Old CityServiced ApartmentChecked Apr 2026

Huay Kaew Residence

Huay Kaew Road, Mueang Chiang Mai

Huay Kaew Residence is widely cited as the cheapest property with a pool in central Chiang Mai, with studios from 3,500 THB/month. A long-standing property with decades of operation, it has a pool, fitness center, restaurant, and massage service. 5 minutes from Nimman, 15 minutes from the airport. 1BR suites include full kitchens.

Shashank Jha2026-04-04

“Cheapest place with a pool that I've found in central Chiang Mai. The 3,500 THB rooms are bare-bones — bed, AC, that's about it. But the suites with kitchens are actually decent. WiFi costs 300/month extra which is annoying. Good if you're on a tight budget and want pool access. Not for you if you care about modern finishes.”

Electric

7 ฿

per unit

Water

0 ฿

per unit

WiFi

฿300

per month

Deposit

month

🏊 Pool💪 Gym🅿️ Parking🔑 Keycard📹 Cctv• Restaurant🧺 Laundry🛗 Elevator

Unit Types

Monthly Rent

฿3,500 – 6,000

Bed / Bath

1 / 1

Best Floor

2-5

Best Facing

north

AcFridge

Expat Tips

•3,500 THB with pool access is exceptional — hardest value to beat in all of Chiang Mai

•Weekly cleaning is included even in the cheapest rooms

•1BR suite rooms have full kitchens — step up from the basic studios if budget allows

•Near Kad Suan Kaew mall for shopping and daily errands

Gotchas

•WiFi is 300 THB/month extra — not included like most competitors; factor into the real monthly cost

•Basic studio furnishing is minimal; the cheaper rooms are genuinely spartan

•Keycard deposit of 200 THB non-refundable at check-in

•Stays under 3 months: 1 month deposit. Over 3 months: 2 months deposit

What’s within walking distance

Straight-line estimates from this building, not sponsored placements.

Dentists

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Chiang Mai Medical & Dental Polyclinic
Combined GP + dental counter; useful when you also need a script the same morning.
≈8 min walk
Dentaland
Long-established chain branding; English intake desks common — still ask for itemized quotes.
≈12 min walk

Massage

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Oasis Spa
Upscale oil treatments; use when you want quiet rooms and hotel-style service.
≈12 min walk

Scooter rental

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Bikky Chiang Mai
Long-running expat name; compare monthly rates vs daily deals before you sign.
≈12 min walk

Co-working

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HeartWORK
Lower-key than core Nimman; attracts residents who want fewer tourists at the desk next door.
≈12 min walk
Yellow Coworking Space
Compact and friendly; ask about monthly deals if you are staying a full season.
≈15 min walk