Living in Nong Kae, Hua Hin

Monthly rent in THB (฿). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Hua Hin dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about ฿11,250/month — roughly 38% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run ฿12,000 - ฿23,000/month and three-bedrooms ฿18,000 - ฿34,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by car, it sits about as central as most Hua Hin areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the affordable, local, village tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see Hua Hin Soi.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps ตะเกียบ as the nearest rail stop around the Nong Kae reference point. A school is also mapped within walking distance.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Nong Kae, Hua Hin?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Nong Kae costs ฿7,500 - ฿15,000/month (second-hand contract) or ฿6,000 - ฿12,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from ฿12,000 - ฿23,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from ฿18,000 - ฿34,000/month.

Is Nong Kae safe for expats?

Nong Kae has a safety rating of 3/5 (Moderate) on our scale. That is mid-scale; standard urban precautions are advisable.

How long is the commute from Nong Kae to Hua Hin center?

The commute from Nong Kae to Hua Hin city center takes approximately 15 minutes by car.

What is Nong Kae like to live in?

Affordable area south of town near the railway halt. Budget apartments, local markets, and Thai village life. In our data it is tagged as affordable, local, village.