While Lisbon is an affordable city in terms of its real estate market, you are advised to follow some essential tips for finding a great apartment as a remote worker in Lisbon. Indeed, in recent years, Lisbon has become an incredibly popular destination for remote workers, long-term visitors and expats. This increase in demand has made it increasingly challenging to find high-quality accommodation options across the city that satisfy all the requirements we have come to expect in large cities today.

First, remote workers looking for the best apartments in Lisbon will want to check out some of the sites we have selected as useful in any search for apartments in Lisbon. Idealista, AirBnb and a growing number of Facebook are great places to begin your search. We recommend using the sites to get a sense of prices and availabilities across the city, as well as an idea of the neighborhoods popular among remote workers.

Secondly, you will definitely want to do a reasonable amount of research around any apartment you may be thinking about renting in Lisbon. You will want to make sure the area does not suffer from excessive noise pollution stemming from construction around the city or active nightlife scenes. Of course, it is also important to have an idea of how safe any potential neighborhoods are -- it is recommended you also choose a neighborhood with good public transport connections, since this means easy and safe access to your home without the need to walk a lot from stations. If you do not have a car, you will certainly want to crosscheck the location of any potential rentals with the Metro and Bus maps of the city.

As you research the area of any potential apartment, a good tip for finding a great apartment as a remote worker in Lisbon is to take some time to research your host or landlord. If you are renting from an agency or a landlord, it is likely you will be asked for several months of deposit as a guarantee to your stay - it is important that you establish your rights and your landlord’s responsibilities, preferably in a contract, before making any payments or relocation plans.

If you are renting independently through Facebook or any other ads site, you should research your host and take a look at profiles or reviews. If you decide to use AirBnB, take a look at the small print to be sure of what your rights and responsibilities are as a guest on the platform. In all cases, we strongly recommend meeting the landlord or host before renting, and checking out the apartment in person if possible.

If you do have the opportunity to see the apartment in person, check all aspects of the space to ensure it is suitable for you. In Lisbon, since buildings can be quite old, it is recommended you ask about and check the provisions for central heating since these can be uncommon in the city, making for somewhat cold winters. Also check for mold, cracks, leakages and that all the main gas and water features function properly. You will also want to visit the apartment to check if the natural light levels are appropriate for you, and if the space has enough windows. Checking the WiFi provisions in the apartment will also be essential for all remote workers renting in Lisbon.

It is important to exercise patience when renting in Lisbon, and to ensure that you research all aspects of the apartment and its surroundings. We recommend remote workers join online communities and also get recommendations from locals as these may be able to provide additional tips for finding a great apartment as a remote workers in Lisbon.

For more information about living in Lisbon as a remote worker, check out our complete Lisbon section.