Rent a flat or a house in Quito

Hi Christine,

Thank you for this post.

My husband and I are coming for two months to Quito
(December and January 2012) and would love to know the answers to the above questions :-)

We need the advice on the area...we need to be where the action is :-) but also where we feel safe.
Also,fast internet is a must for us.

Where do we start looking for the apartment?

Thanks

Is it hard to find a flat or a house for rent in Quito?

I don't think it is very difficult at all, being a huge city, there are always tons of options in many different types of neighborhoods. I would suggest staying in a hostel or hotel for a week before hand and getting to know neighborhoods.

How to find a home in Quito: classifieds, real estate portals, real estate agencies?

Newspapers are good, as well as bulletin boards in local hostels and cafes.

How much is the rental for a house, an apartment?

You can really pay as much or as little as you want here. If you shared an apartment, you could easily be paying around 200 a month for rent or less. If you live in an older neighborhood it is cheaper as well. If you want to live in a luxury part of town in a newer building, a 2 bedroom can run between 650-800 total. But that is pretty expensive for Quito, you can definitely find cheaper.

What are the formalities or the required documents for renting an accommodation?

A lot of landlords ask for two months rent as a deposit.

Hi terpsichore89,

Thank you for this useful information.