Renting a Room or Apt in Bogota

jonas says on Feb 13, 2008, 12:08:

your $400 / $250-300 should find you a place, including all bills/services. But if you browse a little on the forum you will find out that renting an apartment in Colombia can be more than a headache, even more since you probably won´t have a cedula. I guess your best bet is to find a room in a shared apartment/house. German from Platypus rents out places for longtime guests, too. They are separated from his hostel.

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drucifer says on Feb 13, 2008, 12:55:

I was just looking in los clasificados de El Tiempo and saw a bunch of listings for furnished apts... Generally, do you they require una garantia (como en Buenos Aires), a one year contract, payment upfront or any other thing else of that sort? Gracias!

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jonas says on Feb 13, 2008, 12:58:

even worse... they usually require a "fiador" or cosigner. That person is usually required to own property here. Otherwise you are to pay all rent upfront which can cause more problems. Browse this forum a bit and you will find out.

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jonas says on Feb 13, 2008, 13:02:

and since you posted in "friendly talkzone"... to browse the forum on your subject look at "renting, selling & meetups"

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drucifer says on Feb 13, 2008, 13:06:

interesting.. fiador, is pretty much a garantia here in BA. Gracias por la ayuda!

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Lauthra says on Feb 13, 2008, 14:56:

You can share a flat for $250-$300 easily, even less. They advertise them in El Tiempo (sadly not on the website). Sundays always have the best ads. You shouldn't have to pay more than $250-$300, whatever Gabberhead says or thinks.

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drucifer says on Feb 14, 2008, 10:22:

gracias..........

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Lostgringo says on Feb 15, 2008, 06:55:

Lauthra is correct of course but you have to work at getting an apartment in Bogota. You will not find a luxury apartment at that price but you can find something safe and clean. Be ready to do some negotiating and if you are looking for long term I suggest you hire a lawyer to help you. A lawyer will not charge you much and often they will cosign for you.

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