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Seeking a private condo in Moscow is an excellent way to immerse yourself in city life. You will have a truly authentic Russian experience, save money if you are traveling with more than one person, and cook your own meals. This article will explain how to rent an apartment in Moscow for a short or long term, where to look for one, how much it should cost, and what to avoid.
Moscow’s real estate prices are exorbitant. If you are looking to rent an apartment in Moscow for a short period of time, you should expect to pay around €100-€120 per night for a relatively decent apartment in the city center. If you are willing to compromise on iterior and location, you can reduce the price to €60-€80 per night. If you’re willing to live in a small apartment in Moscow’s outskirts, you can find options for as little as €30 per night. Anything less than that is suspect.
Long-term rent begins at €400 per month for a small studio in the suburbs and rises to €1000 per month for a studio or 1-bedroom apartment in Moscow center. If you want to live in a prime location and have a nice 2-bedroom apartment with all the amenities, you can expect to pay around €2000 per month for something decent.
Keep in mind that if you are renting for an extended period of time, you will usually be required to pay a deposit equal to one month’s rent, as well as the first and last months’ rent as the first downpayment. If you use an agent, you will also have to pay a commission equal to one month’s rent. So your best bet is to go directly to the owner, make them like you, and then settle for a deposit. However, you will still be required to pay your rent at the beginning of each month. In addition, for legal reasons, landlords prefer to sign contracts that are no more than 11 months long (dogovor naima), or they must register them with a special organization. So don’t be concerned: you can sign an 11-month contract that automatically renews, and this usually works fine.
Shared apartment rooms start at €300 per month. Be prepared to see a lot of really strange Soviet-style interiors when renting an apartment, but this could be an advantage if you’re looking for something authentically Russian.
Kitai Gorod is the best area to stay in because it is central, residential, and has a lot of cool bars and clubs nearby. It has a real Moscow feel to it. It’s inside the rectangle, near the metro stations Kitai Gorod, Chistye Prudy, Taganskaya, and Kuznetsky Most. The only drawback is that there is no park, but the area around Chistye Prudy is pleasant to walk through because it contains ponds and a small park, so there is some nature there…
Also, the area near Tverskaya street is excellent for accessibility, with many nice restaurants and bars nearby, and it is also very central and easy to reach.
If you really need nature close by, try the Sokolniki area or Izmailovsky Park — both are slightly outside of the center but only 20 minutes away by public transportation, which isn’t far.
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