A month's rent and a utilities deposit is often required upfront. The facilities deposit does not normally include cleaning and laundry fees. During the winter period, heating could be an extra charge in some apartments. The actual apartment price is dependent on the area, the number rooms and the extra that are included. The apartments in the city centre and closer to the historic monuments are more expensive during the holiday seasons.
Some apartments are villas that are rented by the owners who act as landlords.
The prices of such apartments is negotiable and can thus be lower compared to other apartments. For students, apartments are not ideal but there are student accomodations which are provided by student institutions.