Romania Guide: Housing & Rentals

Finding accommodation can be a time-consuming task, especially in a foreign country. Our housing & rentals guide explains where to look for apartments and accommodation, how to deal with local estate agents and what to bear in mind before signing a rental contract.

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  Romanian property rental market

  An introduction

   Accommodation in Romania differs significantly between the capital, Bucharest, and the rest of the country. Single-family houses are common in villages and small towns, whereas blocks of flats and housing estates are more frequent in big cities.

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  Housing Search

  How to find a place to live in Romania

   Finding a place to rent in Romania is not too difficult in major cities like Bucharest, Timisoara, Cluj, Sibiu or Iasi. In addition, there is an increasing supply of rentals on the coast. Recent construction on the back of the property boom has increased supply over the last decade.

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  Contracts

  What things to expect in a contract

   Typical contacts include paying at least 3 months’ rent in advance. Before signing a contract establish conditions about paying accommodation expenses, decide about the right to undertake changes inside the rented house, and about the right to rent the place to somebody else.

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  Moving in

  Utilities and costs in Romania

   Before moving in it is important to do a little research first about the prices for various elements of the housing you will need to pay for. These elements consist of the various utilities you will probably be using like electricity, heating, water and sewage. 

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  Insurance

  Insurance in Romania

   During the Communist era, all commercial insurance was nationalized. Since 1991, casualty, automobile, and life insurance have been made available through private insurers with foreign partners.

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