Condo for rent near Central Rama 9: what the short walk to the mall costs
A condo for rent near Central Rama 9 costs from ฿151,200 a month by the station, or ฿75,600 2 km east. Compare all five homes and book by the month.
By Jumphot Srisomsap · 17 October 2026
A condo for rent near Central Rama 9 means, in practice, a flat a short walk from MRT Phra Ram 9, because the mall joins the station. We let three furnished homes 550 to 600 metres from that station, from ฿151,200 a month, and two cheaper lofts about two kilometres to the east, from ฿75,600. All five are let by the calendar month, with a one-month minimum and no platform or booking fees.
The gap between those two prices is the real decision. Living on the mall's doorstep costs at least ฿51,500 a month more than staying further out. This guide sets out what that money buys, how the same rent compares with a flat by centralWorld, and which of the five homes suits which kind of stay.
The three homes a walk from the mall
| Home | From | Character | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR, 2 guests | ฿151,200 | Water and electricity included up to ฿3,420 a month | MRT Phra Ram 9 600 m |
| 2 BR, 90 m², 4 guests | ฿182,700 | Water and electricity included up to ฿6,300 a month | MRT Phra Ram 9 550 m |
| 3 BR, 123 m², 6 guests | ฿277,200 | Water and electricity included up to ฿8,610 a month | MRT Phra Ram 9 550 m |
Our listings measure the distance to the station, not to the mall's doors. Because Central Rama 9 connects to the station, treat 550 to 600 metres as roughly the walk to the shops: seven or eight minutes at an easy pace along the street, then indoors.
All three share one package. Housekeeping comes three times a week with linen changed twice, each flat has a washer and dryer, a smart TV with cable and satellite channels and a private balcony with city views, and residents use the building's gym, pool, lift and free parking. Water and electricity are included up to a monthly allowance that grows with the size of the flat.
- One-bedroom, ฿151,200: a king-size bed or twin beds, a kitchenette with an induction hob, a dining space for four and a dedicated workspace.
- Two-bedroom, 90 m², ฿182,700: a king-size master with its own bathroom, twin beds in the second room, two bathrooms plus a separate toilet, a walk-in closet and a six-seat dining table.
- Three-bedroom, 123 m², ฿277,200: two king-size bedrooms and one twin, a desk and chair in every bedroom, and room for six.
What the short walk costs
The two lofts further east are the fair comparison. Neither lists a station, and on our map they share a pin about two kilometres from the three homes above. Here is what moving closer to the mall adds to the rent each month.
- Studio loft, 52 m², ฿75,600, against the one-bedroom by the station at ฿151,200: ฿75,600 a month more, exactly double the rent.
- Two-bedroom loft, ฿99,700, against the 90 m² two-bedroom by the station at ฿182,700: ฿83,000 a month more for the same number of bedrooms.
- Two-bedroom loft, ฿99,700, against the one-bedroom by the station at ฿151,200: ฿51,500 a month more, and one bedroom fewer.
Over a three-month stay, the walk to the mall costs at least ฿154,500.
Whether that is worth paying depends on how often you make the trip. If you take the MRT to work every weekday, a home by the station saves you a taxi or a motorbike taxi at both ends of the day, and in the rainy season that counts for a lot. If you work from the flat and shop once a week, the two-bedroom loft gives you two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a loft level for ฿99,700, and the mall is a short taxi ride away.
Sharing narrows the gap. Two people splitting the 90 m² two-bedroom pay ฿91,350 each, less than one person pays for the one-bedroom, and the flat has two bathrooms. The 123 m² three-bedroom is the only Rama 9 home we let that sleeps six; split three ways, it comes to ฿92,400 a bedroom.
What living by the mall changes day to day
A big mall over the station takes care of the dull jobs of a monthly stay. Most of what people need in their first week is in one place you reach on foot:
- a supermarket for the weekly shop, so you are not carrying drinking water and groceries far
- phone shops for a Thai SIM card or a top-up
- bank branches and cash machines
- pharmacies, a food court and sit-down restaurants for the evenings you do not want to cook
- air-conditioned space to walk in during the hottest part of the afternoon or a rainy-season downpour
None of that needs the flat to be inside the mall's own building. The point of 550 to 600 metres is that each errand is a walk rather than a ride. The trade-off is a busy junction, so ask us which floor a home is on and which way its balcony faces if quiet matters to you.
The same rent by centralWorld
If what you want is a big Central mall on the doorstep, Rama 9 is not the only choice. Our one-bedroom near centralWorld rents for exactly the same ฿151,200 a month as our Rama 9 one-bedroom, and both sleep two.
| Home | From | Character | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR near Central Rama 9, 2 guests | ฿151,200 | Water and electricity up to ฿3,420; workspace | MRT Phra Ram 9 600 m |
| 1 BR near centralWorld, 2 guests | ฿151,200 | Electricity allowance ฿3,500; ฿7.49 a unit above it | BTS Chit Lom 400 m |
| Apartment near Central Embassy | ฿107,100 | Listed in Central Bangkok | BTS Chit Lom 450 m |
The two ฿151,200 homes differ in the detail. The Rama 9 flat includes water and electricity up to ฿3,420 a month and has a dining space for four and a dedicated workspace. The flat near centralWorld states an electricity allowance of ฿3,500, charged at ฿7.49 a unit above it, and comes with a Siemens kitchen, two smart TVs, an en-suite bathroom and maid service three times a week.
The bigger difference is the train line. centralWorld is near Chit Lom on the BTS Sukhumvit Line, so Siam, Phloen Chit and the stations along Sukhumvit Road are a few stops away with no change. Rama 9 is on the MRT Blue Line, so most journeys along Sukhumvit Road mean changing to the BTS at Asok. Choose the mall that sits on the line you will ride every day.
Getting around from MRT Phra Ram 9
Phra Ram 9 is on the MRT Blue Line. One stop on is Phetchaburi, which links to the Airport Rail Link at Makkasan. Two stops on is Sukhumvit, where you change to the BTS Skytrain at Asok. From the three homes by the station, the walk to the platform and the walk to the shops are the same walk.
From the lofts, the first leg is a taxi or a motorbike taxi to the station. If you will commute every working day, make that trip once at the hour you would really leave before you sign.
Bills: what the rent already covers
All five Rama 9 rents include water and electricity, though not in the same way. The three homes by the station include them up to ฿3,420, ฿6,300 or ฿8,610 a month, depending on size, and you pay for use above that. The two lofts list water and electricity as included without stating an allowance. Power in central Bangkok comes from the Metropolitan Electricity Authority, and air conditioning is what moves the meter, so it is worth asking three things before you book:
- Is there a cap on electricity, and what is charged per unit above it?
- How much did the flat use in a recent hot month?
- Which way does the balcony face, and does it take the afternoon sun?
Which home suits which stay
- One person commuting by MRT: the one-bedroom, 600 metres from Phra Ram 9, at ฿151,200.
- Two friends or colleagues sharing: the 90 m² two-bedroom, ฿91,350 each.
- A family or group of up to six who want the mall on foot: the 123 m² three-bedroom at ฿277,200.
- Under ฿100,000, with the mall a taxi ride away: the 52 m² studio loft at ฿75,600 or the two-bedroom loft at ฿99,700.
- Regular appointments at Bangkok Hospital: the two-bedroom loft, which its listing places near the hospital.
- A daily commute along Sukhumvit Road: compare the one-bedroom near centralWorld before you settle on Rama 9.
Before you book
Every home here is furnished and let by the calendar month, with a one-month minimum and no platform or booking fees. To see all five on one map, open Rama 9 on the explore page. For what the streets between the towers and the station are like on foot, read our guide to the Rama 9 junction. Then send us your dates and ask which of the five are free.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a condo for rent near Central Rama 9 by the month?
Yes. We let three furnished homes 550 to 600 metres from MRT Phra Ram 9, which connects to the mall, from ฿151,200 a month. The minimum stay is one calendar month and there are no platform or booking fees.
How far are your homes from Central Rama 9?
Our listings give the distance to MRT Phra Ram 9: 550 metres for the two- and three-bedroom, 600 metres for the one-bedroom. The mall joins the station, so the walk is about the same. Our two lofts are about two kilometres further east.
What is the cheapest home near Central Rama 9?
Within walking distance of the station, the one-bedroom at ฿151,200 a month. Within a short taxi ride, the 52 m² studio loft at ฿75,600.
Is Rama 9 cheaper than living near centralWorld?
Not for our one-bedrooms: both cost ฿151,200 a month. The Rama 9 flat includes water and electricity up to ฿3,420; the centralWorld flat states an electricity allowance of ฿3,500.
How do I get from Rama 9 to Sukhumvit?
Take the MRT Blue Line two stops from Phra Ram 9 to Sukhumvit, then change to the BTS Skytrain at Asok if you are going further along Sukhumvit Road.
