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Students and language/Muay Thai learners on the Non-ED education visa.
The lease advice here is written around one route of eight, and it hangs on that route: how long a single entry lets you stay is what decides whether six months or twelve is the term to sign, and how much deposit you should be prepared to lose. Answer seven short questions and see the two or three routes worth checking for your situation — each with the money it asks for, what it costs, and the Thai government page that requirement comes from. Signposting only: it decides nothing about your status, and it is not legal or immigration advice.
See which routes to check →Education-visa renters optimise for budget and proximity to their school or training, often with an uncertain end date as courses extend or change. That argues for a flexible, lower-cost setup near campus rather than a long lease across town. Studios and one-bedrooms in transit-connected, value-for-money areas are the typical sweet spot, and co-living or smaller buildings can cut costs further. Because the ED extension is renewed periodically, tidy address paperwork (lease + TM30 + the 90-day report) keeps each renewal smooth.
Most Thai condo leases run on a 2 + 1 structure: two months' rent as a refundable security deposit plus one month's rent paid in advance. Short or flexible terms (under 6 months) usually cost more per month and may ask for a larger deposit. On a student budget, target value-for-money areas and consider co-living or smaller buildings — compare with the cost-of-living tool.
You sorted the Education Visa (Non-ED). Now find the neighbourhood and residence that fit it.
General information only — not legal, immigration, tax or financial advice. Rental practices, deposits, visa rules and address-reporting requirements change and depend on your situation; verify current requirements with official Thai government sources or a licensed specialist before acting. BAANLYY is a data-and-tools platform, not a broker or property manager, and never takes paid placement.
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