Beach View Living at Affordable Prices
Pattaya's property market is dominated by high-rise condominiums, particularly along the beach areas. The city has seen massive development over the past decade with hundreds of modern condo buildings offering sea views, pools, gyms, and resort-style facilities. Rental prices are 30-40% lower than Phuket while offering similar beach resort living.
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Quieter alternative to Central Pattaya with a 6km beach, less crowded bars, and more family-friendly atmosphere. Popular with long-term expats and retirees. Dozens of modern high-rise condos with sea views, pools, and facilities. Walking distance to restaurants and services.
Upscale area between Central Pattaya and Jomtien with stunning viewpoints, luxury condos, and quieter ambiance. Home to high-end restaurants, spas, and boutique hotels. Higher prices but superior quality and views. Popular with affluent expats and couples.
Heart of the action with direct beach access, Walking Street nearby, and endless entertainment. Mix of older and newer condos, more crowded but most convenient. Easy access to everything but can be noisy. Popular with party-goers and those who want to be in the center.
Quiet northern area with beautiful clean beach, luxury high-rises, and more upscale vibe. Further from Walking Street but closer to Terminal 21 mall. Popular with families and those seeking peace. Some of Pattaya's nicest condos are here.
Residential area east of Sukhumvit Road, away from the beach but much cheaper. Mix of Thai neighborhoods, expat communities, and local markets. Good for those on tight budgets who don't need beach access. More authentic Thai experience.
Southern areas 15-20km from central Pattaya with fishing village charm, cleaner beaches, and more laid-back atmosphere. Growing expat community seeking escape from Pattaya's chaos. Requires scooter/car but offers peaceful beach living.
Foreigners can own condo units (not land) if foreign ownership in the building is under 49%. Pattaya has thousands of condos available for foreign ownership. Prices range from ฿1.5-4 million ($43,000-114,000) for studios to ฿4-10+ million for luxury sea view units.