Housing & rent - Living in Tehran (LiT) Forum

Furnished or unfurnished? Setting up a flat

LiT Team — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:25:06 +0000

Most long-term rentals in Tehran come unfurnished, sometimes without kitchen appliances. Did you rent furnished, buy new or pick things up second-hand on Divar?

Share what setting up cost you, where you shopped and what you would do differently next time.

Bills, building charges and home internet

LiT Team — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:25:06 +0000

On top of rent, most flats have a monthly building charge (sharj) for cleaning, the caretaker and shared costs, plus gas, electricity and water bills. Then there is home internet, which varies a lot by building and provider.

What do you pay each month, which internet provider are you using and how reliable is it? Please give the date and rough area of the city.

Flat shares and short lets while you search

LiT Team — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:25:06 +0000

Many people stay somewhere temporary for the first few weeks while they look for a long-term flat. Where did you stay: a serviced apartment, a short let, a flat share or family?

Tips on what to check before paying, and roughly what you paid, are very welcome here. Anyone with a room to let can post it in the Classifieds.

Which neighbourhood are you in, and would you recommend it?

LiT Team — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:18:49 +0000

Tehran is a big city, and the right area depends on your work, your budget and whether you have children at school. Tell us where you live and what it is really like: traffic, noise, shops, parks, air quality on bad days and how easy it is to get around.

Honest reviews of both the good and the bad will help newcomers more than anything else.

Rahn and ejare: how are deposits and rent working out for you?

LiT Team — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:18:49 +0000

Renting in Tehran usually means balancing a large deposit (rahn) against a lower monthly rent (ejare), and the right mix depends on your situation. How did you approach it, and how did you find your flat: an agency, Divar or word of mouth?

Please don't post exact addresses or landlords' names, but rough areas and figures, with the date, are very helpful.