How to Easily Find Short Term Leases in Thailand within a Day

Rental contracts in Thailand usually last a year. 

This becomes a main challenge for those who just arrived in Thailand. They don’t want to commit to any place for a year without knowing the place and location well. 

However, it’s possible to find a short-term lease. In addition to one-year contracts, some places offer one-, three-, and six-month contracts.

Let’s take a look at how to do it. 

Airbnb

If renting by the month, a good way to find a condo is through Airbnb. It’s entirely legal in Thailand as long as it’s at least a month rent. 

Airbnb has many condos and serviced apartments listed.

Because of the competitiveness of this industry, the number of investors who invest in properties and sublet to Airbnb is increasing. There are many good places available, with perks like free wifi, for around THB10,000 to THB15,000 a month.

Private Owners

Another option is to find an apartment that’s privately owned. Private owners, as opposed to management companies, are more likely to provide a two- to three-month contract — a good stepping stone before renting a house in Thailand long-term.

You can find these apartments by going to the underrated neighborhoods and asking some locals. Motorcycle taxis and street vendors are good sources of information.

You can also use a property website such as hipflat.co.th and ddproperty.com to find a condo and apartment for rent in Bangkok. Although these websites are greatly occupied by real estate agents, it’s still possible to find private owners there. 

You can do it by checking the listing history. If someone lists fewer than two or three properties at the same time, it’s highly likely that he/she is a private owner. 

In addition, many condos, especially those that are located in community areas, offer three- and six-month contracts.

Apartment

You can also look for short-term leases on thaiapartment.com or renthub.com. You’ll find apartments with three-month leases or less on these websites. Some might even offer a monthly contract. 

However, the landlord might not be able to speak English well. 

Also, these are barebone apartments that only come with a few pieces of furniture such as a bed, table, and closet — worth factoring in when you’re budgeting the cost of living in Thailand. 

Facebook Group

Facebook is very popular in Thailand. In every city, there’s a group mainly for finding rental properties, such as this Short Term Rent Chiang Mai group — a handy resource for those becoming a digital nomad in Chiang Mai.

Within these groups, it’s possible to find short-term rentals for three months or even shorter.

However, if you need a weekly rental, you’ll need help from Thai friends to search for a group aimed at local renters instead.

Freelancing Real Estate Agents

If you want to use a real estate agent, you should use freelancing agents. They might be able to help you find a place that offers a six-month contract or longer.

Find Thai Space is one of them.