# New vs Older Condos in Bangkok: Which Gives More Space for the Rent?

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).

## 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](https://dooasset.com/en/articles/condo-viewing-checklist-bangkok/), 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.

## Key facts

- Published: 4 Oct 2026
- Author: the DooAsset team
- Topic: Market and prices
- Reading time: 2 min

## Frequently asked questions

### Do older condos have bigger units than new ones?

Yes. As of 4 Oct 2026 the median one-bedroom unit is 47 sqm in buildings completed before 2013 and 33 sqm in buildings completed in 2020 or later.

### Is an older condo better value to rent?

Per square metre, yes: the median rent per sqm in pre-2013 buildings is 523 baht, about 26% below new buildings (703 baht). Check the unit and its systems carefully.

### What should I check before renting in an older condo?

Look closely at the pipes, lifts, air conditioners and water heater, and take a viewing checklist: buildings finished before 2013 have bigger rooms but older systems.

## Links

- [This article](https://dooasset.com/en/articles/new-vs-older-condos-bangkok-which-is-better-value/)
- [MRT Purple Line: 16 stations, interchanges, fares and condo rents](https://dooasset.com/en/articles/mrt-purple-line-stations-interchanges-fares/)
- [Flood repair tax break 2026: deduct 100,000 baht, borrow 2 million at 0%](https://dooasset.com/en/articles/flood-repair-tax-deduction-0-percent-loan-2026/)
- [Bangkok has 65,300 unsold condos, 25,700 of them ready to transfer](https://dooasset.com/en/articles/bangkok-condo-unsold-stock-q3-2026/)
- [All articles](https://dooasset.com/en/articles/)

Updated: 15 Oct 2026

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