What is the best way to find a long term rental in Rome?

Question

I am moving to Rome soon, within the next few months, and I hoping to find some good, local info on the best way to pursue apartment searching in La Citta Eterna. I will have a place to stay temporarily, but I am hoping to find an apartment somewhat near the center. I do not wish to live in any of the peripheral neighborhoods, as I will be attending a school near one of the metro stops, and I am familiar enough with the public transportation in Rome that I do not want to rely on it during the later hours. I have visited and stayed in the city quite a few times, but finding a long term rental while I am in still in California is not easy. There are many websites for vacation rentals online, and Craigslist is not the way that I wish to search for a place. I have seen the rental agencies with the window ads, but I am wondering how reliable those are. I am hoping to receive very local information. What can I expect to pay for an average one bedroom? How competitive is it? Thank you......

Answer 1

craigslist.org is the best place to look. there are several apartments for rent there and some even have photographs. it all depends on where you want to live and how much you want to spend. even if this is not the way that you want to go, it is your best bet.

Answer 2

If you want to consider booking a short-term apartment for a couple of weeks so you can inspect long-term rentals, here is a good booking site: homelidays.com.  (I've been looking at various sites because I am going to rent an apartment for a week.)

Answer 3

"wanted in rome" is a good place   where to look  in

cost: one bedroom in a good area 1200 euro a monthh,

in a half decent area 800/ 1000 euro a month

sharing an apartment: 400 euro for a room

Answer 4

If you have relatives stay with them for a while... I'm sure they would love to have you!!