BTS Residence Sukhumvit 59: Near-Station Budget Condo Reviewed

If you have ever walked out of Thong Lo BTS station and thought "I love this area but my wallet does not," BTS Residence Sukhumvit 59 might be the answer you have been looking for. Tucked just off Sukhumvit Soi 59, this budget condo puts you within a genuine five minute walk of the station while keeping rents at a level that will not make you wince every month. It is not glamorous. It is not Instagram worthy. But for the price and the location, it punches well above its weight. Let me break down exactly what you are getting here, who it works best for, and whether it deserves a spot on your shortlist.

Location and Getting Around from Sukhumvit 59

BTS Residence Sukhumvit 59 sits on the quieter end of the Thong Lo area, right between BTS Thong Lo and BTS Phra Khanong stations. You are roughly 350 meters from Thong Lo BTS, which means a comfortable walk even in Bangkok's midday heat. That access to the Sukhumvit Line puts Asok about three stops away and Siam about six stops out.

The soi itself is relatively calm. Sukhumvit 59 is not one of those chaotic side streets jammed with street food carts and motorbike taxis, though you will find a few local vendors closer to the main road. For daily errands, the Gateway Ekkamai mall is about a ten minute walk, and Thong Lo's restaurant scene along Soi 55 is easily reachable by a quick motorbike taxi ride.

Picture this: you work at an office near Asok, you want to live somewhere that does not cost 25,000 baht a month, and you want to actually walk to the BTS instead of dealing with motorbike taxis in the rain. That is the sweet spot this building fills. A young professional I know moved here after getting priced out of a studio on Soi 55 and said the only real difference in her daily life was saving about 8,000 baht a month on rent.

What the Building Actually Looks Like Inside

Let me set expectations properly. BTS Residence Sukhumvit 59 is not a luxury development. It is a mid rise building, around eight floors, with a straightforward lobby and basic common areas. The hallways are clean but plain. There is no co working space, no rooftop infinity pool, and no concierge service. What you do get is a small fitness room, CCTV security, keycard access, and a parking area for residents with cars or motorbikes.

The units themselves are compact. Studios run around 24 to 28 square meters, and one bedroom units come in at roughly 30 to 35 square meters. Finishes are simple. Think tile floors, basic kitchen countertops, and air conditioning units that get the job done. Most units come furnished with a bed, wardrobe, small desk, and a basic sofa setup, though the quality varies depending on what the individual landlord has put in.

If you are someone who needs a bathtub, a kitchen island, or floor to ceiling windows with a city view, this is not your building. But if you need a clean, functional space in a great location at a price that leaves room in your budget for actually enjoying Bangkok, this works.

Rent Prices and What You Should Expect to Pay

This is where BTS Residence Sukhumvit 59 really stands out. According to listings tracked on DDproperty, average rent for a one bedroom condo in the broader Thong Lo to Ekkamai corridor ranges from 18,000 to 35,000 THB per month. At BTS Residence Sukhumvit 59, you are looking at a significantly lower range.

Studios typically rent between 8,000 and 12,000 THB per month. One bedroom units go for approximately 10,000 to 15,000 THB per month. That is genuinely budget territory for this part of Sukhumvit, where newer developments like Oka Haus or Rhythm Ekkamai can easily ask 20,000 to 30,000 THB for a comparable sized one bedroom.

The important stat to keep in mind: BTS Residence Sukhumvit 59 offers rents that are roughly 40 to 50 percent below the area average for a condo within 500 meters of a BTS station. That is a significant gap, and it is the main reason this building stays consistently occupied despite its age and basic amenities.

Deposits are standard. Expect two months deposit plus one month advance rent. Electricity is typically billed at the building rate, which can be slightly higher than the Metropolitan Electricity Authority rate, so confirm this with the landlord before signing anything.

How It Compares to Nearby Budget Options

You have a few other budget friendly options in this stretch of Sukhumvit. Here is a quick comparison to help you weigh things up.

Building	Location	Nearest BTS	Studio Rent (THB/month)	1 Bed Rent (THB/month)	Walk to BTS	Build Year (Approx.)
BTS Residence Sukhumvit 59	Soi 59	Thong Lo	8,000 to 12,000	10,000 to 15,000	5 min	2008
The Waterford Sukhumvit 50	Soi 50	On Nut	9,000 to 13,000	12,000 to 18,000	10 min	2005
Condo One Sukhumvit 67	Soi 67	Phra Khanong	7,500 to 11,000	9,500 to 14,000	8 min	2006
Le Luk Condominium	Soi 69	Phra Khanong	10,000 to 14,000	14,000 to 20,000	3 min	2010
Lumpini Ville Sukhumvit 77	Soi 77	On Nut	7,000 to 10,000	9,000 to 13,000	12 min	2012

The standout advantage of BTS Residence Sukhumvit 59 is the combination of low rent and genuinely close BTS access. Buildings like Lumpini Ville on Soi 77 might be slightly cheaper, but you are trading a much longer walk and a less central location. Le Luk is closer to the station but costs noticeably more. For the price per meter of BTS proximity, Sukhumvit 59 is hard to beat.

Who This Condo Works Best For

This building is not for everyone, and that is perfectly fine. It works best for a specific type of renter.

Young professionals on a budget who work along the Sukhumvit Line are the obvious fit. If your office is at Asok, Chit Lom, or Siam, you get a direct commute without transfers. A friend of mine who teaches English at a language school near Nana BTS lives here and spends less than 15,000 THB total on rent and commute combined each month. That is a hard deal to find in Thong Lo's zip code.

Digital nomads doing medium term stays of three to six months also do well here. The rents are low enough that even without a long term lease discount, you are not overpaying. Some landlords in this building are open to shorter lease terms, especially during the quieter months from May to September.

It is not the best pick for families. The unit sizes are too small, there is no kid friendly play area, and the nearest international schools like Bangkok Patana School on Soi 105 would mean a long daily commute for children. Couples who both work from home would also find the studios too cramped. If two people need workspace, you really need to look at one bedroom units at minimum, and even those feel tight in this building.

Things to Watch Out For Before Signing

A few practical notes from people who have actually lived here. First, the building's age means some units have older plumbing and air conditioning systems. Ask to run the water and test the AC during your viewing. If the landlord has not replaced the AC in years, negotiate for a service or replacement before you move in.

Second, check the electricity billing rate. Some units in older Bangkok condos get billed at 7 to 8 baht per unit instead of the government rate of around 4 baht per unit. Over a full year, that difference adds up to thousands of baht. Get it in writing.

Third, noise. Sukhumvit 59 is relatively quiet, but units facing the main Sukhumvit Road side can pick up traffic noise, especially in the early morning. Ask for a unit facing the soi side if you are a light sleeper. One resident told me switching from a road facing unit to a soi facing one on the same floor made a noticeable difference.

Finally, check the internet situation. The building supports fiber connections from providers like AIS and True, but not every unit has been pre wired. Confirm with the building management that your chosen provider can install in your specific unit before you commit. Nothing is worse than signing a lease and then finding out you are stuck with a mobile hotspot for your first month.

BTS Residence Sukhumvit 59 is not going to win any design awards. It will not show up in glossy real estate brochures. But it delivers on the two things that matter most for budget conscious renters in Bangkok: a genuinely walkable BTS connection and rent prices that leave you with money to actually live your life in this city. If you are hunting for a no nonsense condo in one of Sukhumvit's most desirable stretches, put this one on your viewing list.

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