Rent and where to live

Rent by district

Typical monthly rent by district
Item	Typical price	Notes and source
Vake	1-bed 2112 to 3315 (median 2600); 2-bed 2372 to 4875 (median 3380) GEL per month, ss.ge asking prices	Our sample of ss.ge asking prices for listings posted 2026-08-01 to 2026-10-21, duplicates removed. Value is p25 to p75, median in note. Asking prices, not signed rents. Samples: 1-bed n=16, 2-bed n=24. USD: 1-bed 812 to 1275, 2-bed 912 to 1875. Source: ss.ge.
Vake	1-bed 600 to 1000; 2-bed 900 to 1500 USD per month, agency ranges	Furnished long-term flats in decent condition, mid-2026. Agency figures. Source: Tbilisi Home (2026-08-22).
Vake	14.2 USD per m2 per month, April 2026	Galt & Taggart via Georgia Today. Highest of major districts. Ranges in the same article: 700 to 1500+ USD. Source: Georgia Today (2026-08-17).
Vera	1-bed 1432 to 3120 (median 1815); 2-bed 2340 to 3900 (median 3120) GEL per month, ss.ge asking prices	Our sample of ss.ge asking prices for listings posted 2026-08-01 to 2026-10-21, duplicates removed. Value is p25 to p75, median in note. Asking prices, not signed rents. Samples: 1-bed n=20, 2-bed n=23. USD: 1-bed 551 to 1200, 2-bed 900 to 1500. Source: ss.ge.
Vera	1-bed 550 to 900; 2-bed 800 to 1300 (Vera and Mtatsminda) USD per month, agency ranges	Agency figures, mid-2026. Source: Tbilisi Home (2026-08-22).
Saburtalo	1-bed 1430 to 2080 (median 1560); 2-bed 1950 to 2795 (median 2340) GEL per month, ss.ge asking prices	Our sample of ss.ge asking prices for listings posted 2026-08-01 to 2026-10-21, duplicates removed. Value is p25 to p75, median in note. Asking prices, not signed rents. Samples: 1-bed n=30, 2-bed n=25. USD: 1-bed 550 to 800, 2-bed 750 to 1075. Source: ss.ge.
Saburtalo	1-bed 450 to 750; 2-bed 650 to 1000 USD per month, agency ranges	Agency figures, mid-2026. Source: Tbilisi Home (2026-08-22).
Saburtalo	11.3 USD per m2 per month, April 2026	Georgia Today, April 2026 data. Source: Georgia Today (2026-08-17).
Old Tbilisi (Sololaki, Mtatsminda, Abanotubani)	1-bed 1300 to 2860 (median 1820); 2-bed 2310 to 3900 (median 2600) GEL per month, ss.ge asking prices	Our sample of ss.ge asking prices for listings posted 2026-08-01 to 2026-10-21, duplicates removed. Value is p25 to p75, median in note. Asking prices, not signed rents. Samples: 1-bed n=26, 2-bed n=23. USD: 1-bed 500 to 1100, 2-bed 890 to 1500. Source: ss.ge.
Old Tbilisi (Sololaki)	1-bed 500 to 850; 2-bed 750 to 1200 USD per month, agency ranges	Agency figures, mid-2026. Source: Tbilisi Home (2026-08-22).
Old Tbilisi (Mtatsminda)	12.7 USD per m2 per month, April 2026	Georgia Today, April 2026 data. Source: Georgia Today (2026-08-17).
Chughureti	1-bed 1000 to 1560 (median 1275); 2-bed 1775 to 2730 (median 2015) GEL per month, ss.ge asking prices	Our sample of ss.ge asking prices for listings posted 2026-08-01 to 2026-10-21, duplicates removed. Value is p25 to p75, median in note. Asking prices, not signed rents. Samples: 1-bed n=48, 2-bed n=22. USD: 1-bed 385 to 600, 2-bed 683 to 1050. Source: ss.ge.
Chughureti	1-bed 400 to 700; 2-bed 600 to 950 USD per month, agency ranges	Agency figures, mid-2026. Source: Tbilisi Home (2026-08-22).

How to find a flat

Most people search on MyHome.ge and SS.ge, in Telegram rental groups, or through an agent.
One newcomer found a long-term flat through Telegram rental groups and a realtor after four short rentals in seven months.
Sources: Caucasus Business Week, iphones.ru, first-person account (2024-07).
Book a short stay first, then look for a long-term flat in person.
Short stays let you test the street, the heating and the internet before you sign. Airbnb prices can jump when you extend.
Sources: iphones.ru, first-person account (2024-07), Red Fedora Diary (2025).
Never pay a deposit before you see the flat and get a contract.
Asking for a deposit before a viewing is the most common scam. Fake listings and shady agents are common on listing sites.
Sources: Caucasus Business Week, Red Fedora Diary (2025).
A deposit is usually 1 to 2 months of rent, and many landlords want US dollars in cash.
Agree in the contract how and when you get the deposit back.
Source: Caucasus Business Week.
A one bedroom flat is often listed as a 2 room flat.
Georgian listings count the living room as a room.
Source: Caucasus Business Week.
Rents rose sharply after 2022, then more supply pushed them down in 2024 and 2025.
Two sources give Vera as 650 to 1,300+ USD and as 1,100 to 1,600 USD. Our own sample of listings is in the table below.
Sources still disagree a lot on rent by district, so compare several listings.
Sources: Expat Hub, Metropolitan Real Estate, Georgia Today.
Few sources
We do not yet have sourced prices for rooms, studios or 1 to 3 month stays.
Gap in our data. Treat other guides' room prices with care.
If you rent one, you can help by sending us the price, the district and the month.

Before you rent: what to check

3 of 30 accountsHeating type
Gas radiators or a gas boiler are warmer and cheaper to run than electric heaters. Ask for last winter's gas bill.
Sources: roadiscalling.com, first-person account, goatsontheroad.com, first-person account (2023-07-07), realting.com, first-person account (2024-09-25).
2 of 30 accountsA place to work
A real desk and chair by a window. Check that you can take calls without echo or street noise.
Sources: careergappers.com, first-person account (2024-03-19), news.ycombinator.com (2022-07-22).
2 of 30 accountsInternet speed
Run a speed test in the flat on your phone or laptop, on the landlord's Wi-Fi.
Sources: roadiscalling.com, first-person account, rferl.org, first-person account (2024-01-21).
4 of 30 accountsPower and water cuts
Ask neighbors or the landlord how often the building loses power or water.
Sources: goatsontheroad.com, first-person account (2023-07-07), coinspaidmedia.com, first-person account (2023-10-10), rferl.org, first-person account (2024-01-21), lithub.com, first-person account (2023-10-19).
2 of 30 accountsNoise at night
Visit the street after 10pm. Look for roadworks, bars and construction sites nearby.
Sources: hopelesslynomantic.com (2024-05-10), citizentbilisi.com, first-person account (2023-02-24).
2 of 30 accountsKitchen and washing machine
Check for an oven, a fridge and a washing machine, and that they work.
Sources: roadiscalling.com, first-person account, goatsontheroad.com, first-person account (2023-07-07).
Lift and stairwell
Ask if the lift is paid and if the stairwell is lit and warm.
Source: realting.com, first-person account (2024-09-25).
3 of 30 accountsContract and deposit
Get a written contract, agree the deposit in writing, and do not pay before you see the flat.
Sources: hopelesslynomantic.com (2024-05-10), goatsontheroad.com, first-person account (2023-07-07), meduza.io, first-person account (2026-09-24).
3 of 30 accountsDistance to metro and shops
Check the walk to the nearest metro or bus and to a supermarket, and how steep the street is.
Sources: hopelesslynomantic.com (2024-05-10), wanderingandwalking.wordpress.com (2024-07-13), expat.com, first-person account (2025).

Moving with children

International primary schools in Tbilisi cost about 7,000 to 14,000 USD a year.
Fees vary by school and grade. Ask each school for its current fee list.
Source: iSchoolAdvisor (2026).
Families often choose Vake and Vera, which are close to several private and international schools.
QSI International School and The New School are two of the schools named in expat guides.
Source: Expat Hub.
Private hospitals and clinics in Tbilisi have English speaking staff.
The health guide lists hospitals with links. Ask each one about pediatric care.
Source: Expat Hub.
Few sources
We have not yet checked rules for children's visas, school enrolment or family residence permits.
Gap in our data. Check with the school and the Public Service Hall.
Family reunification residence permits exist. See the residence permit facts in the visa guide.

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