Apartment for rent in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Where you are

Renting an apartment in Santo Domingo puts you inside a tower with a lift, parking, gym and 24-hour security, in layouts from 60 to 100 m². Piantini offers the widest choice of luxury buildings and walkable services, while Bella Vista provides a quieter family-oriented grid near international schools. Las Américas International Airport is about 35 minutes by car. Apartments for rent here are in demand from corporate expatriates, medical staff and diaspora families, so well-priced units move quickly.

What it costs

Apartment rents in Santo Domingo range from about 800 USD per month for a one-bedroom in Gazcue to 2,200 USD for a furnished two-bedroom in Piantini. At the city purchase average of 1,950 USD/m², an 80 m² apartment at a 9% gross yield would rent for around 1,170 USD per month (estimate). Most long-stay contracts run twelve months and include white goods but not utilities. Under the current rental framework, deposits are capped at two months and annual increases at 10% unless otherwise agreed. Short-term lets in the same buildings can run higher during the December-to-April peak, but Santo Domingo's rental market is driven by year-round corporate and medical demand. Supply is limited and buildings with a generator and parking fill first.

The neighbourhood

Renting an apartment in Santo Domingo means errands on foot and a short drive to work. Piantini has Plaza Piantini and the Winston Churchill restaurant strip, Bella Vista has Mirador Park and several bilingual schools, and Gazcue offers the Colonial Zone nearby. The climate is tropical, with average highs near 30°C and a wetter season from May to November. Las Américas airport is about 35 minutes away. The trade-off is traffic between 7 and 9 am, so many tenants choose a building within walking distance of the office. The tenant mix is professional and international.

How to proceed

Apartments for rent in Santo Domingo move fast when the price is right, so it helps to know the building and the service charge before you enquire. Of the portfolios I advise between Italy and the Dominican Republic, the rentals that perform best are the ones with clear maintenance budgets and a landlord who responds quickly. The platform lists current apartments for rent with monthly price, size and what is included, and you can reach out to our team for a shortlist that matches your budget and commute. The current listings for apartments in Santo Domingo are updated regularly.