---
title: "Mae Rim"
slug: "mae-rim-chiang-mai"
type: district
locale: en
updated: 2026-11-13
canonical: https://baanme.com/en/areas/mae-rim-chiang-mai
---

# Mae Rim

*Thailand › Chiang Mai › Mae Rim*

Mountain living on Chiang Mai's northern doorstep. Mae Rim offers cooler temperatures, jungle scenery, elephant sanctuaries, and spacious properties for nature lovers — 30 minutes from the city.

## Key facts

- 109 homes listed for rent
- 161 homes listed for sale

## Living in Mae Rim

### Overview

Mae Rim is Chiang Mai's gateway to the mountains. The main road heading north climbs steadily, offering increasingly dramatic views, cooler temperatures, and lush vegetation. Adventure tourism (ziplines, elephant parks, ATV trails) lines the highway, while side roads lead to quiet villages and hillside properties with panoramic valley views.

### Lifestyle

- Noticeably cooler than the city — especially pleasant in the hot season
- Nature-oriented living: hiking, mountain biking, birdwatching
- Several boutique resorts and wellness retreats (Four Seasons, Dhara Dhevi nearby)
- Growing organic farming and farm-to-table dining scene

### Price Guide

Houses on larger plots: **3–12 million THB**. Mountain-view properties with land: **5–25 million THB**. Rental houses: **12,000–35,000 THB/month**. Land prices increase significantly with elevation and views.

## Areas in Mae Rim

- [Don Kaeo](https://baanme.com/en/areas/don-kaeo-mae-rim-chiang-mai) — 117 homes available
- [Mae Sa](https://baanme.com/en/areas/mae-sa-mae-rim-chiang-mai) — 111 homes available
- [Huai Sai](https://baanme.com/en/areas/huai-sai-mae-rim-chiang-mai) — 75 homes available
- [Rim Tai](https://baanme.com/en/areas/rim-tai-mae-rim-chiang-mai) — 66 homes available
- [Mae Raem](https://baanme.com/en/areas/mae-raem-mae-rim-chiang-mai) — 43 homes available
- [Mueang Kaeo](https://baanme.com/en/areas/mueang-kaeo-mae-rim-chiang-mai) — 36 homes available
- [San Pong](https://baanme.com/en/areas/san-pong-mae-rim-chiang-mai) — 23 homes available
- [Rim Nuea](https://baanme.com/en/areas/rim-nuea-mae-rim-chiang-mai) — 19 homes available
- [Saluang](https://baanme.com/en/areas/saluang-mae-rim-chiang-mai) — 7 homes available
- [Khi Lek](https://baanme.com/en/areas/khi-lek-mae-rim-chiang-mai) — 6 homes available
- [Pong Yaeng](https://baanme.com/en/areas/pong-yaeng-mae-rim-chiang-mai) — 4 homes available

## Projects in Mae Rim

- [Summit Green Valley](https://baanme.com/en/projects/summit-green-valley) — 19 active listings · rent from ฿35,000/month · sale from ฿2.2M
- [Malada Mae Rim](https://baanme.com/en/projects/malada-mae-rim) — 10 active listings · rent from ฿25,000/month · sale from ฿4.5M · completed 2019
- [The Clifford](https://baanme.com/en/projects/the-clifford) — 8 active listings · rent from ฿19,000/month · sale from ฿4.6M
- [Karnkanok Ville 12 (Mae Rim)](https://baanme.com/en/projects/karnkanok-ville-12-mae-rim) — 6 active listings · rent from ฿16,000/month · sale from ฿2.3M
- [Impress Mae Rim](https://baanme.com/en/projects/impress-mae-rim) — 5 active listings · rent from ฿38,000/month · sale from ฿11M · completed 2017
- [Pavana Resort](https://baanme.com/en/projects/pavana-resort) — 5 active listings · rent from ฿35,000/month · sale from ฿3.5M
- [Supalai Bella (Mae Rim)](https://baanme.com/en/projects/supalai-bella-mae-rim) — 4 active listings · rent from ฿35,000/month
- [Supalai Parkville Chang Phueak](https://baanme.com/en/projects/supalai-parkville-chang-phueak) — 4 active listings · rent from ฿30,000/month · sale from ฿6.3M
- [Supalai Tuscany](https://baanme.com/en/projects/supalai-tuscany) — 4 active listings · rent from ฿29,000/month · sale from ฿9.9M
- [Azaya Villas](https://baanme.com/en/projects/azaya-villas) — 3 active listings · rent from ฿80,000/month · sale from ฿21M
- [Green Valley Condo](https://baanme.com/en/projects/green-valley-condo) — 3 active listings · rent from ฿45,000/month · sale from ฿28M · completed 2015
- [Karnkanok Town 2](https://baanme.com/en/projects/karnkanok-town-2) — 3 active listings · rent from ฿11,000/month · sale from ฿3.6M
- [Somwang View Doi Village](https://baanme.com/en/projects/somwang-view-doi-village) — 3 active listings · rent from ฿27,000/month · sale from ฿12M
- [Jirung Resort](https://baanme.com/en/projects/jirung-resort) — 2 active listings · sale from ฿13.8M
- [Baan Kaew Sa](https://baanme.com/en/projects/baan-kaew-sa) — 1 active listings · rent from ฿75,000/month · sale from ฿12M · completed 2012
- [Baan Rimtai Saitan](https://baanme.com/en/projects/baan-rimtai-saitan) — 1 active listings · rent from ฿100,000/month · sale from ฿28M
- [Baan Thanarak Chiang Mai](https://baanme.com/en/projects/baan-thanarak-chiang-mai) — 1 active listings · sale from ฿7.9M · completed 2008
- [Donkaew Village 17](https://baanme.com/en/projects/donkaew-village-17) — 1 active listings · rent from ฿17,000/month
- [Huaykaew Palace 1](https://baanme.com/en/projects/huaykaew-palace-1) — 1 active listings · rent from ฿11,000/month · sale from ฿1.8M · completed 2016
- [Pong Yang Vingt](https://baanme.com/en/projects/pong-yang-vingt) — 1 active listings · sale from ฿22.9M · completed 2019
- [Somwang Mountain View](https://baanme.com/en/projects/somwang-mountain-view) — 1 active listings · rent from ฿95,000/month · completed 2014
- [Urban Maerim](https://baanme.com/en/projects/urban-maerim) — 1 active listings · sale from ฿8.5M · completed 2016
- [Ammarin (Don Kaeo)](https://baanme.com/en/projects/ammarin-don-kaeo)
- [Azaya Luxury Villas](https://baanme.com/en/projects/azaya-luxury-villas) — completed 2013
- [Baan Chanyawan](https://baanme.com/en/projects/baan-chanyawan) — completed 2005
- [Baan Suparerk](https://baanme.com/en/projects/baan-suparerk)
- [BIZ POINT 7](https://baanme.com/en/projects/biz-point-7)
- [Chiang Mai Mountain Estate](https://baanme.com/en/projects/chiang-mai-mountain-estate) — completed 2007
- [Donkaew Village](https://baanme.com/en/projects/donkaew-village) — completed 2013
- [Donkaew Village 14](https://baanme.com/en/projects/donkaew-village-14)
- [Four Seasons Residences](https://baanme.com/en/projects/four-seasons-residences)
- [Four Seasons Resort](https://baanme.com/en/projects/four-seasons-resort)
- [Green Valley Condominium Chiang Mai](https://baanme.com/en/projects/green-valley-condominium-chiang-mai) — completed 2015
- [Green Valley Estate](https://baanme.com/en/projects/green-valley-estate)
- [HyLuxe Maerim](https://baanme.com/en/projects/hyluxe-maerim) — completed 2024
- [Karnkanok ville 12](https://baanme.com/en/projects/karnkanok-ville-12) — completed 2016
- [Karnkanok Ville 6](https://baanme.com/en/projects/karnkanok-ville-6)
- [MaePing Villa Village](https://baanme.com/en/projects/maeping-villa-village)
- [Ordinary Living](https://baanme.com/en/projects/ordinary-living)
- [Passorn Pride Mahidol-Charoenmueang](https://baanme.com/en/projects/passorn-pride-mahidol-charoenmueang)
- [Pavana Chiang Mai](https://baanme.com/en/projects/pavana-chiang-mai)
- [Royal Thai Army Welfare Housing](https://baanme.com/en/projects/royal-thai-army-welfare-housing)
- [Somwang grand Ville 1,2](https://baanme.com/en/projects/somwang-grand-ville-12)
- [Supakit Condominium Chiang Mai](https://baanme.com/en/projects/supakit-condominium-chiang-mai) — completed 2018
- [The Clifford Chiang Mai](https://baanme.com/en/projects/the-clifford-chiang-mai) — completed 2020
- [THE CONSULATE RESIDENCES](https://baanme.com/en/projects/the-consulate-residences)
- [Triprasert Townhome](https://baanme.com/en/projects/triprasert-townhome) — completed 2021

## Amenities in Mae Rim

### Supermarkets

- [Big C](https://baanme.com/en/near/big-c-7b1af91a)

### Schools

- [Nong Plah Munn Secondary School](https://baanme.com/en/near/nong-plah-munn-secondary-school-c093b9260dff)
- [Ban Thung Pong School](https://baanme.com/en/near/ban-thung-pong-school-f2c75f4d)
- [Chao Mae Luang U Patham Song School](https://baanme.com/en/near/chao-mae-luang-u-patham-song-school-dea8ba3a)
- [Ban Pa Tio School](https://baanme.com/en/near/ban-pa-tio-school-0fbca53fc4ef)
- [Ban Kad How school](https://baanme.com/en/near/ban-kad-how-school-1b6d76bd)

### International schools

- [Prem Tinsulanonda International School](https://baanme.com/en/near/prem-tinsulanonda-international-school-7fa1660a2827)

### Hospitals

- [Mountain View Hospital](https://baanme.com/en/near/mountain-view-hospital-849b1ea2)
- [Dararassamee Hospital](https://baanme.com/en/near/dararassamee-hospital-195a444700b4)
- [Chiangmai Thanyarak Hospital](https://baanme.com/en/near/chiangmai-thanyarak-hospital-5940ff10)
- [Rajanagarindra Institute of Child Development](https://baanme.com/en/near/rajanagarindra-institute-of-child-development-2031be22d4c5)
- [Donkaew Community Hospital](https://baanme.com/en/near/donkaew-community-hospital-30090deb7b73)

### Parks

- [คณะวิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี](https://baanme.com/en/near/park-0ddbdb3e)

### Gyms

- [D Day Gym](https://baanme.com/en/near/d-day-gym-e27eb04cf766)

### Universities

- [อาคารวิศวกรรมและก่อสร้าง](https://baanme.com/en/near/university-de134943)
- [หอพักนักศึกษาคณะครุศาสตร์](https://baanme.com/en/near/university-a667b7ec)
- [โรงฝึกงานอุตสาหกรรมศิลป์](https://baanme.com/en/near/university-bb1ae9e8)
- [อาคารเทคโนโลยีเซรามิค](https://baanme.com/en/near/university-13b04860)
- [โรงอาหารคณะครุศาสตร์](https://baanme.com/en/near/university-4368c831)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How many properties are for sale and rent in Mae Rim?

There are 270 active property listings in Mae Rim on the BaanMe network — 161 listed for sale and 109 available for rent (a property listed on both sides counts once in each figure).

### What's the typical condo size in Mae Rim?

The average condo in Mae Rim is around 81 m².

### What's the typical rental yield in Mae Rim?

Gross rental yields in Mae Rim by property type: Houses: 7.32%. Yield is calculated as (monthly rent x 12 / sale price) x 100.

### What's near Mae Rim?

Mae Rim has 1 supermarket, 6 hospitals, 1 park, and 182 restaurants and cafés nearby, based on OpenStreetMap data. Nearby options include Mountain View Hospital, Dararassamee Hospital, and Chiangmai Thanyarak Hospital.

### What's the air quality like in Mae Rim?

Mae Rim's annual mean PM2.5 is 20.6 µg/m³, against a WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³ and a Thai standard of 15 µg/m³. This is a Province-level-level reading, not a station within the area itself.

### Is Mae Rim at risk of flooding?

Mae Rim's 2024 observed flood exposure was Moderate. Flash-flood terrain susceptibility is High. Sinkhole susceptibility (DMR survey) is High.

### What's the population of Mae Rim?

Mae Rim has a registered population of 93,420 (−0.9% since 2021).

### How does the official land appraisal in Mae Rim compare to asking prices?

The official Treasury Department appraisal for condos in Mae Rim is THB 45,400 per m², while asking prices average THB 64,865 per m² — asking prices are 1.4× the official appraisal.

## Available listings

- Properties to buy in Mae Rim: https://baanme.com/en/buy/mae-rim-chiang-mai
- Properties to rent in Mae Rim: https://baanme.com/en/rent/mae-rim-chiang-mai

## Sources

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