Finding good apartments for remote workers in Rio de Janeiro should be relatively easy. The city is used to hosting international travelers, digital nomads and business visitors, meaning there will be lots of properties around which are well-equipped with the amenities required by remote workers. Rio de Janeiro is also a huge city and its neighborhoods are diverse and different.
As such, it is a good idea to rent an Airbnb or hotel room centrally in the city for a few days while you are able to visit the city’s main neighborhoods and experience them in person. Of course, it is also strongly advisable to visit any prospective apartments in person before signing any contracts.
Below, we highlight some popular sites where you might be able to find suitable apartments for remote workers in Rio de Janeiro.
The Aluguel Apartmento group has over 50000 members and is one tool for finding apartments for remote workers in Rio de Janeiro. On this site you might be able to find furnished apartments in central neighborhoods for much lower prices than if you went with an agency. Indeed, ads are mostly posted and managed by landlords, meaning you would be renting directly. Ads are usually complete with prices and photos, and there is a wide range of property types on offer. This private group is closely moderated for spam and fraudulent ads, but it still always a good idea to research ad owners first and visit apartments in person before making any decisions.
Airbnb is an extremely useful accommodation tool for finding apartments of varying rental lengths in Rio de Janeiro. A positive aspect of Airbnb rentals is that you can usually expect a good level of service from your host, and apartments will be fully-furnished and often located in prime areas around the city. The site’s map-search function is also useful for comparing prices across the city, and getting in touch directly with hosts often results in discounts if you let them know you plan on staying long-term.
This property aggregation site is one of the most popular in Brazil and a tool you can certainly use in your search for suitable apartments for remote workers in Rio de Janeiro. Imovel Web has thousands of properties from agencies across the city, and is an option to consider if you are looking to stay for several months in Rio. There is a wide range of properties available but there are useful filters available for furnished and centrally-located apartments only. Many agencies in Brazil will allow you to rent without a cosignatory and for only a few months, as long as you pay a larger security deposit - always check thoroughly with your agency about this.
Roomgo is a great option for those looking for rooms in shared apartments for remote workers in Rio de Janeiro. The site has lots of affordable options in all major Brazilian cities and there are useful tools within the site to ensure you have a positive experience in any shared space. Communication is directly with landowners and leaseholders in Portuguese, so make sure to use a translator.
For more information about living in Rio de Janeiro as a remote worker, check out our complete Rio de Janeiro guide.