Cribmed helps international tenants find verified furnished apartments in Italy for monthly rentals starting from 30 days. Find answers about booking, deposits, service fees, cancellations, landlord conditions, and how Cribmed works for furnished monthly stays.
Yes. Foreigners can legally rent apartments in Italy for short or medium-term stays. Many expats, students and remote workers rent furnished apartments for stays of 30 days or longer.
The minimum stay on Cribmed is 30 days. Maximum stay depends on the landlord and the type of rental contract used.
Security deposits in Italy are usually between 1 and 3 months of rent depending on the landlord and property.
Many Italian listings show rent only, but many Cribmed listings include rent, monthly expenses and a utilities allowance.
A Contratto Transitorio is a temporary rental contract used for stays between 1 and 18 months in Italy. It is commonly used by students, expats and professionals relocating temporarily. Learn more here: Contratto Transitorio – Summary of Important Clauses.
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Cribmed is an online marketplace where Landlords and Tenants can meet.
What makes Cribmed so special is a Cribmed representative has visited and vetted all Verified properties listed on our site. We do not accept all properties. Only the best! We have certain requirements of properties and of Landlords to ensure our tenants will have an enjoyable stay.
If possible, we allow viewings before bookings (for stays 3 months+) and we have created an amazing, in-depth Arrival Checklist to help you settle into your new home.
30 days is the minimum stay. Each Landlord will state their preference for a maximum stay.
Each price advertised includes the Landlord’s rent and monthly expenses including an allotment of utilities. Bear in mind prices on most other sites quote prices just for the rent. Monthly expenses are usually extra and can vary anywhere between €150-€250+
The first month rent and the Cribmed Service fee.
Every client of Cribmed receives a free initial consultation with a local lawyer that speaks English, as part of our Free Gift. If you don’t need this service we also offer other great free gift options.
The contract will be in the language in which country the property you booked resides in. The contract is supplied by the Landlord. The main conditions that the Landlord stipulates are made visible before booking on each listing under Pricing and Conditions.
There could be one or some of the following: Contract Registration Fee, Tourist Tax, and Garbage Tax. Depends the property, your reason to be renting. You should enquire about each before booking.
Yes. Each Landlord decides how much. This is made clear in their Landlord’s Conditions visible before booking. If you are not sure please ask before booking.
Yes for bookings of 3 months and longer. However it also depends on the availability of the property and the current tenant’s availability.
No, but if you have any questions, we can ask on your behalf.
The Landlord’s conditions can be found on the listing page and are visible before a booking. If you are unsure of the conditions please ask either the Landlord or Cribmed before booking.
To help Cribmed run smoothly and cover the costs of services we provide, including selecting and verifying listed properties, we charge a Service Fee.
The Tenant is responsible. At Check-In you should do a walk-through with the Landlord.
Like all deposits they are refunded after check out and the property has been inspected pending no damages.
Examples include the property not matching the listing, missing amenities, or maintenance problems.
After an Issue Pending case has been created, the landlord and tenant will have 72 hours to finalize an agreement.
You have 24 hours to report an issue (until 20:00 property local time the day after check-in).
You should contact the Landlord directly first.
The Cribmed Service Fee ranges from 8% to 17% + VAT calculated on the monthly rental rate for the entire length of your stay.
Select your dates and click Request to Book on the listing.
In case of cancellation the full down-payment will be retained.
This depends on the Landlord’s conditions visible on the listing page before booking.
Foreigners can legally rent apartments in Italy for both short and medium-term stays. Many international tenants rent furnished apartments for 30 days or longer while studying, working remotely, or relocating.
Typical documents requested by landlords may include:
Requirements can vary depending on the landlord.
A Contratto Transitorio is a temporary rental contract used for stays between 1 and 18 months in Italy.
It is commonly used by:
You can read a full explanation here: Contratto Transitorio – Summary of Important Clauses
Not always. Many Italian rental listings show the rent only, with utilities charged separately.
Cribmed listings usually include:
This makes it easier for tenants to understand the total monthly cost.
Security deposits in Italy are usually between 1–3 months of rent, depending on the landlord.
The deposit is refunded after the tenant checks out and the property has been inspected, provided there are no damages.
Yes. Cribmed offers properties for monthly stays, with a minimum stay of 30 days. The exact maximum stay depends on each landlord’s conditions.
Yes. Each advertised price includes the landlord’s rent and monthly expenses including an allotment of utilities.
The down-payment is the first month rent and the Cribmed Service fee.
The Security Deposit is paid directly to the Landlord at Check-In after inspection of the property.
The Landlord is responsible for refunding the Security Deposit.
Yes, for bookings of 3 months and longer, although it depends on availability and current tenant conditions.
The Cribmed Service Fee helps cover services including selecting and verifying listed properties, quality control, customer support, and safety of online transactions.
This may be considered a valid issue. Examples include the property not matching the listing, missing amenities, or maintenance problems.
You have 24 hours to report an issue, until 20:00 property local time the day after check-in.
In case of cancellation before check-in, the full down-payment will be retained.
Still need help?
Visit our tenant guide, landlord guide, read Contratto Transitorio – Summary of Important Clauses, or review our Terms and Conditions.