Renting long term: frequently asked questions

Everything about how monthly renting works on LongTermRent — pricing, stays, deposits and dealing directly with landlords.

What does “long-term rental” mean on LongTermRent?

Every home is rented by the month, for one month or longer. Prices are always per month — never per night — and tenants pay no tourist-style booking fees on top of the rent.

How do I find a home?

Search by city, then narrow down by move-in month, stay length, price, bedrooms and more. Every city also has its own page with quick links by bedroom size, price and property type.

How do I contact a landlord?

Open a listing, pick your move-in month and stay length, and send the owner an inquiry with a short introduction — for free. Once the owner accepts and your reservation payment is made, you’re put in direct contact to agree the contract together.

Do tenants pay any fees?

No — tenants pay no extra fees. Browsing and sending inquiries is free. When a booking is confirmed, you secure it with a reservation payment that counts toward your rent, so your total cost never increases — and you and the landlord are put in direct contact as soon as it’s paid. The rest of the pre-arrival balance is also paid to us, following the payment schedule shown on each property (for example, the remaining amount 15 days before arrival). Every payment is protected until move-in: the landlord is paid only 48 hours after you’ve checked in and confirmed everything is in order. The deposit is paid directly to the landlord.

What is the minimum stay?

Each listing shows its own minimum, typically between 1 and 6 months. Many owners are flexible when you stay longer.

How do deposits work?

Deposits apply to yearly rentals (12+ months) only — stays under 12 months carry no deposit. When asked, the refundable deposit is shown on the listing and paid directly to the landlord when signing — never to us.

Are utilities included in the rent?

Some listings include utilities in the monthly price — look for the “bills included” label or filter for it in search. Otherwise typical costs are shown on the listing.

What does the Verified badge mean?

Verified landlords have had their identity and listing details reviewed by our team. Verified homes carry a badge on cards and listing pages.

How do I list my own place?

Create a free account, click “List your place” and publish in about 10 minutes: set a monthly price, mark the months you’re open, add photos, and let inquiries come to you.