Studio condos are the backbone of Bangkok's rental market. Whether you're a fresh arrival teaching English near Ari, a digital nomad setting up in On Nut, or a young Thai professional starting your first job near Silom, the studio is probably where your search begins. But pricing swings wildly depending on where you look. A studio near Asok could cost you double what you'd pay for a similar size unit out by Bearing. So let's break it down, area by area, with real numbers for 2026.

Sukhumvit Core: Nana to Ekkamai

This is the expat belt, and prices reflect it. Between BTS Nana and BTS Ekkamai, you're looking at 12,000 to 28,000 THB per month for a studio, depending on the building and exact location. A unit at Lumpini Suite Sukhumvit 41, for example, runs about 14,000 to 16,000 THB for a clean 30 sqm studio. Go a few stops up to Thong Lo and the same size in a newer building like Noble Ambience Sukhumvit 42 can push past 22,000 THB.

Phrom Phong sits right in the sweet spot of expensive. Studios near BTS Phrom Phong in buildings like The Waterford Sukhumvit 50 hover around 13,000 to 17,000 THB, while newer stock climbs higher. If you work at one of the offices along Sukhumvit or Asok intersection, this zone keeps your commute short, but your wallet will feel it.

One trick locals know: cross to the even side of Sukhumvit (south side) and walk five minutes from the BTS. Prices can drop 2,000 to 4,000 THB compared to units right at the station exit.

The On Nut to Bearing Stretch

This corridor has become the real value zone for studio renters in 2026. BTS On Nut is the gateway, and BTS Bearing marks the far end of what most people consider "reasonable commuting distance" along the Sukhumvit line. Studios here range from 7,000 to 15,000 THB per month.

Take a building like Regent Home Sukhumvit 97/1, a short walk from BTS Bang Chak. You can find studios around 7,500 to 9,000 THB. They're small, usually 24 to 28 sqm, but functional. The neighborhood has Tesco Lotus, street food everywhere, and enough coffee shops to keep any remote worker happy.

At the slightly higher end, Ideo Mobi Sukhumvit 81 near BTS On Nut offers studios in the 12,000 to 15,000 THB range with a pool, gym, and a co-working space downstairs. Consider someone named Tom, a freelance developer from the UK, who moved from a 20,000 THB studio in Thong Lo to a nicer unit here for 13,000 THB. He told me the extra 15 minutes on the BTS was completely worth the savings.

Silom, Sathorn, and the CBD

If your office is in the financial district, you're looking at Silom, Sathorn, or the area around BTS Chong Nonsi and MRT Lumphini. Studio prices here range from 10,000 to 25,000 THB, with a big spread based on building age and amenities.

Older buildings on Soi Convent or Soi Sala Daeng can surprise you with studios under 12,000 THB, though they often lack a pool or modern lobby. Newer developments like KnightsBridge Prime Sathorn push past 18,000 to 22,000 THB for a compact but stylish studio.

A young accountant working at one of the Big Four firms on Sathorn Road might grab a studio at Condolette Pixel Sathorn for around 14,000 THB. It's a five minute walk to BTS Chong Nonsi, the unit is small at 25 sqm, but the location eliminates transportation costs almost entirely.

Ari, Saphan Khwai, and the Northside

The northern Sukhumvit line stations, especially BTS Ari and BTS Saphan Khwai, have become increasingly popular with young Thai professionals and a growing number of expats. The vibe is more local, the food scene is incredible, and studio prices are friendlier than the central Sukhumvit stretch.

Expect to pay 8,000 to 16,000 THB for a studio in this area. Centric Ari Station, literally on top of BTS Ari, offers studios around 14,000 to 16,000 THB. Walk 10 minutes toward Soi Ari 1 and you can find older buildings offering studios for 8,000 to 10,000 THB.

This area works especially well if you work in Chatuchak, Lat Phrao, or anywhere along the northern MRT line. Weekend mornings here feel genuinely peaceful compared to the Sukhumvit chaos further south.

Ratchadaphisek and Rama 9

This zone has exploded with new condo supply over the past few years, and that's great news for renters. The MRT stations at Phra Ram 9, Ratchadaphisek, and Huai Khwang all have dozens of condo buildings within walking distance, many built after 2019.

Studio prices here sit comfortably between 7,500 and 14,000 THB. A building like Life Asoke Rama 9, near MRT Rama 9, offers modern studios around 11,000 to 13,000 THB. Chapter One Eco near MRT Huai Khwang brings prices down to the 8,500 to 10,000 THB range.

This area suits people working at Fortune Tower, The Nine, or any of the offices clustered around Rama 9 intersection. The night market scene here is also solid, with Jodd Fairs nearby and plenty of Thai and international restaurants along Ratchadaphisek Road.

Studio pricing in Bangkok still comes down to three things: distance from a train station, building age, and neighborhood demand. You can live well for 8,000 THB in the right area or spend 25,000 THB for a premium address. The smartest move is knowing exactly what each neighborhood actually costs before you start visiting units. If you want to compare studio options across all these areas in one place, Superagent at superagent.co lets you search, filter by budget and location, and get matched with available units fast.