Housing - Rentals

Housing is affordable and plentiful in Panama. Rentals are inexpensive compared to what you would pay in the U.S., Canada or Europe.

Prices of rentals can vary greatly depending on where you choose to live and the amenities. In the lower range— from $300 to $700—you can expect to find a two to three bedroom house or apartment in a middle class neighborhood. Since the majority of Panamanians pay less than $150 monthly for rent, a few hundred dollars should rent a nice place to live. Most affordable houses and apartments are unfurnished. However, you can usually buy a complete household of furniture from someone who is leaving the country. This way you can save money.

Many of the upper end apartments have such amenities as parking, elevators, 24-hour security, a swimming pool, a doorman, recreational area, a gym and a social area for parties or entertaining friends.