Homes for Rent in Bucharest

Houses and apartments for rent in Bucharest

Bucharest Homes is an English-speaking rental agency for expatriates in Bucharest, Romania. We rent city apartments, penthouses, and family houses and villas with gardens, across the central neighborhoods, the areas around the big parks, and the northern suburbs close to the international schools.

Why expats rent through Bucharest Homes

• We see every property ourselves. Nothing is listed that we haven't visited, and we won't show you a home we wouldn't take for our own family.
• We say no a lot. Around 80% of the properties we see don't make our list, because of the property itself or because the landlord isn't right for our clients.
• No communist-era blocks. As a rule, we don't list them.
• A shortlist, not fifty viewings. We learn what you need first, then show you the few homes that genuinely fit.
• Expats helping expats. We have lived abroad ourselves, in Asia and Europe, so we know what a move involves.
• Trusted by the international community. We have worked with people from most of the embassies and international companies based in Bucharest, and our clients rate us 4.9 out of 5 on Trustpilot.

Choosing a neighborhood

Where you live shapes your commute, the school run and your weekends. Our neighborhood guides describe each area honestly, warts and all.

• Pipera, in the far north of the city, is the most popular area with expat families, because most of the international schools are there.
• Baneasa sits beside the forest, close to the Lycée Français and King's Oak Primary School.
• Herastrau, Primaverii, Floreasca and Dorobanti are the graceful neighborhoods around the city's big parks, between the north and the centre.
• Downtown and Kiseleff offer Art Deco apartments and restored villas close to the city's cultural life.
• Corbeanca and Mogosoaia, north of the city, offer family houses with gardens, including homes in secured compounds.

Frequently asked questions

Can foreigners rent a home in Bucharest?

Yes. There are no restrictions on foreigners renting residential property in Romania, and almost all of our rental clients are expatriates.

Do you work in English?

Yes. We are expatriates ourselves, and we work with our clients in English every day.

Which neighborhoods are closest to the international schools?

Pipera is closest to the American International School of Bucharest (AISB), the British School of Bucharest (BSB) and Cambridge School. Baneasa is near the Lycée Français and King's Oak Primary School, and Bucurestii Noi is close to the Deutsche Schule. Houses in Corbeanca are around 15 minutes from AISB.

Do you rent houses as well as apartments?

Yes. We list everything from city apartments and penthouses to family houses and villas with gardens in the northern suburbs.

Will you show me every property on your list?

No, and that is deliberate. We ask about your needs first, then shortlist the homes that genuinely fit, rather than showing you fifty properties in the hope that one works.

Do you list apartments in communist-era blocks?

No. As a rule we don't, because they are usually poorly maintained.

Are rents quoted in euros?

Yes. Rents are shown in euros per month, and some are listed plus VAT.

How much does it cost to live in Bucharest?

Rent is the biggest cost. Typical rents by neighborhood, international school fees and everyday prices are in our guide to the cost of living in Bucharest.

How do I start?

Send us your move-in date, the neighborhoods you are considering and your monthly budget, and we will come back to you with a shortlist.

Tell us what you are looking for

You can reach us by WhatsApp, phone or email. Include your move-in date, preferred neighborhoods and monthly budget, and we will reply with homes that fit.

WhatsApp us  |  Call +40 744 608 211  |  alewis@bucharest-homes.ro

Read what our clients say on our testimonials page.