Spanish - Renting an Apartment

Me interesa el departamento en ___.

I'm interested in the apartment on ___.

Meaning: I'm interested in the apartment on ___.

When to use: Use this to say you're interested in a specific listing and to name the street, neighborhood, or listing ID.

¿Todavía está disponible el departamento?

Is the apartment still available?

Meaning: Is the apartment still available?

When to use: Ask this at the start when you contact an ad to check if the listing is current.

Tip: Don't drop 'todavía' when you mean 'still'; just asking '¿Está disponible?' can sound less clear about current status.

¿Cuánto es de renta al mes?

How much is the rent per month?

Meaning: How much is the rent per month?

When to use: Use this to ask for the monthly payment amount for the apartment.

Tip: Learners sometimes say '¿Cuánto cuesta?' which works, but for rentals '¿Cuánto es de renta al mes?' is more natural.

¿Los servicios están incluidos en la renta?

Are utilities included in the rent?

Meaning: Are utilities included in the rent?

When to use: Ask this to clarify whether water, electricity, gas, or internet are part of the monthly price.

¿Cuánto es de depósito?

How much is the security deposit?

Meaning: How much is the security deposit?

When to use: Use this when you want to know the upfront deposit required to rent the apartment.

¿Cuándo puedo ir a ver el departamento?

When can I come see the apartment?

Meaning: When can I come see the apartment?

When to use: Use this to arrange a time to visit the apartment in person.

¿Me podrías mandar la dirección y fotos?

Could you send me the address and photos?

Meaning: Could you send me the address and photos?

When to use: Ask this when you want details before visiting or to confirm the exact location.

¿Por cuánto tiempo es el contrato?

How long is the lease?

Meaning: How long is the lease?

When to use: Use this to ask the required length of the rental contract.

¿Hay ___ en el edificio?

Is there ___ in the building?

Meaning: Is there ___ in the building?

When to use: Use this structure to ask about building features like elevator, parking, laundry, or gym.

Tip: Beginners sometimes place the feature before the verb (e.g., 'Estacionamiento hay en el edificio?') — keep the question order '¿Hay ___ en el edificio?'.

Quisiera llenar una solicitud.

I'd like to fill out an application.

Meaning: I'd like to fill out an application.

When to use: Say this when you're ready to start the formal rental application process.

¿Cuál es la fecha más cercana en la que me podría mudar?

What is the earliest move-in date?

Meaning: What is the earliest move-in date?

When to use: Ask this to find out when the apartment will be available for you to move in.

¿El departamento está amueblado o sin amueblar?

Is the apartment furnished or unfurnished?

Meaning: Is the apartment furnished or unfurnished?

When to use: Use this to ask whether furniture is included or if you need to bring your own.

¿Se permiten mascotas?

Are pets allowed?

Meaning: Are pets allowed?

When to use: Ask this to confirm whether the landlord permits animals in the rental.