Buy an apartment in South Pattaya
South Pattaya is the part of the city between the centre and Pratumnak Hill: Walking Street, Bali Hai Pier, the markets and cafés around South Pattaya Road, and at the foot of the hill, Thappraya Road with its new high-rise buildings. From here the sea and the nightlife are within walking distance, and Jomtien is a few minutes by car. Below are the district’s listings and residential projects, developer prices and answers to the key questions about buying.
Why this district
The city within walking distance
Walking Street, the beach, markets, clinics and hundreds of cafés are close by. You can live here without a car: songthaews run along South Pattaya Road and Third Road all the time.
Bali Hai Pier
Ferries and speedboats leave the pier for Koh Larn island and sea excursions. The promenade and the Pratumnak Hill viewpoints are nearby.
High-rises with a bay view
High-rise condominiums are going up along Thappraya Road and on the slope of Pratumnak: the upper floors look out over Pattaya Bay and Jomtien.
Rental demand
Tourists and people working in the city rent here all year round: close to the sea, the nightlife and transport. Small furnished apartments let both short-term and long-term.
Listings in this district
Jomtien View 2-Bedroom 68 m² in The Riviera California — 12,935,000 ฿ (≈ $395,000)
2-Bedroom Apartment 60 m² in The Riviera California — 6,898,000 ฿ (≈ $211,000)
Jomtien View 1-Bedroom 34 m² in The Riviera California — 3,998,000 ฿ (≈ $122,000)
Bay View Studio 25 m² in The Riviera California — 2,830,000 ฿ (≈ $86,500)
Projects in this district
FAQ
Where is South Pattaya?
Between central Pattaya and Pratumnak Hill: from Walking Street and Bali Hai Pier to Third Road and Thappraya Road, which continues on to Jomtien. Pattaya Beach is within walking distance, Jomtien a few minutes by car.
Is it noisy to live in South Pattaya?
It depends on the street. Around Walking Street it is lively until morning, while at the foot of Pratumnak and along Thappraya Road it is noticeably quieter, and that is where the new residential buildings are going up.
Can a foreigner buy an apartment here?
Yes. A condominium apartment is registered as freehold property in a foreigner’s name under the foreign quota. Most buildings have one, but the number of such apartments is limited. We check the quota for the specific apartment before booking.
Does the district rent out well?
Yes, demand here is year-round: the sea, Walking Street, markets and transport are close by. Furnished studios and one-bedroom apartments rent out best.
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