Walking distance to a BTS or MRT station is the single biggest price multiplier in Bangkok rent. Here are the real 2026 numbers for the 25 stations with the most active rental supply on Good Yield.
The full station table
| Station | Line | Listings | Median rent | Avg rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thong Lo | BTS Sukhumvit | 267 | ฿38,000 | ฿47,867 |
| Chong Nonsi | BTS Silom | 41 | ฿38,000 | ฿58,061 |
| Phloen Chit | BTS Sukhumvit | 41 | ฿36,500 | ฿46,635 |
| Phrom Phong | BTS Sukhumvit | 153 | ฿35,000 | ฿44,332 |
| Phetchaburi | MRT Blue | 89 | ฿29,000 | ฿37,319 |
| Ratchathewi | BTS Sukhumvit | 43 | ฿25,000 | ฿26,444 |
| Ekkamai | BTS Sukhumvit | 100 | ฿24,500 | ฿32,286 |
| Khlong Toei | MRT Blue | 39 | ฿23,500 | ฿32,254 |
| Krung Thon Buri | BTS Silom | 33 | ฿23,000 | ฿38,667 |
| Phra Ram 9 | MRT Blue | 154 | ฿23,000 | ฿27,885 |
| Ari | BTS Sukhumvit | 42 | ฿23,000 | ฿23,902 |
| Phra Khanong | BTS Sukhumvit | 75 | ฿22,000 | ฿25,655 |
| Rama 9 (MRT) | MRT Blue | 87 | ฿21,000 | ฿24,738 |
| Huai Khwang | MRT Blue | 82 | ฿18,000 | ฿25,784 |
| On Nut | BTS Sukhumvit | 126 | ฿18,000 | ฿21,666 |
| Punnawithi | BTS Sukhumvit | 40 | ฿17,500 | ฿19,988 |
| Lat Phrao (MRT) | MRT Blue | 45 | ฿17,000 | ฿18,266 |
| Ratchayothin | BTS Sukhumvit | 99 | ฿17,000 | ฿18,625 |
| Mo Chit | BTS Sukhumvit | 37 | ฿15,000 | ฿15,122 |
| Sutthisan | MRT Blue | 40 | ฿14,500 | ฿16,063 |
| Udom Suk | BTS Sukhumvit | 96 | ฿14,250 | ฿19,474 |
| Ramkhamhaeng | ARL | 69 | ฿13,500 | ฿16,120 |
| Hua Mak | ARL | 77 | ฿13,000 | ฿21,348 |
| Bang Na | BTS Sukhumvit | 70 | ฿12,250 | ฿16,277 |
| Bang Phlat | MRT Blue | 47 | ฿12,000 | ฿14,221 |
Source: Good Yield Life live listings, May 2026. Listings include both 1-bed and 2-bed units near each station.
What the data shows
1. Thong Lo and Chong Nonsi tied for the most expensive
Both at a median ฿38,000. Thong Lo gets there through pure brand premium (the Thonglor nightlife and lifestyle scene). Chong Nonsi is a pure CBD play — finance towers and the Sathorn business district.
2. The Phrom Phong-to-On Nut step is huge
One BTS stop east from Phrom Phong drops the median from ฿35,000 to ~฿18,000 (On Nut). If you can live 10 minutes further from Asok, you cut your rent nearly in half.
3. MRT undercuts BTS on equivalent zones
Phra Ram 9 (MRT) median ฿23,000 vs Phrom Phong (BTS) ฿35,000 — same business-district feel, 35% cheaper rent. The MRT Blue Line is the renter's secret weapon.
4. ARL is the budget option for airport commuters
Ramkhamhaeng and Hua Mak both ~฿13,000 median. Direct rail to Suvarnabhumi airport. Great for cabin crew, frequent flyers, and anyone trading commute time for savings.
The "walking distance" caveat
Bangkok listings often state "near BTS" loosely — anything under 1km gets the label. In our experience:
- 0–300m: Premium tier. You walk it in 4 minutes, no excuses.
- 300–600m: Standard "near station" — 7–10 minutes in heat.
- 600m+: Discount tier. You'll take a motorbike taxi in the rainy season.
If a listing's price seems unreasonably low for its station, distance is usually why.
FAQ
What is the most expensive BTS station to rent near?
Thong Lo (BTS Sukhumvit) has the highest median rent at ฿38,000/month, driven by the area's expat lifestyle scene. Chong Nonsi (BTS Silom) ties at ฿38,000 median, with luxury units pulling the average to ฿58,000.
What is the cheapest BTS station to rent near in Bangkok?
Bang Na (BTS Sukhumvit extension) has the lowest median rent at ฿12,250/month. Mo Chit (฿15,000) and Udom Suk (฿14,250) are also reliably affordable BTS-connected zones.
What's the cheapest MRT station to rent near?
Bang Phlat (MRT Blue Line) at ฿12,000 median. Sutthisan and Huai Khwang (both MRT Blue) are also affordable at ฿14,500–฿18,000 median.
Is BTS or MRT cheaper for renters?
MRT is cheaper than BTS at comparable zones. Phra Ram 9 (MRT) is ฿23,000 median vs Phrom Phong (BTS) at ฿35,000 — for similar central-Bangkok access.