mid-sized zone on the upper west coast, between Patong and Surin. Big C Kamala covers daily shopping in-zone; healthcare runs through clinics like Bangkok Phuket Clinic. There is no international school on-zone — the nearest are in Kathu and Cherng Talay, 20-25 minutes away. That makes Kamala more of a couple's or long-stay winterer's choice than a family base for school-age children.
1 of 56 apartments is dual-listed for rent and sale — well below the island apartment share of 6%: renters here mostly want plain housing, not a resale play. Similarly priced: Patong from ฿18,000 and Karon from ฿36,650. Kamala's condo market is much larger — 166 units for rent. These apartments are also for sale — purchase catalogue; infrastructure is on the Kamala district page, the full island catalogue is here.
Apartments for rent in Kamala — FAQ
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kamala long-term?
Rates start at ฿15,000 a month on a 12-month contract. The median across all 56 Kamala apartments is ฿26,800, just below the island-wide apartment median of ฿30,000. Studios median around ฿21,000, one-bedrooms — the largest segment at 28 listings — run ฿25,000, and two-bedrooms reach ฿45,000.
Are Kamala apartments pricier than Patong?
Yes. Patong's median is lower — ฿18,000 across 63 listings — versus Kamala's ฿26,800 across 56. Pricier than Kamala in this comparison are Rawai, Karon, and notably Surin (฿60,000) and Bang Tao (฿55,000). Kamala sits between Patong and Surin both geographically and in its rental rate.
Do Kamala apartments come furnished and with a pool?
Mostly furnished: 47 of 56 listings (84%) are fully furnished. Pools are less certain — only 32 of 56 (57%) have one, since part of Kamala is built as low-rise units without shared facilities. Confirm both details on the specific listing before signing the contract.
Can I rent an apartment in Kamala and buy it later?
Rarely. Only 1 of Kamala's 56 apartments is dual-listed for rent and sale, well below the island-wide apartment share of 6%. Kamala is mostly rented as plain housing rather than a stepping stone to a purchase. If that option matters to you, confirm the specific listing's status with a manager.
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