All 18 neighborhoods in Chiang Mai ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ban Waen | $252/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 2 | San Kamphaeng | $262/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
| 3 | Mae Hia | $262/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
| 4 | San Sai | $273/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 5 | Don Kaeo | $273/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 6 | Hang Dong | $287/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 7 | Pa Tan | $287/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 8 | Mae Rim | $298/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 9 | Wat Ket | $308/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 10 | Wualai | $322/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 11 | Chang Phueak | $332/mo | 0.95x | -5% |
| 12 | Suthep | $357/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 13 | Night Bazaar East | $357/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 14 | Santitham | $368/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 15 | Chang Khlan (Night Bazaar) | $378/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 16 | Tha Phae | $385/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 17 | Old City | $402/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 18 | Nimmanhaemin | $427/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $350/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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The average 1-bedroom rent in Chiang Mai is approximately $350/month. Rents range from $252/mo (Ban Waen) to $427/mo (Nimmanhaemin).
Our database covers 18 neighborhoods in Chiang Mai, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.