Furnished, all-inclusive, move-in-ready homes for expats, corporate assignees, DTV & LTR visa holders and families bridging a long-term move - with what's included, monthly costs by area, and how they compare with a standard villa or condo lease.
A serviced apartment is the easiest way to land in Krabi: fully furnished, with utilities, wifi and housekeeping bundled into one monthly price, and lease terms measured in weeks rather than a year. That makes it the natural first step for corporate assignees, families on a relocation bridge, and new arrivals who want to trial an area before signing a long-term villa or condo lease. Below is what serviced apartments include, what they cost by area, and how they stack up against a standard rental. For the lower-cost long-term route, see our Krabi rental market guide and cost-of-living guide.
Main beach hub - widest choice · Studio ~THB 12,000-25,000/mo - 1-bed ~THB 18,000-40,000/mo
Ao Nang is Krabi's main beach town and holds by far the deepest stock of serviced apartments, apart-hotels and long-stay condos, all walkable to the beach, restaurants, dive shops and services. It suits first-time arrivals, short corporate stays and anyone who wants everything on the doorstep and the widest choice of monthly options. Expect the most availability and firm high-season pricing from November to March, easing sharply in the green season.
Best for: First arrivals and short stays who want the widest choice and a walkable beach base.
On the river - everyday value · Studio ~THB 8,000-16,000/mo - 1-bed ~THB 12,000-24,000/mo
Krabi Town, on the river about 15 km inland, is where everyday Thai life, fresh markets, hospitals and the cheapest rooms sit. Its serviced apartments and monthly aparthotels are the best value in the province and suit budget-conscious long-stayers, remote workers and anyone who prefers authentic local life and easy airport access over being on the sand. You will want a scooter or car to reach the beaches at Ao Nang, roughly 20-30 minutes away.
Best for: Budget-conscious long-stayers who want authentic local life and the lowest rents.
North coast - quiet & upscale · 1-bed ~THB 25,000-55,000/mo - villas & branded ~THB 50,000-150,000+/mo
The quiet, upscale resort strip north of Ao Nang around Klong Muang and Tubkaak pairs beachfront resort residences and pool villas with calm, uncrowded sand and easy reach of the airport. This is the premium choice for couples, retirees and relocating families who want a tranquil, fully managed base with sea views and space rather than the buzz of Ao Nang - at the top of Krabi's price range.
Best for: Couples, retirees and families who want a quiet, upscale, fully managed base.
Boat-access - climbers & barefoot living · Studio ~THB 15,000-30,000/mo - 1-bed ~THB 25,000-55,000/mo
Railay and neighbouring Tonsai are reachable only by longtail boat and are world-famous for rock climbing and a barefoot, off-grid vibe. Serviced rooms and resort residences here are limited, seasonal and priced for the setting, suiting climbers, digital nomads and couples who want a car-free, nature-first stay and do not mind boating in for supplies. Stock is thin, so book monthly rates well ahead of high season.
Best for: Climbers and nature-first couples who want a car-free, barefoot base.
Offshore island - relaxed long-stay & nomad hub · Studio ~THB 10,000-22,000/mo - 1-bed ~THB 16,000-38,000/mo
Koh Lanta, an easy ferry or drive-and-bridge south, has grown into a relaxed long-stay and digital-nomad island with its own serviced apartments, monthly bungalows and the well-known KoHub co-working community. It suits remote workers, couples and long-stayers who want quiet beaches, cafes and a tight community at gentle prices. Many places run seasonally, closing or thinning out in the deep low season, so confirm availability and monthly rates before you plan a long stay.
Best for: Remote workers and long-stayers who want a relaxed, community-led island base.
Indicative ranges; rates vary by area, size, building, season and stay length. High-season (Nov-Mar) rates run well above green-season monthlies. Confirm live pricing before committing.
BAANLYY sources and manages furnished, all-inclusive stays across Krabi for individuals, families and corporate relocation clients - matching you to the right area, negotiating monthly rates, and handling the paperwork and address registration so you arrive to a home that is ready to live in. For companies, we run the common relocation workflow end to end: place an assignee in a serviced apartment for the first one to three months, then transition them into a long-term villa or condo lease once they have chosen an area and school. Tell us your dates, budget and must-haves and we will shortlist options that fit.
Monthly serviced-apartment rates in Krabi typically run about THB 8,000-30,000 for a studio, THB 12,000-55,000 for a one-bedroom, and THB 30,000-90,000 for a two-bedroom or family unit, with premium resort residences and pool villas around Klong Muang and Tubkaak reaching THB 50,000-150,000+ a month. Krabi Town offers the best value, Ao Nang the widest choice, and the north-coast resort strip the highest rates. Prices swing sharply between the dry high season (November-March) and the wetter green season, and monthly stays are far cheaper per night than nightly bookings. Krabi is generally cheaper than Phuket or Koh Samui. Always confirm current rates directly.
A serviced apartment is fully furnished and move-in ready, usually bundling electricity, water and high-speed wifi into one monthly price, plus regular housekeeping and building amenities such as a pool, gym, reception and security. Premium resort residences add concierge, restaurants and lounges. In Krabi that simplicity is especially valuable, since it spares you from setting up utilities and dry-season water-tank supply yourself - which is why serviced apartments suit corporate assignees, new arrivals and families bridging a longer-term move.
Choose a serviced apartment when you want flexibility and zero setup: short corporate stays, your first weeks in the province, or a trial before committing to an area and a villa. Everything is included and leases are short, but you pay more per month. Choose a long-term villa, house or condo rental once you have settled on an area and want the lowest monthly cost - expect a 6-12 month lease, a two-month deposit and separate utility bills. Many expats bridge with a serviced apartment for one to three months, then sign a long-term lease. See our Krabi rental market guide for the long-term route.
Yes. Serviced apartments are among the easiest options for foreigners because they are built for international guests and long-stay expats, with English-speaking management, flexible terms and minimal paperwork. You will typically need your passport and, for longer stays, may be asked about your visa. Serviced-apartment operators also handle the TM30 address registration that landlords are required to file, which is one less thing to manage when you arrive on the Andaman coast.
They are one of the best tools for relocating staff to Krabi. A serviced apartment gives an assignee or family a fully managed, all-inclusive base from day one, buys time to explore Ao Nang, Krabi Town and the islands, and avoids locking into a villa lease or furnishing a home before the move is confirmed. HR teams and relocation managers often place staff in a serviced apartment for the first one to three months, then transition to a long-term rental - a workflow BAANLYY can manage end to end.
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