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Long-term rentals in Aruba
Houses and apartments to rent across the island — and honest guidance on what an area is actually like to live in, not just to holiday in.
What renting in Aruba costs
Long-term unfurnished homes commonly run from about US$1,200 a month for a small property to US$3,000 and above for a family home with a pool. Furnished costs more.
Rent in Aruba is quoted in US dollars as often as in florins, and the gap between a long-term lease and a holiday let is very wide — the same house can cost three times more by the week. If you are moving here rather than visiting, say so early; it changes which properties you should even be shown.
| Deposit | Usually one to two months' rent, plus the first month in advance. |
|---|---|
| Lease length | Twelve months is standard. Longer terms generally get better rates. |
| Utilities | Normally on top. Water and power in Aruba are not cheap — ask for actual recent bills, not an estimate. |
| Furnished | Widely available and priced at a clear premium. |
Which area suits which life
Noord suits families and everyday living. Palm Beach suits people who want the strip on their doorstep. Savaneta and the south are quieter, more Aruban, and cost noticeably less.
- Noord — the practical choice. Schools, supermarkets, the widest range of family homes, and a short drive to the beaches.
- Palm Beach — apartments and condos beside the hotels. Lively, walkable, and busiest exactly when the island is busiest.
- Malmok — quiet, low-density, largely villas. Limited long-term stock.
- Oranjestad — in town, close to work, the most urban option on the island.
- Savaneta & the south — calm, residential, genuinely local, and the best value per square metre.
Questions
What does long-term rent cost in Aruba?
Long-term unfurnished homes commonly run from around US$1,200 a month for a small property to US$3,000 and above for a family home with a pool. Furnished and short-term costs materially more.
Do landlords in Aruba ask for a deposit?
Typically one to two months' rent as a deposit, plus the first month up front. Longer leases and unfurnished properties generally get better terms.
Can I rent before I buy?
It is the sensible order, and many buyers do exactly that. Living in an area through one rainy season and one high season tells you more than any number of viewings.
Do you handle short-term and holiday rentals?
The focus here is long-term residential. For a holiday let, say so and Nicolás will point you to the right operator rather than waste your time.
Tell Nicolás what you need
Area, budget, furnished or not, and when you need it. He will come back with what is actually available rather than a portal dump.
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