CHIANG MAI
Nimman
About Nimman
Nimman (Nimmanhaemin Road and its numbered sois, west of the Old City) is the best-known digital nomad and student area, dense with cafes, coworking spaces, restaurants and bars. It is walkable and the most expensive part of the city to rent in.
Getting around: Much of Nimman is walkable and Grab and songthaews are easy to find. A scooter helps for going beyond the Nimman sois.
Typical rent in Nimman
- Studio condo
- 6,000-10,000 per month
- 1-bed condo
- 12,000-22,000 per month
Guide ranges for 2025-26 from monthlychiangmai.com; listing sites (PropertyScout) show higher asking prices for newer furnished units, e.g. average studio about 13,500.
What to do in Nimman
- Maya Lifestyle Shopping CentershoppingMall at the northern end of Nimmanhaemin Road with restaurants and a rooftop bar.
- One NimmanshoppingOpen-air mall with craft shops, cafes and a Friday-Sunday night market.
- Nimman Soi 1 and Nimman PromenadecafeCluster of independent boutiques and cafes.
- Think ParkotherOpen-air creative space across the street from Maya.
- Wat Suan Doktemple14th-century temple a short ride south with a monk chat programme.
- Chiang Mai University Art CentercultureContemporary art exhibitions near the southern end of Nimman.
Where to eat in Nimman
- Nimman sois 1-13Most cafes, restaurants and boutiques cluster along these sois.
- Kad Suan Kaew basement food courtThai mains for about 60-120 baht.
What is nearby
- Maya Lifestyle Shopping Centermall
- Chiang Mai Universityuniversity
- Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai (Suan Dok) Hospitalhospital
- Chiang Mai International Airport5 kmairport
Good to know
- Sois 7-9 are close to bars and loud on Friday and Saturday nights; Soi 1 is calmer.
- Burning season runs about February to April and peaks in March; PM2.5 is often unhealthy then, and November to January is generally clear.
- Landlords in the area commonly ask for 12-month leases and one to two months' deposit.
Condos in Nimman
Frequently asked questions about Nimman
Where is Nimman?
Nimman is an area of Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Which condos are in Nimman?
We have guides for 2 condos in Nimman: Punna Oasis and Raweewaree Residence.
What is the typical rent in Nimman?
The median monthly rent across our current listings in Nimman is about ฿13,000 (about ฿342 per sqm). Median of 194 current listings.
How much does it cost to rent or buy in Nimman?
We currently show 363 listings in Nimman: 197 for rent and 137 for sale. Rents start from about ฿4,650 per month (typical ฿13,000).
How much does a condo cost to rent in Nimman?
Guides give about 6,000-10,000 THB for a studio and 12,000-22,000 THB for a one-bedroom per month; newer furnished listings are often higher.
Do I need a scooter in Nimman?
Not for daily life inside the Nimman sois, which are walkable, but a scooter or Grab helps for further trips.
When is the air worst?
February to April, peaking in March.
What should I check before renting in Nimman?
Ask for the exact unit's photos, the monthly rent plus water, electricity and common fees, the deposit and the contract length. Visit in person and meet the owner or agent at the place.
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