FAQ for tenants

When shall I start my apartment search?

We recommend starting your apartment search:

• 4-3 weeks before you need to move in if your budget is above 1000 Euro.
• 2 weeks before you need to move in if your budget is lower than that. 

We do not recommend starting your search too early because property owners prefer not to sign tenancy agreements long time in advance.

At high budgets, it is easier to find a compromise with property owners about reserving their apartments until the date you need to move in. So this is fine to start your search a month in advance.

This recommendation is also connected to the fact that good apartments are often rented rather quickly, and the options you like at the beginning of your early search may be gone before you are ready to view or rent them, what is always disappointing.  

Are there any additional monthly payments above my rental fee?

It depends on the terms of the tenancy contract that you sign. Additional bills that, in addition to rent, are usually paid by tenants of residential premises: bills for electricity, water, Internet, allocated parking space (if it is not included in the rental price). The remaining utilities are paid by the landlord. However, there are cases when the list of utilities to be paid by the tenant is wider than the standard one, or, conversely, the landlord agrees to include all utilities in the rent. The conditions for additional payments are discussed when agreeing on the terms of the tenancy contract.

Why am I asked about my job, family and other personal details by the agents?

This information is necessary to introduce you to property owners.  It is important for property owners to know who will live in their apartments/ houses.  They want to know the details about you because of security reasons, and also to decide if they consider you or not.  They normally want to know your age, citizenship and nationality, occupation, number and age of your family members, if you have pets and for how long you plan to rent their property. 

I do not want to search for an apartment on my own and would like to hire Moscow Rentals to do it for me.  Is this possible? 

We will be happy to assist you with your apartment search.  Please, read how to delegate this work to us HERE.

Can Moscow Rentals sign a Services contract with my company?

Yes, we can.  We can sign contracts with companies or physical persons for providing our services.  You can get all the necessary documents for reporting your cooperation with us to your company or we can sign a Services contract directly with your employer. 

What guarantee does Moscow Rentals offer to their clients?

You can read about our guarantee HERE. 

What is the agency fee for a tenant?

You can read the Agency fee FAQs HERE. 

Where can I get my migration registration? Is it obligatory?

Yes, it is obligatory for all foreign citizens in Russia. Please, read about the terms HERE. 

For more questions, please email us to: moscow-rentals@yandex.ru.