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Rent directly from the owner in Madrid
Today 26 apartments for rent in Madrid are posted directly by an individual rather than an agency (4% of 630 listings), with a median of COP 1,200,000, 9% more than agency listings (COP 1,100,000). Renting from an owner is often the easiest way for a foreigner to skip the Colombian co-signer requirement.
«Direct» = posted by an individual with one or two listings in the city, or who states they are the owner. We never show names. From today's live listings.
FAQ
Can I rent directly from the owner in Madrid?
Today 26 apartments for rent in Madrid are posted directly by an individual rather than an agency (4% of 630 listings), with a median of COP 1,200,000, 9% more than agency listings (COP 1,100,000). Renting from an owner is often the easiest way for a foreigner to skip the Colombian co-signer requirement.
Is it safe to rent from an owner?
Yes, if you check: visit before paying, ask for the certificado de tradición y libertad and match the owner's name with their ID, and sign a written lease. By law (Ley 820 de 2003, art. 16) a residential lease cannot require a cash deposit.