Renting condos and house in Chiang Mai
Condos and apartments for rent in Chiang Mai
Renting apartments and condos in Chiang Mai has become significantly easier for foreigners in the past decade, with an increasing number of newly constructed properties aimed at foreigners having come on the market and, more owners and agents having the English speaking skills to negotiate with potential foreign tenants.
For those who aren’t planning to stay in Chiang Mai long term, renting a secure condo or apartment for a short time is often the most convenient and cost-effective option. The choice in condos and apartments is huge in Chiang Mai, with everything from luxury two-bedroom condos with river views to compact and affordable studios near the university. There has been a boom in luxury condos on the market in recent years, with an oversupply making rents competitive, and offering a nice choice. Bargains can also be had in some of the older, dated, buildings.
If you prefer to live among other foreigners, consider searching for a room around the Nimmanhemin area or along the riverfront in the city proper. Some of the well-managed apartment buildings in these parts of Chiang Mai are half-full of foreigners and near to amenities suited to Western tastes, such as gyms, international restaurants and supermarkets. They also influence the management into action through a tenants association, avoiding a chronic maintanence problem in some buildings.
If you want comfort and the reassurance that the building will be well maintained when renting an apartment or condo in Chiang Mai, you will likely want to rent at one of the newer developments. These include Hillside 4, Panna, Kharn Khanok, Convetion Condo and the Peaks complex. Those on a budget, however, have the choice of many older condos that are no longer considered desirable by many Thais. These go for significantly lower rent and are often bigger than newer condos, yet facilities such as Western style kitchens and lifts are typically lacking. Places like Galare Tong Towers, Riverside and Cityview.
Renting a condo or an apartment in Chiang Mai often provides tenants with greater security than if they were to rent a house in the city. You can lock your room up and take off on a visa run or trip back home with few worries. In addition, staff are on hand to help you pay your rent and bills, making condos and apartments convenient for non-Thai speakers.
The other advantage to renting condos and apartments in Chiang Mai is that you don’t have to commit to a long-term lease as is typical when renting a house. Many of Chiang Mai’s condos allow tenants to rent by the month, but most prefer a six-month minimum lease. If you choose to rent for a year, you may get a discount.
Houses for rent in Chiang Mai
Renting houses in Chiang Mai offers a far better value in terms of life style, since gardens, patios, space and suburban privacy all come cheap. For the price of a condo in town you can rent a 3-bedroomed house out in the Chiang Mai suburbs, less than 15 minutes drive away. With this you usually get a nice tropical garden and the benefit of outdoor living in this warm environment.
There are plenty of houses for rent in Chiang Mai, you need only enquire with agents or consult local magazines. Mostly they are owned by Thais and are quite cheap, with a sizeable family house costing about US$400 a month. You will be expected to furnish it and provide all maintanence, though some come partly furnished.
Houses for rent in Chiang Mai are a realistic option compared to Bangkok, Pattaya, or Phuket and are found either in the new housing estates or quite suburbs among spacious environs. Generally the atmosphere is more peaceful and you have the added advantage of taking on gardening as a hobby.
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