Dominican Republic Guide: Housing & Rentals

Finding accommodation can be a time-consuming task, especially in a foreign country. Our housing & rentals guide explains where to look for apartments and accommodation, how to deal with local estate agents and what to bear in mind before signing a rental contract.

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  Rentals in the Dominican Republic

  The options for expats

  Many expats find it preferable to rent as the bureaucracy and scams involved in buying property can put put many homebuyers off. Comparably, the risks involved with rented housing are far more acceptable.

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  Dominican rental contracts

  What to consider before you sign

  Naturally, it’s important that you understand what is being put in front of you. If your Spanish isn’t up to scratch, make sure you find somebody to read over the contract before you sign. It’s also important that you trust the landlord and agent.

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  Where to look

  A renter’s guide to the Dominican Republic

  Santo Domingo is the beating heart of the Republic - a vibrant and multicultural place that's no means off limits to expats. While being the business and political centre of the country, it's also right next to the Caribbean Sea and has a huge range of leisure activities and amenities.

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  Moving in

  Household management and utilities

  When you moving into newly rented accommodation, expats might find things work a little differently with regards to bills and utilities, though everything is still relatively straightforward.

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  Dominican Spanish rental glossary

  Some terms to aid your search

  When looking for accommodation, you’ll often encounter specific housing and rental vocabulary in Spanish. Here's our guide to some of the more common terms you'll come into contact with. 

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