Studio apartments for rent in Podgorica - page 8

Rent for a studio in Podgorica ranges from €280 to €500 per month. In Zagorič and Tološi you can find studios from €280 to €350. Zabjelo and Stari Aerodrom — popular locations for students — offer rents of €300 to €420. City Kvart and Centar are more expensive options at €380 to €500. On top of the rent, utilities (electricity, water, internet) add a further €60 to €120 per month and are almost never included in the price.

It depends on your priorities. If you are a student or looking for a balance between price and location, Zabjelo and Stari Aerodrom are the right choice — new build, lift, good transport links, rent €300 to €420. If you work in the centre or attend university and value not needing a car, City Kvart and Centar give you walkable access to everything at a rent of €380 to €500. For the lowest rent below €350, Zagorič and Tološi are an option, but check the bus timetables as they are further from the centre.

Check the condition of the air conditioning and boiler — these are the most expensive repairs and your responsibility if the contract does not state otherwise. Test the mobile signal and internet, especially in older buildings. Look at the condition of the windows and the thickness of the glass — studios cool down more quickly in winter. Make sure to visit the flat in the evening to hear the real noise from the surroundings and neighbours, as sound insulation is especially important in small flats.

Almost never. The rent shown in the listing covers only the lease of the apartment — you pay electricity, water, a communal maintenance fee and internet separately. For a studio in Podgorica these costs amount to around €60 to €120 per month. They can be higher in winter as studios cool down more quickly due to the higher ratio of external wall to floor area. Always ask the landlord what the average bills are for the property you are considering.

Studios in a good location and at a realistic price rent out within 5 to 10 days of being listed. It is recommended to start your search 3 to 4 weeks before your desired move-in date. September is by far the most competitive period — university enrolment dramatically increases demand and during that time you should start 6 to 8 weeks earlier. If you can, move your move-in date to the end of August — you will have a wider choice and a better negotiating position on rent.

The standard contract is concluded for 12 months. On moving in you pay a deposit (one month's rent) and the first month's rent in advance — for a studio at €380 that means €760 immediately. The contract should clearly contain: the rent amount, what is included in the price, the due date, the notice period and conditions for the return of the deposit. Pay particular attention to whether the landlord can increase the rent during the contract period and what happens to the deposit if you leave earlier than agreed.