The English-language magazine Wanted in Rome has a vast array of apartments listed, but most of them are through agencies. The newspaper guide Porta Portese has a great selection of listings. Solo Casa also provides apartment listings in the back of their real estate magazine. There are several agencies who will be more than happy to speak for you. Most large companies in Rome that employ foreigners, including embassies and the United Nations' organizations, have designated areas where apartments are posted, whether it is through an online computer network or on a bulletin board.
Furnished flats tend to have everything including bedding, dishes and sometimes towels.
By law this should be returned to you with interest at the end of your rental period minus expenses and damages. In some cases, a landlord will forgo the deposit with proof of renter's insurance. This also covers the care for the plants that may be in the courtyard and also for the electricity that is used for lights in hallways. It is acceptable with most landlords to pay a set fee each month, which can range from a mere 30.000 to 250.000 or more on top of your rent payment. This page was created in May 1996 and last revised February 1, 2001.