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Renting an apartment in Russia
Where people in Russia look for flats, what to expect from deposits and leases, and every site you can search, from nightly stays to long-term lets.
Local rental portals in Russia
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Cian
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Domclick (Sber)
What to know before you rent
- Leases
- Under the Civil Code a residential lease (naem) may run for at most five years; if no term is written, five years is assumed. Leases shorter than one year count as short-term and give the tenant fewer statutory protections, such as no pre-emptive right to renew. (source, 2026-10)
- Renting as a foreigner
- Foreign nationals must be placed on migration registration at their place of stay, generally within seven working days of arrival; for a rented flat the host (usually the landlord) files the notification, so confirm the landlord will do this before signing. (source, 2026-10)
Short-term rental rules
- Russia: The Housing Code bars hotels in residential premises and states that a flat in an apartment building may not be used to provide hotel services. (source, 2026-10)
Short stays in Russia
These international sites search any city in Russia by name.
Offer from Booking.com · you'll book on their site
Booking.com
Huge choice of serviced and private apartments, filtered to apartments only. Many rates allow free cancellation.
Booked and paid on Booking.com: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Booking.com's terms
Offer from Vrbo · you'll book on their site
Vrbo
Whole homes and apartments only, never shared rooms. A good pick for families and groups.
Booked and paid on Vrbo: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Vrbo's terms
Offer from Expedia · you'll book on their site
Expedia
Apartments, aparthotels and hotels in one place, with loyalty rewards if you already book flights there.
Booked and paid on Expedia: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Expedia's terms
Offer from Airbnb · you'll book on their site
Airbnb
Private homes and apartments from individual hosts, with weekly and monthly discounts on many listings.
Booked and paid on Airbnb: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Airbnb's terms
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