How to Rent Out Your Apartment in Georgia: A Guide for Foreign Owners | Unlim.ge

To rent out an apartment in Georgia, get the flat ready for viewings, check what similar places in your area ask, publish a listing with good photos in two or three languages and sign a written lease with your tenant. On Unlim.ge a basic listing is free, and real estate is one of the most active sections of the platform. Many foreign owners also use a local friend or manager to handle viewings.

Long-term or short-term rental

Decide on the format first:

• Long-term. Steady income and less hassle with cleaning and check-ins. Usually the better option if you live abroad.
• Short-term. Higher income in season, but you need someone on the ground for cleaning, keys and guests.

In Batumi demand is clearly seasonal: short stays grow in spring and summer with the tourist flow, while in winter people mostly look for long-term rentals. Tbilisi sees steady long-term demand all year and has the highest activity on Unlim.ge.

Getting the apartment ready

• Fix the small things. Dripping taps, dead bulbs and broken handles stand out at viewings.
• Check appliances. Water heater, heating, air conditioning, washing machine. Tenants ask about these first.
• Utilities. Clear any debts and decide who pays the bills.
• Internet. A must for expats and remote workers, who make up a big share of tenants.
• Inventory. Photograph furniture and appliances before handing over the keys.

Setting the rent

There is no single price; it depends on the district, floor, renovation, furniture and season. A practical approach:

1. Find 5–10 similar listings on Unlim.ge in your district: same size, rooms and condition.
2. Price in the middle of that range if you want to let it quickly.
3. State the currency clearly. Rents in Georgia are often quoted in US dollars and paid in lari or dollars by agreement.
4. If calls are slow after 2–3 weeks, revisit the price or the photos.

Writing a listing that gets noticed

• Daylight photos. Every room, kitchen, bathroom, the view and the entrance.
• A clear title. Rooms, district and the main selling point, for example "2-bedroom near metro, renovated".
• Facts in the description. Size, floor, heating type, appliances, pets, minimum term, deposit.
• Languages. Unlim.ge works in Georgian, Russian and English. Add a Georgian version so local tenants find you too.

To get your listing seen faster, see How to Promote Products and Services on Unlim.ge.

Lease and taxes

• Written lease. Term, rent and payment date, deposit, who pays utilities, early exit terms, inventory. Use a language both sides understand, or a bilingual version.
• Registration. A lease can be registered with the Public Registry through the Public Service Hall (House of Justice). Check the current requirements there.
• Taxes. Rental income in Georgia is taxable, including for non-residents. See the Revenue Service website rs.ge or ask a local accountant how to declare it.
• Handover. Sign a handover note with the inventory and meter readings.

Screening tenants

• Meet in person, or have someone you trust show the flat.
• Check the passport against the details in the lease.
• Never send keys or bank details before a meeting, even under pressure.
• Refuse "I will overpay, send back the difference" offers.
• If something feels off, report the user directly on the platform.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to list a rental on Unlim.ge?

A basic listing is free. You pay only if you want to promote it to the top. Registration is required to post.

Can I rent out my apartment while living abroad?

Yes, but you need someone in Georgia for viewings, keys and handover, such as a friend or a property manager, and a clear written lease.

Do I have to pay tax on rental income?

Yes, rental income is taxable. Check how to declare it on rs.ge or with a local accountant.