This explanation is based on my experience these past few days that I’ve been looking for the perfect place to live in Yerevan. Finding a place seems stressful but through my experience I learned it was easier than expected.
The details or the how to get a place in Armenian first?
Okay, the details!
First off, It’s a one-bedroom one bath with a kitchen, and it is small and cute, and I’m so excited. It is on top of some great stores and restaurants and only across the street from a grocery store, great bakery, metro station, bank, and more.
Okay, now the real information. How to find a house in ArmeniaLook online. There are websites like
Look online, these are a few websites.
All of these are good for gauging prices and related expectations.
Quickly one could call the realtor on the line, and most likely, there should be someone in the office able to speak English and help.
Although, I did have a friend help me with everything, which made it much simpler to find the locations, drive around, etc. It is possible to do it without help
Price of Living in Yerevan
Next, When dealing with a broker, you will pay them a fee of 50% of the rent. Then pay the homeowner the first month and a deposit of the same amount. So, for example, my home is $500/m, so I paid
$250 to the broker and $1000 to the landlord/homeowner
Aside from that, I am required to pay for utilities, including WIFI, electricity, gas, water.
If someone was looking into a short-term rental for <2 months, the utilities are typically included in the rent.
Unfortunately, I do not believe a broker’s price is worth it for the short term, and even in the long term, 50% is a lot of a fee but manageable.
Contract & security
Due to the fact we had a broker, we were able to go to his office, where the realtor, the homeowner, and I were able to sign contracts.
it entailed much of the regular things, mainly including if I broke the lease early, the landlord can keep the deposit which is pretty conventional
I recommend a broker also for this purpose. But of course, if the homeowner is willing, you could draft one between yourselves and move forward like that. Things I considered
How many rooms?
Things to consider
Lastly, In Armenia, the living room is considered a bedroom, so I needed a minimum of a two-bedroom.
How far from a metro, from work?
How long will I live in Yerevan?
Will I walk, take a taxi, use the metro, get on small busses (mashukni)
How close to a grocery store?
Potentially more or less English speakers
How close to the city center or other significant city landmarks
Does the apartment have everything I need?
Space, kitchen, couch, mattress, TV, WIFI installed, etc.
If you’re interested in learning why I chose to live in Armenia, Click here.