New vs Older Condos in Bangkok: Which Gives More Space for the Rent?
Short answer
Among one-bedroom condos for rent on DooAsset (4 Oct 2026), units in buildings completed before 2013 have a median rent of 25,000 baht but a median size of 47 sqm, while units in buildings completed in 2020 or later have a median rent of 23,750 baht for 33 sqm. Per square metre, the older buildings are about 26% cheaper (523 versus 703 baht per sqm).
Summary of this article by the DooAsset team · Updated
One-bedroom units by the year the building was completed
| Completed | Units | Median rent | Median size | Median rent per sqm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 181 | ฿23,750 | 33 sqm | ฿703 |
| 2013–2019 | 131 | ฿22,500 | 35 sqm | ฿600 |
| Before 2013 | 60 | ฿25,000 | 47 sqm | ฿523 |
Counted from the 372 one-bedroom condos for rent still available on DooAsset on 4 Oct 2026 whose building completion year is known.
How to read the table
- Older buildings have much larger units. The median one-bedroom is 47 sqm, 14 sqm more than in new buildings.
- Per square metre, older buildings are about 26% cheaper: 523 versus 703 baht per sqm.
- The monthly rent hardly differs. The median in older buildings is only 1,250 baht higher, for almost half as much space again.
- The generations sit in different areas: pre-2013 units are mostly in Thong Lo, Phrom Phong, Ekkamai and Phra Khanong; new ones are mostly in Thong Lo and Rama 9. So the figures include the effect of location too.
Pros and cons
New condos (2020 or later)
- Modern facilities such as co-working rooms, gyms and key-card access.
- Small units, often with an open kitchen and the bed close to the living area.
- New furniture and appliances.
Older condos (before 2013)
- Large units, often with a separate kitchen and a wide balcony.
- Check the pipes, lifts, air conditioning and water heater carefully.
- Common areas may be simpler, but some buildings have large gardens and pools.
Who suits which
- Working from home or living as two: 47 sqm in an older building leaves room for a separate desk.
- Living alone and using the facilities a lot: 33 sqm in a new building with a co-working room and gym may be the better deal.
Before you decide, use the Condo Viewing Checklist, especially in older buildings.
Counted from one-bedroom condos for rent still available on DooAsset on 4 Oct 2026, using the completion year from the building data. Median = the middle value.
Last updated · written by the DooAsset team · figures may change as listings open and close each day
