Can you rent a private apartment in Batumi for 1–2 months without an agent or a one-year lease, and how do you avoid scams with deposits and prepayment?

A 1–2 month rental in Batumi is usually possible without an agent: many owners agree to a stay ending before September, especially if they are not locking the property into a full-season booking. These deals are typically arranged as month-to-month rentals rather than annual leases.

The main rental scam is being asked for prepayment before you have seen the apartment. A safer approach is to inspect the place in person first, verify the owner’s documents, and only then transfer money or leave a deposit.

A security deposit is not universal in Batumi, but many landlords still ask for one even for short stays. Before moving in, it is worth confirming in writing the deposit amount, what can be deducted from it, and on which day it will be returned after checkout.

For a short rental, it is important to ask in advance whether utilities are included in the price. In practice, electricity, water, internet, and final cleaning may be charged separately even for a one-month stay.

To avoid hidden terms, it helps to confirm the exact dates, total price in GEL, prepayment amount, and cancellation policy in writing from the start. This matters especially when renting just for summer months rather than signing a yearly lease.