How to Rent an Apartment in Yerevan Remotely, Before You Arrive
By WSE.AM editorial team, edited by Mark Muzyka · Updated 12 October 2026
Can you book an apartment in Yerevan from abroad? How to avoid scams when renting remotely, and the process that actually works for people relocating.
Can you rent an apartment in Yerevan remotely, before you arrive?
The short answer: yes, but only through the right process, not by wiring a deposit to a stranger. The most common rental scams are built on exactly these remote prepayments: fake listings with someone else's photos, the "owner who lives abroad", and collecting deposits from several people at once. Safe remote renting looks different. The search is based on verified listings where the photos match the apartment and the owner is confirmed by documents. Then an agent goes to the apartment and shows it to you over a video call: the entrance, the condition, the view from the windows, the water pressure, in other words everything you would check in person. The lease is signed with the real owner, whose certificate of ownership and passport have been checked, and the deposit return terms and payment procedure are put in writing. Money changes hands at the moment of signing, against documents, not to a card belonging to who knows whom. You get the keys on the day you land.
Half of the people moving to Yerevan want to fly straight into their own apartment rather than spend two weeks in a hotel searching. Remote renting is possible if you do it properly.
Why "send the deposit and the apartment is yours" is a bad idea
The most common scams on the rental market are built on remote deposits: fake listings with someone else's photos, the "owner who lives abroad", and collecting prepayments from several people at once. We covered them in our article on rental scams. Never send money to a stranger before you have seen the apartment. Full stop.
What safe remote renting looks like
1. Choosing from real listings. Use a catalog where properties are verified: the photos match the apartment and the owner is confirmed by documents. In our catalog every property goes through this check before it is published. 2. A live video viewing. An agent goes to the apartment and shows it to you over a video call: the entrance, the condition, the view from the windows, the water pressure, everything you would check in person. 3. The lease before you arrive. The lease is signed with the real owner (the agent has checked the certificate of ownership and the passport). The deposit return terms and the payment procedure are put in writing. 4. Payment through the agency, not "to a card belonging to who knows whom". Money changes hands at the moment of signing, against documents. 5. Moving in straight from the airport. You get the keys on the day you land.
What to prepare in advance
- A budget that includes the move-in costs: the first month plus a deposit (usually equal to one month's rent). A detailed breakdown is in our article on how much money you need to move in.
- A list of requirements: district, floor, furniture, appliances, pets (if you are coming with a pet, see our separate guide).
- Your passport: the only document you need for the lease.
How long does it take?
Working through an agency, the search with video viewings takes from one to five days. Benchmark rents by district help you rule out unrealistic options right away. The apartment is reserved by a lease, not by someone's word of honor.
If you are planning a move and want to move into a ready apartment from day one, leave a request at the bottom of the page or write to us: we will send a selection that fits your budget and run video viewings while you are still at home.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to send a deposit for an apartment in Yerevan before I arrive? No, never send money to a stranger before you have seen the apartment. The most common scams are built on exactly these remote deposits: fake listings with someone else's photos, the owner who lives abroad, and collecting prepayments from several people at once.
How can I view an apartment in Yerevan if I have not arrived yet? Through a live video viewing: an agent goes to the apartment and shows you the entrance, the condition, the view from the windows and the water pressure over a video call. The lease is then signed with the real owner, whose documents have been checked.
How long does a remote apartment search in Yerevan take? Working through an agency, the search with video viewings takes from one to five days. The apartment is reserved by a lease, and you can get the keys on the day you land.
What money and documents do I need to rent an apartment remotely? Budget for the first month and a deposit, which is usually equal to one month's rent. You only need your passport for the lease, and it is worth making a list of requirements in advance: district, floor, furniture, appliances, pets.
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