Moving to Tashkent and looking for a place to live? This guide is for you. Every week we help relocants find apartments, and here we have collected the questions we hear most often: where to start, how to choose a district, what to check at a viewing and how not to lose time in the first weeks.
Step 1. The first days: a short-term stay
It is not a good idea to sign a one-year lease before you have seen the city. For the first one to three weeks, a daily-rent apartment or serviced flat near a metro station works better. You can explore districts, test the commute to work and only then sign a long-term contract. If you are moving with family, ask the owner in advance whether the apartment has what children need.
Step 2. A district that fits your lifestyle
Tashkent's districts differ a lot in pace. If the commute to a city-centre office matters, look along the metro lines. Families with children usually care more about a quiet courtyard, a school and a kindergarten nearby. Remote workers need reliable internet, cafés and coworking spaces close by. For more detail, see our guide to Tashkent's districts — it is written for buyers, but the descriptions are just as useful for tenants.
Step 3. How to search
You can browse listings on your own, but relocants usually face three obstacles: language, not knowing price levels by district, and tight deadlines. An agency handles the shortlist, the viewings and the negotiations with the owner, so you only see options that match your requirements. Current listings are in our Rent section.
Step 4. Viewing: an on-site checklist
Check water pressure and hot water, heating and air conditioning — summers in Tashkent are hot and winters can be chilly. Look at the windows, plumbing and appliances, and switch them on. Ask which internet provider is connected and how fast it is. If you plan to have a car, ask about parking. And walk through the courtyard and entrance in the evening — it is the easiest way to judge how quiet and well-lit it is.
Step 5. The lease and payments
Before signing, agree on the essentials: lease term, deposit, what the rent includes and what is paid separately (utilities, internet), and who handles minor repairs. Photograph the apartment and furniture when you move in — it prevents disputes when you leave. Put every agreement in writing. Registration rules for foreign citizens may change, so check the current requirements with official sources — we can tell you where to go.
Step 6. The first month after moving in
Get a local mobile number, learn how utilities are paid — owners usually show you how. Note the nearest shops, pharmacy and clinic. If after a few months it becomes clear you are staying for the long term, it may be time to think about buying: we compared the options in Renting vs Buying in Tashkent.
What to prepare before you move
— your requirements: number of rooms, district, budget, lease term;
— the documents you will need for the lease;
— your arrival dates, so the search can start in advance.
Learn more about us, or start the search by sending a request: share your requirements and arrival dates, and we will have options ready when you land.