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Living near Huai Khwang station.

The gateway to Huai Khwang's well-known night market and a dense strip of Korean and Thai restaurants — one of the liveliest low-rise neighbourhoods on the Blue Line.

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By Kirby Scofield
Founder of BAANLYY · International real estate broker, investor & relocation specialist
Last updated 7 July 2026 · Last reviewed 7 July 2026
BL18MRT Blue station
฿20,000–฿42,0001-bed rent / month
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Huai Khwang at a glance

Huai Khwang (ห้วยขวาง, BL18) is a station on the MRT Blue Line in Huai Khwang, Bangkok. The gateway to Huai Khwang's well-known night market and a dense strip of Korean and Thai restaurants — one of the liveliest low-rise neighbourhoods on the Blue Line.

Sits between Sutthisan and Phra Ram 9 on the Blue Line's original underground stretch; no cross-line transfer.

Right around the station you'll find Huai Khwang night market, MRT Depot, Pracharat Bamphen Road, Korean-Thai restaurant strip. The pocket suits nightlife and food-market fans, central-budget renters, young professionals.

Renting near Huai Khwang sits in the central mid-market band: a typical one-bedroom condo within walking distance runs roughly ฿20,000–฿42,000 a month, with rents easing the further you are from the station exit. These are indicative ranges, not quotes — always verify current asking prices on individual listings.

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Who Huai Khwang suits

Nightlife and food-market fansCentral-budget rentersYoung professionals

What's nearby

Huai Khwang night market · MRT Depot · Pracharat Bamphen Road · Korean-Thai restaurant strip

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Line & connections

MRT Blue Line (BL18) — Bangkok's underground loop, the workhorse of the metro network. It interchanges with the BTS at Asok/Sukhumvit, Sala Daeng/Si Lom and Mo Chit/Chatuchak Park, and reaches Lumphini Park, the Rama 9 'new CBD', Chinatown and Chula University.

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Renting & living near Huai Khwang

Indicative one-bedroom condo rents within walking distance run roughly ฿20,000฿42,000 a month (central mid-market band). Ranges are indicative, not quotes — verify current asking prices on individual listings.

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FAQ

Huai Khwang station — frequently asked questions

What line is Huai Khwang station on?

Huai Khwang (BL18) is on the MRT Blue Line, operated by Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM).

How much does it cost to rent near Huai Khwang?

Indicative one-bedroom condo rents within walking distance of Huai Khwang run roughly ฿20,000–฿42,000 per month (central mid-market band). Studios sit below this and larger units above; ranges are indicative, so confirm on live listings.

Is Huai Khwang a good place to live?

Huai Khwang works well for nightlife and food-market fans, central-budget renters, young professionals. Nearby draws include Huai Khwang night market, MRT Depot, Pracharat Bamphen Road, and being on the MRT Blue keeps you car-free across much of the city.

What's near Huai Khwang station?

Within walking distance: Huai Khwang night market, MRT Depot, Pracharat Bamphen Road, Korean-Thai restaurant strip. Sits between Sutthisan and Phra Ram 9 on the Blue Line's original underground stretch; no cross-line transfer.

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