FAQ — Renting in Beirut

Foyer in Beirut is a rental marketplace for Beirut and the coastal metropolitan area. Renters browse real apartments, studios and dorms/foyers, see the monthly price in fresh US dollars, then WhatsApp the owner or agent directly — no middleman chat queue. The same platform also lists local services that help you settle in after you find a place.

Anyone searching for a place to live in Beirut or Greater Beirut: couples and families who need a full apartment, professionals who want a furnished flat, flatmates splitting a 2–3 bedroom, students near campus, and people relocating from outside Lebanon. Property owners and agents should use the separate FAQ for owners.

Yes. Apartments are a core category on Foyer in Beirut — 1, 2 and 3-bedroom homes across the city and the metropolitan belt. An apartment typically includes a separate living room, a full kitchen, and often a balcony or parking. They suit couples, small families, and friends sharing rent. Browse the apartment category and filter by region and price; listings start from about $550 fresh dollars/month depending on size and area.

Both appear on the site. Many short-to-medium stays and professional rentals are furnished (sofa, beds, kitchen basics). Longer family leases may be unfurnished or semi-furnished. Always check the listing photos and description, then confirm on WhatsApp what stays with the apartment (ACs, washing machine, curtains, kitchen appliances).

Choose a studio if you live alone and want the lowest self-contained rent (from about $300 fresh dollars/month). Choose a full apartment if you need a separate bedroom and living room, space for a partner or roommate, a proper kitchen, or room for remote work. Apartments also work better for families and for sharers who want privacy without living in a supervised foyer.

Popular apartment areas include Achrafieh, Hamra, Ras Beirut, Badaro, Ain El Remmaneh, Msaytbeh, Gemayze and Mar Mikhael inside Beirut, plus Furn el Chebbak, Sin El Fil, Dekwaneh, Antelias, Jdeideh, Fanar and other Matn / coastal metro towns for more space or parking. Use the region filter with the apartment category to narrow by neighbourhood.

Confirm: monthly rent in fresh dollars; whether generator / electricity is included and how many amps; water and building fees (iftah / common charges); Wi-Fi; floor and elevator; parking or street parking; furnished vs empty; deposit and lease length; and exact pin/area. Good listings state these clearly so WhatsApp chats stay short and serious.

Yes — many 2 and 3-bedroom apartments near universities are rented by flatmates who split the rent. Agree in writing who pays the deposit, how utilities are shared, and the exit notice. If you prefer supervised gender-separated housing instead, compare foyers/dorms. For one person who still wants privacy, a studio is usually simpler than sharing.

A studio is a compact private unit (kitchenette + bathroom) ideal for one person. A foyer/dorm is a supervised student residence — private or shared rooms, often girls-only or boys-only, frequently with electricity and Wi-Fi included, from about $140 fresh dollars/month. Use studios/foyers when you want lower cost or campus proximity; use apartments when you need more space.

Open the Near University directory and pick your campus (AUB, LAU, USJ, LU, ALBA, NDU and more). Each campus page shows apartments, studios and foyers tagged nearby so you can compare walk times and prices in one place.

In Lebanon’s rental market, serious landlords and agents usually quote in fresh US dollars (cash or USD transfer), not in fluctuating local currency. Foyer in Beirut shows fresh-dollar prices so renters know the real monthly cost before WhatsApp — especially important for apartment leases.

Practical starting ranges on this platform: apartments from about $550 fresh dollars/month (1–3 bedrooms; larger or prime Achrafieh/Hamra units cost more); studios from about $300; foyers/shared rooms from about $140–$250. Exact prices depend on neighbourhood, furnishing, parking and whether electricity is included. Always use the “starts from” price on the listing card.

Apartment owners often ask for one month’s rent as a refundable deposit (sometimes more for furnished places), plus the first month in advance. Lease length may be monthly, 6 months or yearly — confirm notice period and early-exit rules on WhatsApp before you pay. Foyer deposits can be smaller fixed amounts; apartments usually track closer to one month.

Public grid power (EDL) is still unreliable in much of Lebanon, so buildings rely on private generators. For apartment living, remote work and family life, continuous power is essential. Prefer listings that state electricity included or clarify amp limits and generator hours — generator fees can otherwise become a large extra monthly cost.

It varies. Some apartment rents are “all-in”; others exclude building common charges, water delivery or internet. Student foyers more often bundle water/Wi-Fi/electricity. Read the listing inclusions, then confirm the full monthly cost (rent + generator + building fee) before you commit.

Listings span Beirut neighbourhoods such as Hamra, Bliss, Ras Beirut, Achrafieh, Badaro, Mar Mikhael, Gemayze, Msaytbeh and Ain El Remmaneh, plus the coastal metropolitan and Matn belt — Dekwaneh, Sin El Fil, Furn el Chebbak, Antelias, Jdeideh, Fanar, Zouk Mosbeh and more. Filter by region on the homepage or from any category page.

After you rent, use the site’s service listings to get set up in the metropolitan area: furniture moving, furniture galleries, cleaning, plumber & maintenance, mini markets, taxis, printing & stationery, coffee shops & co-working, and bakeries. Each category opens WhatsApp contact the same way housing listings do.

Browse furniture moving service listings, message a mover on WhatsApp with your building floor, elevator size and date, and confirm the price in fresh dollars. If you still need sofas, beds or desks, check furniture galleries before or after move-in.

Use cleaning and plumber & maintenance service categories on Foyer in Beirut. They are especially useful for newcomers who do not yet have a trusted building handyman, and for furnished apartments that need a deep clean before move-in.

Daily-life services are listed too: taxis for airport or campus runs, mini markets and bakeries for nearby essentials, and coffee shops & co-working spaces if you work remotely from your apartment. Printing & stationery helps students and office workers near university or business districts.

1) Filter by apartment, studio or foyer and by region. 2) Open a listing and check price, inclusions, photos and location. 3) WhatsApp the owner/agent with the prefilled message about that property. 4) Visit or request a video tour, agree deposit and lease terms, then pay only after you are comfortable. There is no booking cart — contact is direct, which fits the Lebanese market.

Yes. Many tenants shortlist apartments online, then WhatsApp owners for a live video walkthrough, building entrance and street context. Clarify move-in date, deposit method, fresh-dollar payment and what is furnished before you travel. Prefer clear photos, a precise area, and verified listings when you cannot visit in person yet.

Gender-separated housing is common for foyers and some shared rooms. Regular apartments and most studios are usually open to any tenant unless the listing states otherwise. Use the gender filter when you need a supervised girls-only or boys-only residence.

For a specific property or service, WhatsApp from that listing. For platform questions, use the contact details in the site footer. Browse apartments, all listings, or housing near universities. If you own a property or work as an agent, see the FAQ for owners & agents.