What does a 1-bedroom in Tbilisi cost in 2026?

Vake/Vera: ₾1,800–₾3,500/month ($680–1,300). Saburtalo: ₾1,200–₾2,500. Old Town: ₾1,500–₾3,000. Gldani/Didube: ₾700–₾1,400. Long-let typically quoted in USD but paid in ₾ at NBG fix.

Is Airbnb legal in Georgia?

Yes. Short-let hosts register as individual entrepreneurs with the Revenue Service and pay 1% small-business tax. Properties in residential buildings may require building-council consent under the 2023 short-let rules.

Can a non-resident digital nomad sign a Tbilisi lease?

Yes. Foreigners on the 1-year visa-free regime can sign standard Georgian leases with a passport. No residency permit required.

GeraRent in Georgia 2026 — Apartments in Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi

Quick answer

GeraRent lists long-let and mid-let apartments across Tbilisi (Vake, Saburtalo, Vera, Sololaki, Old Town), Batumi, Kutaisi, Gori and Mtskheta — Georgia the country (საქართველო), not the US state. Prices in ₾, deposit escrow runs through an NBG-safeguarded account at TBC or Bank of Georgia, and listings are verified with Public Registry extracts.

Why Tbilisi is the Caucasus relocation hotspot

Tbilisi is cheap, connected and welcoming. The 1-year visa-free regime — among the most generous in the world — lets most passport holders stay 365 days with a single entry stamp. That policy has produced a durable 20,000+ digital-nomad community, concentrated in Vera and Vake. Property supply in these districts is steady but rental prices have roughly doubled since 2020, with the biggest jump in 2022–2023.

Tbilisi districts ranked

Vake (ვაკე): the default expat/nomad choice. Tree-lined, Vake Park, gyms, cafes. 1BR: ₾1,800–₾3,500.
Vera (ვერა): bohemian, close to Fabrika co-working. 1BR: ₾1,500–₾3,000.
Saburtalo (საბურთალო): residential, cheaper, well-connected by metro. 1BR: ₾1,200–₾2,500.
Sololaki / Old Town: historic buildings, balconies, photogenic. 1BR: ₾1,500–₾3,000.
Mtatsminda: quiet hillside. 1BR: ₾1,800–₾3,200.
Didi Dighomi: modern towers, family-friendly. 1BR: ₾1,000–₾2,000.
Gldani / Didube: outer, cheapest. 1BR: ₾700–₾1,400.

Regulation: what the Public Registry and Revenue Service require

Public Registry (napr.gov.ge): Every rental property should have a verifiable registry extract. GeraRent checks this against the landlord's ID.
Revenue Service (rs.ge): Landlords earning rent register as individual entrepreneurs with 5% rental tax — the rate for immovable property income.
Short-let rules (2023): Airbnb/Booking hosts in residential buildings require building-council notice. GeraRent prompts this at listing.
Consumer Rights Protection Service: Deposit disputes are formal consumer matters.

Pricing in lari (₾)

Long-let indicative 2026 ranges:

Studio central Tbilisi: ₾900–₾1,800
1BR Vake/Vera: ₾1,800–₾3,500
2BR Vake: ₾2,500–₾5,500
1BR Batumi (beach strip): ₾1,200–₾2,800
1BR Kutaisi: ₾500–₾1,200
Deposit: usually 1 month, occasionally 2
Utilities: ₾120–₾250/month (electric, gas, water, internet)

Paying rent in Georgia

TBC Pay — auto-scheduled monthly
Bank of Georgia Pay / mBank
Liberty Bank Mobile
PayBox cash terminals for roommate contributions
Visa/Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay
USD/EUR via GeraCash FX into ₾ for the lease

Digital-nomad lease playbook

Georgia's nomad renters face three standard problems: being asked to pay 3–6 months upfront, unverified ownership, and deposit disputes on exit. GeraRent fixes all three — Public Registry verification at listing, monthly-billing escrow through NBG-safeguarded accounts, and a standard lease template in both Georgian and English. Vake is the softest-landing district; Vera is for people who want co-working density.

Georgian competitors

MyHome.ge is Georgia's dominant classifieds site. Vendoo is smaller and less vertical. Neither runs escrow, verified deposits, or lease templates. GeraRent sits above them — we link and verify listings, add buyer protection and lari settlement.

Georgian language note

Listings render in Kartuli (ქართული) and English. Lease template available in both. Support in Georgian, English, and Russian. ქართულ ენაზე თარგმანი მოდის for blog content.