TL;DR: Apartments for rent in Tivat typically cost €750 to €1,300 a month for a one- or two-bedroom home. The town centre, Kalimanj and Mazina have the lowest asking rents, and Lustica Bay has the highest.
A one-bedroom apartment in Tivat rents for about €950 a month, and a two-bedroom for about €1,100. Those are the middle asking prices across our own rental listings, so they reflect what owners in Tivat are asking right now.
We are a real estate agency working in Tivat, with more than 100 rental homes listed here. This guide covers what apartments cost, which areas suit which renters, when to look, and how renting works if you are new to Montenegro.
How much are apartments for rent in Tivat?
Most one-bedroom apartments are listed between €750 and €1,000 a month. Most two-bedroom apartments are listed between €950 and €1,300.
| Home type | Listings | Typical monthly rent | Middle price | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 7 | €500 to €1,000 | €600 | 30 m² |
| One-bedroom apartment | 36 | €750 to €1,000 | €950 | 51 m² |
| Two-bedroom apartment | 37 | €950 to €1,300 | €1,100 | 72 m² |
| Three-bedroom apartment | 11 | €1,250 to €2,200 | €1,650 | 115 m² |
| House or villa | 23 | €1,600 to €4,000 | €2,500 | 160 m² |
“Typical” means the middle half of listings, so a few homes are cheaper and a few cost more. The lowest asking rent for a one-bedroom apartment is €450, and the lowest for a studio is €400.
Across all 92 apartments, about one in five is listed under €800 a month. Nearly half sit between €800 and €1,200, and the rest are above €1,200.
Tivat costs more than most of Montenegro. Our guide to upfront rental costs in Montenegro puts the national average for a one-bedroom at around €450, which is about half the Tivat figure.
Where to rent in Tivat: prices by area
The centre has the most rental listings and some of the lowest one-bedroom rents. Lustica Bay is the most expensive area by a wide margin.
| Area | Listings | Asking rents | What it is like |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre | 18 | One-bedroom about €775, two-bedroom about €1,000 | Walk to shops, cafes, the promenade and Porto Montenegro |
| Donja Lastva | 14 | One-bedroom about €1,000 | Quiet waterfront village north of the centre |
| Kava | 12 | One-bedroom about €1,000 | Newer buildings on the hillside, often with parking |
| Kalimanj | 11 | One-bedroom about €825, two-bedroom about €950 | South of the centre, by the Kalimanj marina |
| Seljanovo | 11 | Two-bedroom about €1,150 | Residential streets by the sea, next to Porto Montenegro |
| Mazina | 7 | One-bedroom about €700 | Residential area a short way inland from the centre |
| Kavac | 7 | Houses and villas from €1,200 to €4,000 | Hillside above the bay, larger homes with views |
| Lustica Bay | 5 | One-bedroom about €1,450, two-bedroom about €2,500 | Resort town on the Lustica peninsula with a marina and golf |
If you want to live without a car, start with the centre, Seljanovo and Kalimanj. If you want quiet and a sea view and you drive, look at Donja Lastva, Kava and Kavac.
What you get for the rent
Most Tivat apartments for rent come furnished. Of our 115 listings, 62 are marked as furnished and none is marked as unfurnished, so you can usually move in with a suitcase.
Sea views are common. Just over half of the listings (61 of 115) have one, and 23 come with a pool.
Size matters more than bedroom count. A typical one-bedroom is about 51 m² and a typical two-bedroom about 72 m², but some one-bedrooms are closer to 40 m², so check the floor area before you compare prices.
When to look for a long-term rental in Tivat
The best time to look is October to April. Fewer tourists are in town, more owners want a long-term tenant, and discounts of 10 to 15 percent are possible between November and March.
July and August are the hardest months. Many coastal apartments switch to daily tourist rates in summer, so fewer are offered on a yearly lease. Our guide to short-term vs long-term rentals in Montenegro explains how the two markets differ.
If you plan to move in summer, start your search in spring and agree a 12-month lease, so your rent stays the same through the high season.
How to rent an apartment in Tivat, step by step
Renting in Tivat is simple if you do it in this order.
- Set your budget and area. Use the tables above to see what your budget gets you and where.
- Shortlist live listings. Browse our current apartments for rent and pick three or four to view.
- View in person or by video call. Check light, noise, heating, air conditioning and water pressure. Visit at the time of day you will be home.
- Ask what the rent includes. Confirm in writing whether utilities, internet, parking and building fees are covered.
- Check the home can legally be rented. Ask the owner or agent for the property’s title extract (list nepokretnosti). Under Montenegro’s 2025 legalization law, a building that has not been legalized cannot be rented out.
- Sign a written lease. It should state the rent, deposit, lease length, notice period and who pays for repairs. Ask for a version in a language you read well.
- Pay the deposit and first month. Get a receipt for both.
- Register your stay. Foreign tenants must register their address in Montenegro. Your landlord or agent can do this with you.
For more on the search itself, read how to find rental properties in Montenegro.
What it costs to move in
Expect to pay the first month’s rent and a security deposit before you get the keys. If you use an agent, the fee is due only once the lease is signed. Montenegro’s brokerage law does not allow agents to charge in advance.
After that, budget for utilities. Electricity, water and internet for an apartment typically come to between €80 and €170 a month, and more if you run air conditioning or electric heating all day. Our guide to utilities and bills in Montenegro explains how to set them up.
For a wider budget, see what it costs to live in Montenegro.
Tivat apartment rental FAQs
How much is rent in Tivat?
Rent in Tivat is about €950 a month for a one-bedroom apartment and about €1,100 for a two-bedroom. Studios start at around €400, and houses and villas mostly cost €1,600 to €4,000.
What is the cheapest area to rent in Tivat?
Mazina, the centre and Kalimanj have the lowest asking rents. A one-bedroom apartment costs about €700 in Mazina, €775 in the centre and €825 in Kalimanj.
Can foreigners rent an apartment in Tivat?
Yes. Foreigners can rent in Tivat with a passport and a signed lease. You do not need residency to rent, but you do need to register your stay. Renting does not qualify you for a residence permit. Residence through property requires owning a home with a tax-assessed value of at least €150,000.
Are apartments in Tivat rented furnished?
More than half of our Tivat rental listings are marked as furnished.
When is the best time to rent in Tivat?
October to April. More apartments are offered on long leases outside the summer, and owners are more open to negotiating.
What do I need to rent a flat in Tivat?
You need a passport or ID, the deposit and first month’s rent, and a signed lease. An agent can prepare the lease and handle registration with the landlord.
How do I know an apartment in Tivat can legally be rented?
Ask for the title extract, which shows who owns the home and whether the building is registered. Since August 2025, buildings that have not been legalized cannot be rented, so have an agent or a lawyer check this before you sign.
Key takeaways
- Apartments for rent in Tivat cost about €950 a month for one bedroom and €1,100 for two.
- Mazina, the centre and Kalimanj are the most affordable areas, and Lustica Bay is the most expensive.
- Most rentals come furnished, and about half have a sea view.
- Look between October and April for the widest choice and the best price.
- Get a written lease that states what the rent includes before you pay anything.
Ready to look? See all current apartments for rent in Tivat, or contact us with your budget and dates and we will send you homes that match.
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