If you want to find good apartments for remote workers in Chiang Mai, you certainly will have to do at least some research to find out what each of the city’s neighborhoods has to offer. Chiang Mai is not a particularly large city but, as northern Thailand’s most populous, there is certainly something for everyone here. Once you have an idea of the sort of area you would like to live in, take a look at some of the remote worker groups available to get further information on the area as well as potential rentals available there. We strongly recommend all first-time visitors to the city to consider taking out a hotel reservation for a couple of days after arriving in Chiang Mai, and using this time to get a feel for the different neighborhoods available as well as visit some apartments in person.
Below, we highlight some of our recommended sites if you're looking for apartments for remote workers in Chiang Mai.
Airbnb will be an invaluable tool for anyone looking for apartments for remote workers in Chiang Mai. With such low prices in this city, Airbnb is usually all you need to find a good apartment. The site connects you directly with hosts, meaning you will have a useful point of reference for your arrival in the city and will be welcomed by locals or expats with experience living here. Airbnb also has an excellent mapping feature which allows you to compare prices across Chiang Mai's different neighborhoods, giving you the chance to choose a pad that works for you and your budget.
This site has fantastic apartments for remote workers in Chiang Mai at affordable prices. As an agency site, Chiang Mai Open Realty has experience renting out to visitors looking to settle in the city medium-term. The apartments available here are fantastic, modern and central and prices reflect the affordability of Chiang Mai in general. The site also comes well-recommended for the many apartments it has available in all neighborhoods of the city, and not just the popular central areas. Prices are often negotiable here and there is a good balance of furnished and unfurnished apartments available.
Offering great apartments for remote workers in Chiang Mai and across the country, this site is recognized across Thailand as one of the best property portals. Thailand-property.com has an excellent range of furnished budget and luxury apartments across the city at prices largely in line with the market. The ads are very complete, with good photographs and accurate contact information. Most of the listings on the site are from other agencies and, while many of these will have experience dealing with foreign visitors, you should do your research in advance before signing any contracts.
This site specializes on Chiang Mai real estate and offer beautiful modern apartments in some of the very best areas of the city. Prices are actually quite affordable through this site and properties are rented directly through the agency. Agents speak English well here and have experience with foreign visitors. Perfect Homes also has an excellent support area with lots of useful information for prospective renters about life in Chiang Mai and how to navigate the rental process.
This huge facebook group, with over 19000 members, will also be an excellent tool when searching for apartments for remote workers in Chiang Mai. Only posts from membership-paying members are permitted, meaning you can expect to find seriously great apartments on offer here at more affordable rates. It is also a great place to get a sense of where other expats are living in town and also of the market prices in different areas. If you're looking to rent directly from a landlord or leaseholder, this site is for you!
For more information about living in Chiang Mai as a remote worker, check out our complete Chiang Mai guide.