# Working in Silom or Sathorn? Condos Within 15 Minutes by Train

As of 4 Oct 2026, DooAsset lists 132 one-bedroom condos for rent near stations within about 15 minutes of Sala Daeng–Si Lom by train, with a median rent of 26,000 baht and a median size of 36 sqm. The stations with the lowest median rents are ARL Makkasan (18,000 baht), MRT Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (21,000 baht) and BTS Ratchathewi (22,000 baht).

## One-bedroom condos near stations within 15 minutes of Silom

We counted one-bedroom units within 800 m of a station from which BTS Sala Daeng / MRT Si Lom is about 15 minutes or less by train. As of 4 Oct 2026 there are **132 units**, with a median rent of **26,000 baht**, a median size of 36 sqm and the cheapest at 14,500 baht.

| Station | Listings | Median rent | Median size | Train to Silom | Train to Asok |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRT Sukhumvit | 28 | ฿28,500 | 35 sqm | 8 min | 0 min |
| [MRT Phra Ram 9](https://dooasset.com/en/rent/condo/mrt-phra-ram-9/) | 19 | ฿23,000 | 34 sqm | 12 min | 4 min |
| [BTS Phrom Phong](https://dooasset.com/en/rent/condo/bts-phrom-phong/) | 8 | ฿33,500 | 56 sqm | 15 min | 2 min |
| BTS Saint Louis | 8 | ฿27,000 | 46 sqm | 4 min | 17 min |
| [MRT Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre](https://dooasset.com/en/rent/condo/mrt-queen-sirikit-national-convention-centre/) | 8 | ฿21,000 | 28 sqm | 6 min | 2 min |
| [BTS Ratchathewi](https://dooasset.com/en/rent/condo/bts-ratchathewi/) | 7 | ฿22,000 | 34 sqm | 11 min | 10 min |
| MRT Si Lom | 7 | ฿45,000 | 45 sqm | 0 min | 8 min |
| ARL Phaya Thai | 5 | ฿26,000 | 42 sqm | 13 min | 12 min |
| [BTS Nana](https://dooasset.com/en/rent/condo/bts-nana/) | 5 | ฿28,000 | 50 sqm | 15 min | 2 min |
| [MRT Phetchaburi](https://dooasset.com/en/rent/condo/mrt-phetchaburi/) | 5 | ฿26,000 | 48 sqm | 10 min | 2 min |
| [BTS Chit Lom](https://dooasset.com/en/rent/condo/bts-chit-lom/) | 4 | ฿37,125 | 57 sqm | 11 min | 6 min |
| ARL Makkasan | 3 | ฿18,000 | 36 sqm | 10 min | 2 min |

Train times are estimates from the number of stops and line changes; walking and waiting are not included.

## Three options by budget

**Cheapest (about 18,000–23,000 baht)**

- ARL Makkasan, median rent 18,000 baht (about 10 minutes to Silom)
- MRT Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre, 21,000 baht (about 6 minutes)
- BTS Ratchathewi, 22,000 baht (about 11 minutes)
- MRT Phra Ram 9, 23,000 baht (about 12 minutes), with the most choice at 19 units

**Mid-range, close to work (about 25,000–27,000 baht)**

- BTS Saint Louis, median rent 27,000 baht, median size 46 sqm, about 4 minutes to Sala Daeng
- BTS Saphan Taksin, 25,000 baht, about 8 minutes

**Walk to work (MRT Si Lom)**: median rent 45,000 baht, median size 45 sqm.

## Buildings with several one-bedroom units in this group

| Building | Nearest station | Listings | Rent from | Median size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ashton Asoke](https://dooasset.com/en/project/ashton-asoke/) | MRT Sukhumvit | 17 | ฿24,000 | 34 sqm |
| [Life Asoke - Rama 9](https://dooasset.com/en/project/life-asoke-rama-9/) | MRT Phra Ram 9 | 11 | ฿15,000 | 32 sqm |
| [Park Origin Phrom Phong](https://dooasset.com/en/project/park-origin-phrom-phong/) | BTS Phrom Phong | 5 | ฿20,000 | 29 sqm |
| [Supalai Icon Sathon](https://dooasset.com/en/project/supalai-icon-sathon/) | MRT Si Lom | 5 | ฿45,000 | 45 sqm |
| [LIFE Rama 4 - Asoke](https://dooasset.com/en/project/life-rama-4-asoke/) | MRT Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre | 4 | ฿20,000 | 27 sqm |
| [Ideo Rama 9 - Asoke](https://dooasset.com/en/project/ideo-rama-9-asoke/) | MRT Phra Ram 9 | 4 | ฿23,000 | 34 sqm |

## Tips for Silom–Sathorn commuters

- **Use the MRT Blue Line.** Units along it from Phra Ram 9 to the Convention Centre reach Si Lom without changing lines.
- **Allow time for the change.** Switching from the BTS Sukhumvit Line to the Silom Line at Siam is crowded in the morning.
- If you also work around Asok, read [Working Near Asok? Where to Rent Within 15 Minutes](https://dooasset.com/en/articles/working-near-asok-where-to-rent-condo/).

> Counted from one-bedroom condos for rent still available on DooAsset on 4 Oct 2026 within 800 m (straight line) of a station. Train time is from the nearest station to Sala Daeng/Si Lom. Median = the middle value.

## Key facts

- Published: 4 Oct 2026
- Author: the DooAsset team
- Topic: Areas and transit
- Reading time: 3 min

## Frequently asked questions

### Where can I rent a cheaper condo if I work in Silom?

As of 4 Oct 2026 the stations within about 15 minutes of Silom with the lowest median one-bedroom rents are ARL Makkasan (18,000 baht), MRT Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (21,000 baht) and BTS Ratchathewi (22,000 baht).

### How much is a condo within walking distance of Silom?

One-bedroom units near MRT Si Lom have a median rent of 45,000 baht and a median size of 45 sqm. At BTS Saint Louis the median is 27,000 baht, about 4 minutes from Sala Daeng.

### Working in Silom on 25,000–27,000 baht, which station should I look at?

BTS Saint Louis has a median rent of 27,000 baht for 46 sq.m. and is about 4 minutes from Sala Daeng; BTS Saphan Taksin has a median of 25,000 baht, about 8 minutes away (one-bedroom units, as of 4 Oct 2026).

## Links

- [This article](https://dooasset.com/en/articles/working-in-silom-sathorn-where-to-rent-condo/)
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- [Refinancing a home loan in Thailand 2026: when, cost, is it worth it](https://dooasset.com/en/articles/refinance-home-loan-thailand-2026/)
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Updated: 15 Oct 2026

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