Can you rent an apartment in Tbilisi with pets, and what are the deposit/commission terms?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 13 days ago
TL;DR
Yes, renting with pets (even 2 cats) is easy in Tbilisi — most local landlords have pets themselves. Terms vary: some skip the deposit but add $50/month, others take a deposit up to one month's rent; agency commission is usually paid by the landlord.
What the community said
Renting with pets isn't an issue in Tbilisi — nearly every local landlord has a cat or dog themselves. One landlord, asked about 2 cats, said pets are better than people and tenants could have even 10.
14 days ago
Found an apartment for 2 cats within 2 days for a 6-month lease. No deposit was required, but rent was +$50/month. Used a real estate agent — the landlord paid the commission, not the tenant.
14 days ago +$50/month instead of deposit
Standard rental terms in Tbilisi: one month's rent upfront plus a deposit equal to one month's rent. When renting through an agent, the commission is typically paid by the landlord, not the tenant.
14 days ago Deposit = 1 month's rent