How to rent a house in Tbilisi and Batumi for a long time

1. Ways to find housing in Georgia
2. Long-term rental of housing in Tbilisi
3. Private home
4. Rent an apartment in Tbilisi for a long time
5. Districts of Tbilisi
6. Long-term rental of apartments in Batumi
7. Districts of Batumi
8. How much does it cost to rent an apartment/house in Georgia for a long time

Ways to find housing in Georgia

Long-term rental housing in Georgia — it's troublesome and problematic. Rental housing is offered by specialized sites such as Airbnb, local sites, communities on social networks Facebook and VK, real estate agencies and private realtors.

Local Georgian websites. Here the information is posted by agencies and owners. Sometimes there is no translation into Russian. Although the prices are lower here, as the sites are designed for Georgians. Minus — you will not find reviews.

Which way to choose, it is impossible to say definitely. There are pros and cons in each of them. In addition, there is deception. It is not always possible to believe what they write about the proposed housing, even photos are not a guarantee.

The best option — rent an apartment in Tbilisi/Batumi without intermediaries, even for a month, even for a long time. You need to communicate with the owner. On the sites, choose the ads of the owners and call them.

Long-term rental of housing in Tbilisi

Visitors consider Tbilisi to be a hospitable and friendly city. And not very expensive, although it is the capital of Georgia.

Private home

Renting a large private house with a fenced yard is more expensive than apartments. But it is more convenient if there is a small child in the family — you can walk with him in the yard. There is also a place for a car here.

The disadvantage is that it is difficult and expensive to heat the house. There is no central heating in Georgia, including in apartments. Electric heaters, stoves or a gas boiler and an autonomous heating system are used.

Accordingly, utility bills it will be higher here than in the apartment.

Locals often heat only one room in winter. Such is the economy.

But in summer it is more comfortable to live in a private house, in the heat you can do without air conditioning.

Rent an apartment in Tbilisi for a long time

Before rent a house in Georgia, you need to carefully study the local market and take into account some nuances.

Housing can be of different sizes — according to your desire and financial ability. Even two-level, with attics. In old houses there are apartments with working fireplaces. It's original, beautiful and warm. Only firewood will have to be bought at the market. The cost of a bag of firewood is 7 lari (167 rubles. or $2.25).

The amount of utility payments depends on several factors: area, number of residents, heating method (gas or electricity), garbage collection, Internet, etc. It turns out from 63 lari (≈ 1500 rubles / $ 21) in summer to 253 lari (≈ 6000 rubles / $ 81) in winter. If utilities are not paid on time, they can be turned off.

Apartment in an old house in Tbilisi with an "Italian courtyard". Many are looking for just such an option. But you need to take into account that there are small rooms, poor sound insulation and a common courtyard. That is, life is practically in full view of the neighbors. This is not unusual for locals, but it is difficult for visitors to adapt.

The kitchen in houses of old construction is sometimes located on the loggia or on the balcony attached by the owner himself. There is no bathroom and toilet in the apartment. They are in a common corridor or in the courtyard, several families use them. But the price of renting an apartment here is low.

It's noisy in such houses. If you want to work in silence, you should not choose an apartment in the old districts. And in other places, too, it does not hurt to pay attention to the neighbors and the noise outside the windows.

Check the water supply pressure, sometimes it is very low. This creates certain inconveniences.

There is not always a place for a car near the house. But you can find a city parking nearby. The cost of a place there is not very high — for about $ 18 (1,323 rubles) per year

, it is important for a modern resident of a megalopolis to have access to the Internet. Especially since rent a house in Georgia usually people are visitors who work remotely. When inspecting an apartment or house, be sure to ask if there is a network connection and what is the speed.

Districts of Tbilisi

The cost of renting housing in Tbilisi depends on the area where this housing is located. How far from the city center. There are no dangerous zones in the city, so you can choose any place on the map of the Georgian capital.

The best option is the districts of Sololaki, Vera and Chugureti.

There is a good infrastructure in Sololaki — supermarkets, small shops and specialty shops, cafe, banks and other necessary institutions.

In the Vera district there is a beautiful park where it is pleasant to walk. David Agmashenebeli Avenue is interesting in Chugureti. L. Tolstoy lived here. Both areas have developed infrastructure, not very far from the center.

Considered good:

The residential area of Saburtalo. He's also a university student. Universities and student campuses are located here. There are no attractions, but they are cheap cafe. In the northern part of Saburtalo, in the Vazhi Pshavely quarter, there are still apartments with sulfur water. Practically, a sulfur bath at home.

Avlabari is a tourist area. This Rike Park, Metekhi Temple and other notable places. In the eastern part of the district there is a good housing at adequate prices.

Vake is one of the elite districts. There are many offices of foreign companies, scientists and politicians live here. The cost of renting real estate is high.

Inexpensive housing can be found in the south of Tbilisi, in the Isani district. The area is famous for a good food market. One of the attractions is the Avlabar printing house, where in 1903-1906 documents of the RSDLP, proclamations and leaflets were printed. Now it is a museum, many exhibits are associated with I.V. Stalin. The local communists patronize him, in fact, this is their headquarters.

Tourist center — Mtatsminda Mountain, Old Town, Sololaki. Rental housing it's expensive here. But the most iconic places and popular entertainment are within walking distance.

It is better to look for a private house in the village of Okrokana. It is a suburb of the capital, but it takes 15 minutes to drive from the center of Tbilisi.

The administrative division of Tbilisi is not always clear to a visitor. Some addresses are assigned to one district, but in fact — quite far from it. This is often found in Diduba, Saburtalo, Isani and Nadzaladevi.

You can choose and rent an apartment in Tbilisi for a week or a month, test it. If everything suits you, stay for a long time. Or look for other options.

Long-term rental of apartments in Batumi

The resort of Batumi has its own characteristics that need to be taken into account when choosing housing.

Noise level. Yes, this is very important for a resort town, especially in high season. A lot of vacationers, cafe и restaurants, street musicians, funny companies, etc.

If you inspect the apartment remotely, that is, watch the video, you will not hear anything. You will like the interior condition of the apartment and the owner will assure you that no one will bother you. Alas, this does not always correspond to reality.

Another point about the noise is the proximity of the road. For residents of large cities, this is a familiar phenomenon. But at batumi taxi drivers your own, special driving style. They are constantly honking: greeting, asking to skip, thanking, etc.

Batumi is actively being built. Therefore, the noise of construction equipment may be added to the inconvenience. The construction site can spoil the view from the window. But it is here, in the resort town, that you want to enjoy the view of the sea, mountains, forest.

If you plan to rent an apartment or a house in Batumi for a long time by the sea, on the first line, pay attention to humidity. The fact is that in close proximity to the sea, mold often appears in apartments from dampness.

Many advise rent a house in Batumi only upon arrival in the city. You can search in advance, make a list of places you like. But it is better to arrange long-term rental of apartments in Batumi on the spot, after a thorough inspection and some tests (water pressure, Internet, real view from the window, etc.)

As in Tbilisi, it is worth paying attention to the neighbors, the method of heating in winter, water pressure and Internet speed.

Districts of Batumi

If you are interested in the city center, postcard views, then look for accommodation in the Old Town, in historical quarters. The old houses have been preserved here, and the new ones are originally inscribed in the surrounding reality.

There are many cafes, restaurants, nightclubs and other entertainment venues in these areas. Cost rental housing — high. And old houses are more of a minus than a plus.

A new city. There are many new buildings here, there are also three high-rise buildings built in recent years. There is a good choice of affordable housing in this area. And there are supermarkets, cafes and other establishments with affordable prices. Nearby are beaches. But more entertainment is in the Old Town.

Further from the sea, in old houses, or "Khrushchevki", you can also live. The apartments are not bad. You only need to check the quality of repairs and the condition of plumbing.

If you want the sea to be nearby, but not noisy and bustling, choose the suburbs of Batumi — Gonio or Sarpi. These are small towns. There are good options for renting housing at reasonable prices.

Little entertainment. But if you work from home, remotely, then an apartment or a house in a small town is the best choice. Quiet, calm, comfortable and inexpensive. And Batumi is nearby, you can go at any time.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment/house in Georgia for a long time

Tbilisi

The average cost of renting a house in Tbilisi is $ 300 (≈ 22,100 rubles) for a two—room apartment with furniture.

One—room apartment on the outskirts is $ 200-210 (≈ 15,000 rubles) excluding utilities.

Two-, three—bedroom apartments in different areas of the city — from $ 350 (≈ 25,750 rubles)

Attics, duplex apartments or a house in Isani - from $ 400 (≈ 29,400 rubles).

If you rent housing for a long time, you need to pay immediately for the first month and for the last. If you give up the apartment ahead of time, the money will not be returned. And if you live for six months or a year, as agreed, then you do not pay for the last month.

Batumi

Studio apartment with an area of 30 m2 — $ 170 (≈ 12,500 rubles) per month.

An apartment of 75 m2 on the New Boulevard — from $ 280 (≈ 20,550 rubles).

A house in the suburbs — from € 175 or $ 210 (≈ 15,400 rubles).

A two—storey house — € 500 or $ 590 (≈ 43,200 rubles).

A house of 130 m2 - $ 700 (≈ 51 300 rubles).

Tips and recommendations

On websites and in communities, choose detailed reviews, with photos. Read them carefully, look at the images. If something confuses you, do not hesitate to contact the person who left the review directly.

If there are Georgians you know, ask them for help. Experienced tenants note that the presence of a local resident in negotiations with the landlord has a beneficial effect on the result. The owner treats you more favorably and does not raise the price for no reason.