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Renting in Georgia

Partially verified Last verified June 15, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

Renting in Georgia, especially Tbilisi and Batumi, is fast, informal and largely conducted in cash or USD, with most apartments rented fully furnished. Newcomers typically find a place via local listing portals, agents or expat Facebook groups, sign a short written contract, and pay a deposit of one to two months' rent.

The rental basics

Typical lease
1 year
Deposit
1 mo rent
Furnished
Furnished common
Mid-term market
Strong mid-term market
Address registration
Required

Agency fee: By custom the agency/realtor commission is paid by the landlord, but agents increasingly ask the tenant to pay an extra fee as well; confirm who pays before viewing.

Address registration

Aliens holding a Georgian residence permit must register their place of residence at a territorial office of the Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice; services are delivered through Public Service Halls), generally within one month. This address registration is mandatory in order to obtain a Georgian identity (residence) card. It is not required for visa-free short stays.

Your rights as a tenant

Residential leases are governed by the Civil Code of Georgia (1997, the property-lease / "ქირავნობა" provisions, broadly Articles 531-575); a written contract is standard and gives both parties the clearest protection, including agreed deposit-return and termination terms. Notarization is optional and there is no general rent control, so rent and conditions are set freely by contract.

Good to know

  • Apartments are usually rented fully furnished, so you can move in immediately.
  • Strong short- and mid-term market: Airbnb monthly stays plus active local portals and expat Facebook groups make 1-3 month furnished rentals easy to find.
  • Leasing is fast and informal, often arranged within days and without a residence permit or local income proof.
  • Listing sites such as myhome.ge and ss.ge offer English-language interfaces.

Watch out for

  • Many listings are managed by agents who may not be the owner; verify ownership via the public real-estate registry and document the apartment's condition (photos/video) before paying.
  • Clarify the agency fee in advance, as some agents try to charge the tenant an extra fee on top of the landlord's commission.
  • Insist on a written contract specifying rent, deposit amount, deposit-return conditions and early-termination terms; request an English translation if it is in Georgian to avoid deposit disputes.
  • If you hold a residence permit, register your address at a Public Service Hall within the legal deadline, as it is needed for an ID (residence) card.

Where to look

myhome.gess.gelivo.geKorter.geExpat Facebook groups and Airbnb

Platforms are listed for orientation only — we don't endorse or rank them.

Renting in Georgia: FAQ

Renting in Georgia: FAQ

How much deposit do I need to rent in Georgia?

Landlords typically ask for around 1 month of rent as a security deposit, on top of the first month upfront, plus any agency fee (by custom the agency/realtor commission is paid by the landlord, but agents increasingly ask the tenant to pay an extra fee as well; confirm who pays before viewing.). Budget for that as a lump sum before you arrive.

Do I have to register my address in Georgia?

Yes — Aliens holding a Georgian residence permit must register their place of residence at a territorial office of the Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice; services are delivered through Public Service Halls), generally within one month. This address registration is mandatory in order to obtain a Georgian identity (residence) card. It is not required for visa-free short stays.

Can I find furnished or short-term rentals in Georgia?

Furnished common and the mid-term market nomads rely on is strong mid-term market. Start your search on myhome.ge, ss.ge, livo.ge.

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