Average long-term rents by district, corporate housing vs the open market, lease terms, deposits and advance rent, furnished norms, serviced apartment vs house, and how foreigners rent β the practical guide before you sign. Figures are 2026 guide ranges in Thai baht (β THB 35β36 = USD 1).
Chonburi's rental market runs on a different engine than Thailand's beach provinces. There is no high-season vs low-season swing here β instead, the market splits between employer-arranged corporate housing, where a company's HR or relocation team sources and often manages the lease for a relocating employee before they arrive, and the open market, where independent tenants β remote workers, retirees, non-corporate expats β rent the same buildings through local agents. Demand is anchored by the Eastern Economic Corridor: Sriracha's Japanese and international corporate community, the Amata Nakorn industrial estate, and the Laem Chabang port and logistics hub each pull a steady stream of relocating staff. This page covers what it costs to live in Chonburi and how the corporate-vs-open-market distinction changes the process. For everyday running costs once you're in, see the Chonburi cost-of-living guide.
Monthly rent on a 12-month lease for modern, furnished homes. Chonburi City and Bang Saen sit lowest and most local; Laem Chabang and Amata Nakorn price for functional, well-connected corporate stock; Sriracha runs highest, reflecting its Japanese and international corporate community and premium serviced-apartment supply. District is the single biggest lever on price.
| District | 1-bed | 2-bed | House / large unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chonburi City / Bang Saen (local, value) | 7,000β14,000 | 12,000β22,000 | 18,000β35,000 |
| Laem Chabang (port & logistics, functional) | 8,000β15,000 | 14,000β24,000 | 20,000β38,000 |
| Amata Nakorn (industrial estate) | 10,000β18,000 | 16,000β28,000 | 25,000β45,000 |
| Sriracha (Japanese/int'l corporate, premium) | 14,000β26,000 | 22,000β40,000 | 35,000β70,000 |
Whether you arrive through an employer or arrange your own lease changes both the process and, often, the price you pay. Most relocations into Sriracha, Laem Chabang and Amata Nakorn are employer-led; independent tenants use the same buildings through the ordinary open market.
| Path | Who it's for | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Company-arranged corporate housing | Employer-led | HR/relocation team sources, negotiates and often pays or subsidizes the lease before the employee arrives |
| Direct-to-landlord corporate lease | Common in Sriracha & Amata Nakorn | Landlord deals directly with the employer or a managing agent rather than listing on the open market |
| Open-market rental (self-arranged) | Available everywhere | Independent tenants β remote workers, retirees, non-corporate expats β rent the same buildings via local agents or listings |
| Short-term serviced stay (1β3 months) | Bridge housing | Used while a longer lease or permanent posting is finalized; priced at a premium over a 12-month rate |
Practical takeaway: if your move is company-sponsored, ask HR early whether housing is being arranged directly β it usually moves faster and can reduce or eliminate your cash deposit. If you're arranging your own lease, budget the standard three-months-to-move-in and start the search before your intended start date, since well-located Sriracha stock can move quickly.
A standard Chonburi long-term lease asks for two months' deposit plus one month in advance β so budget roughly three months' rent to move in, unless your employer is covering the lease directly. Here's the typical structure and who pays what.
| Item | Typical norm |
|---|---|
| Typical lease length | 12 months (corporate leases sometimes run 24 months with a company guarantee) |
| Security deposit | 2 months' rent (refundable, less damages) |
| Advance rent on signing | 1 month upfront (so move-in β 3 months' rent, unless company-covered) |
| Corporate guarantee leases | Some landlords accept a company guarantee letter in place of part of the cash deposit |
| Electricity | Tenant (or employer, if company-paid) pays β metered, can run high with constant AC use |
| Water | Tenant pays (modest); often included in serviced-apartment rent |
| Internet / common fees | Usually included in condo and serviced-apartment common fees; fibre standard in Sriracha and Amata Nakorn stock |
| Notice to vacate | Commonly 30β60 days; corporate leases may carry an early-termination clause tied to assignment end |
Electricity is the line to watch: it's metered in condos and serviced apartments, and steady AC use in Chonburi's heat and humidity can add THB 1,500β3,500 a month if not company-covered. Always get the deposit terms and an inventory list in writing β model your true move-in cost with the move-in cost calculator.
The Chonburi corporate rental market is overwhelmingly furnished. A typical serviced apartment or condo in Sriracha, Laem Chabang or Amata Nakorn comes with a bed, wardrobe, sofa, a kitchen with hob, fridge, microwave and washing machine, air conditioning, a TV and usually kitchenware and linens β so a relocating employee can arrive with a suitcase. Standalone houses in Chonburi City and areas serving the local market are more often unfurnished or partially furnished, and rent a little cheaper. Whatever you take, insist on a written inventory list attached to the lease so the deposit return is clean.
Chonburi's corporate districts lean heavily toward serviced apartments and condos rather than standalone houses, because that's what relocating single professionals and couples need β lock-up-and-leave security, a shared pool, building management and predictable running costs, concentrated in Sriracha and near Amata Nakorn. Houses are more common in Chonburi City and the outer local market, offering more space and lower density but higher running costs, less building security, and no shared amenities. As a rule, condos and serviced apartments dominate the corporate-facing stock, while houses serve local Thai families and the occasional larger expat household. Match the choice to your district: see the Chonburi areas guide and where to live in Chonburi for what each delivers.
Good news: there are no restrictions on foreigners renting in Thailand. Anyone can lease an apartment, condo or house long-term on any visa β the 49% condo quota and the no-foreign-freehold-land rules apply only to buying, not renting. For employer-sponsored relocations the process is often faster still: HR or a relocation partner views units, negotiates terms and signs on the employee's behalf, sometimes before the employee has even landed in Thailand. For self-arranged leases, expect to view, agree terms, sign a contract, pay deposit plus first month, and move in, often within days.
| Step / item | What to know |
|---|---|
| Tenant agent fee (long-term) | Usually FREE β the landlord (or the company sourcing the unit) pays the agent |
| Corporate relocation fee | Employer typically covers sourcing, application and lease-management fees for company housing |
| Landlord agent commission | Typically ~1 month for a 12-month lease (paid by owner) |
| Documents you'll need | Passport; work permit / Non-B visa details for employer-sponsored relocations |
| Reservation / holding deposit | 1 booking deposit to hold a unit while lease paperwork is finalized |
| Lease registration | Leases over 3 years should be registered at the Land Office to be enforceable for the full term |
One reassuring point on cost: for a normal long-term lease the landlord (or the company sourcing the unit) pays the agent, so a good agent typically costs the tenant nothing. Leases of three years or more should be registered at the Land Office to be enforceable for the full term. If you're matching a work permit or visa to a home, our Chonburi visa & long-stay housing guide walks through the documentation.
For a modern, furnished one-bedroom, expect roughly THB 7,000β14,000 in Chonburi City and Bang Saen, THB 8,000β18,000 in Laem Chabang and Amata Nakorn, and THB 14,000β26,000 in Sriracha's corporate-facing serviced apartments and condos. Two-bedroom units and houses run higher, and premium Sriracha condos aimed at relocating managers can exceed THB 40,000. These are long-term (12-month) rates β a comfortable single-professional budget for a furnished one- or two-bedroom typically runs THB 35,000β55,000 all-in. Chonburi trades below Bangkok and broadly in line with or slightly under Pattaya.
No β Chonburi generally trades below Bangkok across the board, and rents are broadly in line with or a little below Pattaya, though the corporate-facing stock in Sriracha and near Amata Nakorn commands a premium over Chonburi City for location, security and finish. Bangkok's central districts remain considerably more expensive than any part of Chonburi province.
Most relocations into Chonburi are employer-led: a company assigns an employee to a plant in Sriracha, Laem Chabang or Amata Nakorn, and its HR or relocation team sources a serviced apartment or condo directly with the landlord or through a managing agent, often before the employee has seen the property. This is different from the open rental market and typically moves faster, with the company handling or subsidizing the lease and sometimes offering a corporate guarantee in place of part of the deposit.
A standard 12-month lease asks for two months' rent as a refundable security deposit plus one month in advance, so budget roughly three months' rent to move in β unless the employer is covering the lease directly. Some landlords in the corporate-heavy Sriracha and Amata Nakorn markets will accept a company guarantee letter in place of part of the cash deposit for employer-sponsored tenants.
Yes. There is no restriction on foreigners renting anywhere in Thailand, including Chonburi β anyone can lease an apartment, condo or house long-term regardless of visa type, and renting requires no ownership. This is how the large majority of Chonburi's Japanese and international corporate community and independent expats live. Ownership rules (the 49% condo quota, no foreign freehold land) apply only to buying, not renting.
Most condos and serviced apartments marketed to relocating professionals in Sriracha, Laem Chabang and Amata Nakorn come fully furnished β bed, sofa, kitchen appliances, washing machine, air conditioning and often kitchenware and linens β so a relocating employee can move in with a suitcase. Standalone houses in Chonburi City and the local market are more often unfurnished or partially furnished. Always attach a written inventory list to the lease.
Sriracha is the main hub for corporate and international tenants, with the widest choice of serviced apartments, condos and the Japanese community's supporting restaurants and schools. Amata Nakorn and Laem Chabang offer functional, well-connected housing close to the estates and port for shift and technical staff. Chonburi City and Bang Saen suit those wanting a more authentically Thai, lower-cost base with easy reach of the industrial core.
Need the everyday running costs too? See the Chonburi cost-of-living guide, or talk to us about corporate housing for a relocating team.
Whether it's a self-arranged lease or a company relocation, we'll match your budget and district to the right apartment, condo or house β and handle the paperwork end-to-end for corporate teams.
Hero photo by Wutthichai Charoenburi on Pexels. Figures are indicative 2026 guide ranges, not quotes or legal, tax or immigration advice. BAANLYY is an independent platform and is not affiliated with any brokerage.