For those who are looking to rent an apartment in Phuket, you can check the listings on local newspapers and publications such as the Phuket Gazette or the Phuket Post. These usually have listings on apartments and condominiums which are available for rent, whether short-term or long-term. You can also go online and search in various real estate sites. They usually have the resources to give you so that you can choose the one that would be most suitable for your needs and your budget.
Apartment rentals usually cost from around a couple of thousand baht monthly for those unfurnished studios located in Phuket City. There are also those apartments and penthouses in beautiful resort complexes which are furnished and have great sea views that can reach up to tens of thousands of baht a month. If you are looking to rent an apartment that costs relatively less, you can look for one that is in a residential area on the island that does not have a sea view.
Most apartments are available for long-term rentals for at least three months, but there are also apartments which can be rented for just one or two months. You can also check out those apartments that can be rented on a daily or weekly basis.
Keep in mind that before renting an apartment in Phuket, it is best to assess what you actually need, how long you are planning to stay and what your budget is. For example, if you will be staying there for three months or more, you would probably want to have a functioning kitchen. In such case, you could just get an unfurnished apartment and then just buy your own furniture. But, if you would just be staying for a week or so for a short vacation or holiday, then you would probably just need a place that comes fully furnished.
Another thing that you might need to consider would be the location of the apartment that you would be renting, particularly if you would not be hiring a car or a motorbike. If that is the case, you would want to get an apartment that is within walking distance from a main road, so that it would be convenient for you to get a motorbike taxi if ever you need to go somewhere.