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Renting in Grenada

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

Grenada is a small, English-speaking Caribbean island whose rental market is driven by St George's University (7,000+ international students), year-round tourism, and a steady but limited supply of housing concentrated around St George's and the south coast (Lance aux Epines, Grand Anse, True Blue). For an incoming nomad this means a landlord-direct, relationship-based market rather than a portal-driven one: inventory is thin, good listings move quickly, and on-the-ground networking plus local realtors matter as much as websites. Most rentals come furnished, one-year leases are standard (six-month also common), and rent is usually paid directly to the landlord. There is no mandatory residential address registration; foreigners staying beyond 90 days (e.g. on the remote-work/digital-nomad route) deal with Immigration through their visa or residence permit, not a separate address registry. Tenancy is governed by the Rent Restriction Act (Cap. 286) and the Landlord and Tenant Act, under which rents are freely negotiated but a formal notice is required before eviction. Specific rent levels, deposit months and agency-fee conventions are not consistently published, so expect to negotiate terms case by case.

The rental basics

Typical lease
1 year
Deposit
—
Furnished
Furnished common
Mid-term market
Strong mid-term market
Address registration
Not required

Agency fee: No standard, published tenant-paid agency/finder fee convention for Grenada was found in the sources reviewed. Many rentals are arranged landlord-direct, while realtors (Bayside, Terra Caribbean, McB, RE/MAX, Apartment Hunters) handle listings; fee responsibility is not publicly stated and should be clarified per listing. Treat as unclear.

Your rights as a tenant

Landlord-tenant relations are governed by the Rent Restriction Act (Chapter 286 of the Revised Laws of Grenada, 1990) and the Landlord and Tenant Act, generally described as neutral between the parties. Rents are freely agreed, but increases can be reviewed under the Rent Restriction Act and there is no statutory maximum deposit. Eviction requires the landlord to issue a formal notice and, for possession, recourse to the courts, with non-payment of rent a documented ground; deposits are refundable provided the lease is not breached and no damage is done. Enforcement is court-based (disputes are heard before the Supreme Court, with enforcement averaging around 75 days), so outcomes depend heavily on the written tenancy agreement.

Good to know

  • English-speaking, common-law tenancy framework familiar to many Western nomads
  • Most rentals come furnished, easing a soft landing without buying furniture
  • Active long-term/student rental ecosystem around St George's University and the south coast
  • Strong furnished mid-term supply (agencies plus Airbnb/Vrbo monthly stays) for stays of a few months

Watch out for

  • Limited inventory and quick turnover mean good listings go fast; line up viewings and decide quickly
  • Few centralized listing portals - expect landlord-direct deals and to lean on local realtors and word of mouth
  • Deposit structure is negotiable but can be onerous (often deposit plus first and/or last month, sometimes all three)
  • Rent levels, deposit months and agency-fee responsibility are not consistently published - confirm everything in the written lease
  • Dispute resolution is court-based and can be slow, so the written tenancy agreement matters a great deal

Where to look

Bayside Realty (baysiderealtygd.com)Terra Caribbean Grenada (terracaribbean.com)McB Realty (mcb-realty.com)RE/MAX Grenada (remaxgrenada.com)Apartment Hunters GrenadaAirbnb / Vrbo (furnished monthly stays)

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Renting in Grenada: FAQ

Renting in Grenada: FAQ

How much deposit do I need to rent in Grenada?

There's no single published norm — deposits vary by landlord. Expect at least one month's rent held as security, plus the first month upfront, plus any agency fee (no standard, published tenant-paid agency/finder fee convention for grenada was found in the sources reviewed. many rentals are arranged landlord-direct, while realtors (bayside, terra caribbean, mcb, re/max, apartment hunters) handle listings; fee responsibility is not publicly stated and should be clarified per listing. treat as unclear.).

Do I have to register my address in Grenada?

Address registration isn't a general requirement for short-stay residents here, but check whether your specific visa or a bank needs proof of address.

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

Furnished common and the mid-term market nomads rely on is strong mid-term market. Start your search on Bayside Realty (baysiderealtygd.com), Terra Caribbean Grenada (terracaribbean.com), McB Realty (mcb-realty.com).

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