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Bangkok is one of Southeast Asia's most active condo rental markets, and rental yields in Bangkok vary a lot depending on the neighborhood and the type of unit you buy.
In this article, we break down the average rental yields for 30 neighborhood and condo type combinations across Bangkok in 2026, so you can compare them side by side.
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A quick summary table
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Bangkok neighborhood with highest rental yield | On Nut (1-bedroom and 2-bedroom condos, 8.4% gross) |
| Bangkok neighborhood with lowest rental yield | Silom (3-bedroom condo, 2.6% gross) |
| Average gross rental yield across Bangkok condos | 4.8% |
| Average net rental yield across Bangkok condos | 3.6% |
| Median Bangkok condo purchase price | 9,330,000 THB |
| Average monthly condo rent in Bangkok | 47,600 THB |
| Average Bangkok condo occupancy rate | 91% |
| Fastest leasing Bangkok condo market | On Nut 1-bedroom (11 days average) |
| Slowest leasing Bangkok condo market | Silom 3-bedroom (31 days average) |
| Highest occupancy Bangkok condo market | On Nut 1-bedroom (96%) |
| Best value high-yield segment in Bangkok | Studio to 2-bedroom condos near BTS stations |
| Bangkok condo yield dispersion | 2.6% to 8.4% gross yield |
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Bangkok neighborhoods and condo types ranked by rental yield in 2026
This table ranks the top neighborhoods and condo types in the Bangkok condo market by gross rental yield.
For each neighborhood and condo type, the table includes the average purchase price, average monthly rent, gross rental yield, net rental yield, annual fees, average occupancy, average time to rent, main rental demand, main risk, and investment profile.
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| # | Neighborhood | Property type | Gross rental yield | Net rental yield | Average purchase price | Average monthly rent | Ownership annual fees | Average occupancy | Average time to rent | Main rental demand | Main risk | Rental Investment Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | On Nut | 2-bedroom condo | 8.4% | 6.5% | 3,432,000 THB | 24,100 THB | 44,000 THB | 95% | 12 days | Young Thai professional sharers | Heavy new-supply competition | Top Pick |
| 2 | On Nut | 1-bedroom condo | 8.4% | 6.6% | 2,468,000 THB | 17,300 THB | 32,000 THB | 96% | 11 days | BTS-dependent young professionals | Mortgage-sensitive resale buyers | Top Pick |
| 3 | On Nut | Studio condo | 6.5% | 5.0% | 2,205,000 THB | 11,900 THB | 28,000 THB | 94% | 14 days | Entry-level solo renters | Weaker tenant stay length | Strong Potential |
| 4 | Bang Na | 2-bedroom condo | 6.3% | 4.9% | 4,894,000 THB | 25,700 THB | 52,000 THB | 93% | 15 days | Airport-corridor working couples | Patchy micro-location demand | Strong Potential |
| 5 | Bang Na | Studio condo | 6.3% | 4.8% | 2,286,000 THB | 11,900 THB | 29,000 THB | 92% | 16 days | First-job BTS commuters | Oversupply near stations | Strong Potential |
| 6 | Sathorn | 2-bedroom condo | 5.7% | 4.1% | 18,582,000 THB | 88,800 THB | 88,000 THB | 92% | 17 days | Embassy and CBD couples | Premium tower fee burden | Strong Potential |
| 7 | Bang Na | 1-bedroom condo | 5.6% | 4.3% | 2,866,000 THB | 13,500 THB | 34,000 THB | 92% | 16 days | Young office commuters | Rent ceiling from competition | Good Potential |
| 8 | Phra Ram 9 | Studio condo | 5.5% | 4.2% | 3,920,000 THB | 18,100 THB | 33,000 THB | 93% | 15 days | New-CBD junior office staff | Large pipeline nearby | Strong Potential |
| 9 | Phrom Phong | Studio condo | 5.3% | 4.0% | 5,667,000 THB | 24,800 THB | 39,000 THB | 93% | 15 days | Japanese and expat singles | High purchase entry point | Good Potential |
| 10 | Phra Ram 9 | 1-bedroom condo | 5.2% | 3.9% | 5,051,000 THB | 21,900 THB | 40,000 THB | 94% | 14 days | New-CBD professionals | Headline supply concentration | Good Potential |
| 11 | Ekkamai | 2-bedroom condo | 5.0% | 3.7% | 13,807,000 THB | 57,500 THB | 78,000 THB | 92% | 17 days | Affluent couples without children | Premium rent resistance | Good Potential |
| 12 | Ekkamai | 1-bedroom condo | 4.9% | 3.7% | 7,060,000 THB | 29,100 THB | 46,000 THB | 93% | 16 days | Style-focused young professionals | Premium entry pricing | Good Potential |
| 13 | Silom | Studio condo | 4.7% | 3.4% | 5,616,000 THB | 22,000 THB | 36,000 THB | 91% | 18 days | CBD office workers | Aging stock in some towers | Good Potential |
| 14 | Ekkamai | 3-bedroom condo | 4.6% | 3.3% | 24,836,000 THB | 94,400 THB | 126,000 THB | 89% | 23 days | Long-stay expat families | Narrow tenant pool | Moderate Appeal |
| 15 | Phra Ram 9 | 3-bedroom condo | 4.6% | 3.3% | 16,680,000 THB | 64,400 THB | 92,000 THB | 88% | 24 days | Upper-middle-income families | Slower leasing for large units | Moderate Appeal |
| 16 | Ari | 1-bedroom condo | 4.5% | 3.5% | 6,908,000 THB | 26,000 THB | 41,000 THB | 93% | 16 days | Civil servants and creatives | Limited deep rental pool | Good Potential |
| 17 | Thong Lo | 1-bedroom condo | 4.5% | 3.3% | 8,851,000 THB | 33,200 THB | 52,000 THB | 92% | 17 days | Upscale expat professionals | Fashionable area pricing premium | Good Potential |
| 18 | Asok | Studio condo | 4.4% | 3.2% | 8,895,000 THB | 32,700 THB | 48,000 THB | 92% | 18 days | CBD walk-to-work singles | Many substitute buildings nearby | Good Potential |
| 19 | Ari | 2-bedroom condo | 4.4% | 3.2% | 11,333,000 THB | 42,000 THB | 62,000 THB | 91% | 19 days | Upscale Thai working couples | Thinner demand above mid-market | Good Potential |
| 20 | Phrom Phong | 1-bedroom condo | 4.4% | 3.2% | 8,826,000 THB | 32,000 THB | 51,000 THB | 93% | 16 days | Japanese executives and couples | Luxury-zone price compression | Good Potential |
| 21 | Phra Ram 9 | 2-bedroom condo | 4.2% | 3.0% | 11,089,000 THB | 39,100 THB | 64,000 THB | 91% | 18 days | Dual-income urban couples | Abundant competing inventory | Moderate Appeal |
| 22 | Asok | 1-bedroom condo | 4.1% | 3.0% | 9,767,000 THB | 33,400 THB | 53,000 THB | 93% | 15 days | CBD expat professionals | Rent growth lags pricing | Good Potential |
| 23 | Thong Lo | 2-bedroom condo | 3.9% | 2.8% | 19,528,000 THB | 62,700 THB | 93,000 THB | 90% | 21 days | Affluent long-stay expat couples | Luxury tenant bargaining power | Moderate Appeal |
| 24 | Phrom Phong | 2-bedroom condo | 3.8% | 2.8% | 18,842,000 THB | 59,100 THB | 86,000 THB | 90% | 20 days | Family-oriented expat couples | High fee and vacancy drag | Moderate Appeal |
| 25 | Silom | 1-bedroom condo | 3.7% | 2.7% | 11,115,000 THB | 34,200 THB | 56,000 THB | 91% | 18 days | CBD professionals near BTS | Older-building capex surprises | Moderate Appeal |
| 26 | Asok | 2-bedroom condo | 3.4% | 2.5% | 18,627,000 THB | 52,000 THB | 87,000 THB | 90% | 20 days | Dual-expat professional households | Many newer alternatives nearby | Moderate Appeal |
| 27 | Ari | 3-bedroom condo | 3.4% | 2.5% | 22,423,000 THB | 62,800 THB | 104,000 THB | 88% | 24 days | Affluent Thai families | Very narrow renter base | Limited Appeal |
| 28 | Sathorn | 3-bedroom condo | 3.1% | 2.2% | 51,175,000 THB | 132,800 THB | 172,000 THB | 87% | 27 days | Diplomatic and senior expat families | Very small tenant pool | Limited Appeal |
| 29 | Thong Lo | 3-bedroom condo | 3.1% | 2.2% | 46,303,000 THB | 119,300 THB | 165,000 THB | 86% | 29 days | Luxury expat families | High capital tied up | Limited Appeal |
| 30 | Silom | 3-bedroom condo | 2.6% | 1.8% | 66,054,000 THB | 142,200 THB | 188,000 THB | 85% | 31 days | Senior expat executives | Weak yield versus capital | Limited Appeal |
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Key insights about condo rental yields in Bangkok
Insights
- On Nut 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom condos in Bangkok both deliver 8.4% gross yield, more than triple the 2.6% at the bottom of the table, because purchase prices stay low while rents remain liquid thanks to strong BTS commuter demand.
- Bangkok Phra Ram 9 studios outperform larger Phra Ram 9 condos by over a full percentage point in gross yield, because new-CBD renters in Bangkok prioritize lower monthly budgets over extra living space.
- Ekkamai in Bangkok sits at a clear middle ground: it offers better neighborhood image than On Nut, but delivers stronger yields than Thong Lo, making it a practical compromise for first-time Bangkok condo investors.
- Large luxury condos (3-bedroom units) in Bangkok have the weakest rental math across the board, because vacancy costs, common fees, and maintenance all scale up faster than the rent those units can command.
- Bangkok condo rental yield drops sharply once a unit depends on a narrow tenant pool such as expat families or senior executives, which is why studios and 1-bedrooms consistently rank higher.
- The best rental strategy for Bangkok condos in early 2026 is transit-led affordability: buying near BTS or MRT stations in mid-market neighborhoods, rather than chasing luxury branding in prime districts.
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About our methodology
We also believe it is important to show our reasoning. It is one of the ways we make our work solid, transparent, and rigorous, just as you will see in our real estate pack about Bangkok.
First, please note that this data is updated regularly, so what you see here reflects the current values as of today.
In order to get reliable data on Bangkok condo yields, we applied a strict source filter. We only used authoritative, verifiable sources such as the Bank of Thailand, REIC, and leading international property consultancies with established Bangkok research teams. We did not rely on random listings or unsupported figures. More on that point below.
For each Bangkok neighborhood and condo type, we then aggregated the freshest purchase price and monthly rent data available. When possible, we cross-checked multiple sources to confirm the same range. For example, we compared portal-level asking prices from PropertyScout and Thailand Property against institutional reports from CBRE, JLL, and Knight Frank.
This allowed us to estimate rental yield before costs. That is the gross yield, based on annual rent versus purchase price.
We then estimated rental yield after costs. That is the net yield, after recurring ownership and operating expenses.
These expenses can vary by Bangkok neighborhood. That is why two areas with similar rents can still produce different net returns.
For example, some central Bangkok condo buildings have higher common area fees, while older towers in areas like Silom may carry more maintenance or insurance costs. In high-turnover neighborhoods, vacancy and tenant-related costs can also be higher.
We also estimated ownership annual fees by combining the main recurring costs linked to each Bangkok condo. This includes items such as common area maintenance fees, sinking fund contributions, personal income tax on rental income where applicable, insurance, and a maintenance allowance.
These estimates were not applied as one flat number across Bangkok. They were adjusted by neighborhood and property type to better reflect local ownership conditions.
This table should therefore be read as a structured market estimate, not as an exact guarantee of future performance. Honesty, quality, and rigor are at the core of our work, and they are also what you will find in our real estate pack about Bangkok.
What sources have we used to write this blog article?
Whether it's in our blog articles or the market analyses included in our real estate pack about Bangkok, we rely on verifiable sources and a transparent methodology.
We also aim to be fully transparent, so below we've listed the authoritative sources we used, and explained how we used them and the methods behind our estimates.
| Source | Why it is authoritative | How we used it |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of Thailand | The Bank of Thailand is Thailand's central bank, and its residential property price index is built from actual mortgage-loan data. | We used the Bank of Thailand condo price index to validate that Bangkok condo pricing was still elevated in late 2025. This served as our official benchmark behind the March 2026 price assumptions in this article. |
| REIC (Real Estate Information Center) | REIC is Thailand's main public real-estate data center, linked to the Government Housing Bank ecosystem. | We used REIC as the official macro check on Thai and Bangkok housing conditions. We also used it to anchor the market cycle and avoid relying only on listing portals. |
| CBRE Thailand | CBRE is one of the largest global real-estate advisory firms and has a long-established Bangkok research practice. | We used CBRE's Q3 and Q4 2025 Bangkok reports to frame the downtown versus midtown split in Bangkok condo demand. We also used them to confirm the late-2025 slowdown in sales and tighter mortgage conditions. |
| JLL | JLL is a major international property consultancy with formal market research coverage of Bangkok residential. | We used JLL's Bangkok reports to confirm rent growth and tenant preference for flexibility and affordability. We used that to favor smaller condos in mid-market Bangkok neighborhoods. |
| Knight Frank Thailand | Knight Frank is an established international property consultancy with a dedicated Thailand research team. | We used Knight Frank's Q1 and Q2 2025 reports to confirm weak take-up in lower and mid-price launches and resilience in luxury demand. We used that to separate financing-sensitive areas from prestige-led areas in Bangkok. |
| PropertyScout (Rentals) | PropertyScout is a large Thailand residential brokerage platform with transparent neighborhood rental averages. | We used PropertyScout as our main live-market layer for asking rents by Bangkok neighborhood and bedroom count. We then cross-checked those rental levels against institutional reports before modeling yields. |
| PropertyScout (Sales) | PropertyScout provides transparent neighborhood and unit-type asking-price averages for Bangkok condos. | We used PropertyScout as our main live-market layer for resale asking prices by Bangkok neighborhood and bedroom count. We then compared those figures with the Bank of Thailand index and consultancy reports to keep them realistic. |
| Thailand Property | Thailand Property is one of the largest regional property portals and helps validate asking-price direction. | We used Thailand Property as a secondary portal cross-check for Bangkok neighborhood pricing and unit mix. We mainly used it to sense-check outliers from other portal averages. |
| Dot Property | Dot Property is a large regional listing platform with broad Bangkok condo inventory. | We used Dot Property to cross-check rental and sale ranges in prime BTS and MRT districts in Bangkok. We used it as a third source where luxury neighborhoods showed wide price spreads. |
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