Rent an Apartment in the Center of Tbilisi

When choosing a location, you need to consider not only the beauty of facades but also everyday comfort, noise, and transport accessibility.

Sololaki: Atmosphere of Old Tiflis

This is the most touristic and "Instagrammable" district. Here you will find famous entrances, carved wooden balconies, and cozy Italian courtyards. However, if you plan to rent housing specifically here, be careful. Many houses have the status of architectural monuments, which limits renovation possibilities for owners.

It is critically important to check the roof condition (if it's the top floor) and absence of dampness on ground floors. Sololaki is ideal for those who want to live inside history and are not afraid of the noise of evening bars on Leselidze Street or Freedom Square. But for families with small children, the absence of elevators and parks can be a problem.

Mtatsminda: Views and Prestige

The district rises from Rustaveli Avenue towards the mountain. This is a prestigious location with clean air and fantastic city panoramas. The main feature is complex relief. Streets here run at a steep incline, which can be tiring for walking without a car.

The housing stock here is mixed: there are sturdy brick houses of the Soviet period ("Stalin-era") and private mansions. This is the best choice for those seeking privacy and status within a 5-minute walk from the parliament, theaters, and best schools.

Vera: Bohemian Coziness and Greenery

Vera is traditionally considered the district of creative intelligentsia. There is a lot of greenery, parks (Vera Park, Kikvidze Garden), and trendy specialty coffee shops. Development is sparser than in crowded Sololaki. Vera is characterized by "Tbilisi courtyards," but more intimate and calm.

If your goal is to rent an apartment in Tbilisi for a long and quiet life, Vera will be an excellent compromise between central activity and home comfort. It is easier to find parking here, and brick houses provide good sound insulation.

Chugureti and Plekhanov: New Tiflis

The left bank of the Mtkvari, especially the area of the renovated Agmashenebeli Avenue, is currently experiencing a real renaissance. The pedestrian part is a noisy zone of restaurants, while adjacent streets (Vorontsov, Marjanishvili) offer quality old housing stock with high ceilings and molding. Transport accessibility here is one of the best in the city thanks to the proximity of "Marjanishvili" metro.

A beautiful picture in the listing does not always guarantee living comfort. Wishing to rent an apartment in Tbilisi, tenants often overlook engineering systems familiar in other countries but specific to Georgia.

Heating — The Main Winter Question

There is no centralized city heating in Tbilisi. Individual systems are installed in apartments, and their type is critically important:

Central Boiler (Central Heating): Radiators are distributed in all rooms, the system is controlled by a gas boiler. The most comfortable and economical option.

Gas Heater "Karma": Gas convector built into the wall. Usually, it heats only one room, strongly dries the air, and is considered less safe. In the old housing stock, this option is often found. We strongly recommend looking for housing with a full-fledged boiler.

Water, Elevators, and Internet

In ancient houses of Sololaki and Mtatsminda, elevators are often absent, even if it's the 4th or 5th floor with high ceilings. In the high tourist season, water pressure may drop in the center—the presence of a storage tank and pump in the apartment will be a huge plus. regarding the internet, fiber optics from Magti or Silknet is almost everywhere, but checking signal quality in a specific room before you rent an apartment won't be superfluous.

When searching for housing, it is important to plan the budget correctly. To successfully rent an apartment in Tbilisi, you need to consider not only the monthly rate.

Deposit: Standard market practice is payment of the first and last month of residence immediately upon signing the contract. The last month acts as a security deposit, which is returned upon move-out or goes towards payment.

Contract Currency: Most prices are fixed in US dollars, although payment by law can be made in lari at the national bank rate on the transaction day.

Utility Bills: They are almost never included in the rental price. In Georgia, gas, electricity, water, garbage collection, and (often) elevator maintenance ("elevator cards" or coins) are paid separately. In winter, gas expenses can be substantial.