Finding a flat or apartment is stressful enough in your own language — doing it in Spanish adds a whole extra layer of challenge. But the good news is that most basic rental conversations follow a very predictable script.
Whether you’re calling a landlord, messaging an agency, or responding to an online listing, the same handful of questions comes up every single time. Master these five and you’ll be able to handle the essentials of any rental conversation with confidence.
❓Question 1
- ¿Está disponible el piso? – Is the apartment available?
- Sí, está disponible. – Yes, it’s available.
- Lo siento, ya está alquilado. – Sorry, it’s already rented.
❓Question 2
- ¿Cuánto cuesta el alquiler al mes? – How much is the rent per month?
- El alquiler es de 800 euros al mes. – The rent is 800 euros per month.
❓Question 3
- ¿Los gastos están incluidos? – Are the bills included?
- Sí, están incluidos. – Yes, they’re included.
- No, los gastos son aparte. – No, the bills are separate.
❓Question 4
- ¿Está amueblado el apartamento? – Is the apartment furnished?
- Sí, está completamente amueblado. – Yes, it’s fully furnished.
- No, está vacío. – No, it’s empty.
❓Question 5
- ¿Cuándo puedo ir a verlo? – When can I go see it?
- Puedes venir el martes por la tarde. – You can come on Tuesday afternoon.
These five questions won’t turn you into a real estate expert overnight — but they will get you through the first and most important part of any apartment search in Spanish.
Once you’re comfortable with them, try stringing a few together into a short message or phone call. You’ll be surprised how far just these basics can take you.
🗣️ Shadowing Practice
Listen and repeat each phrase right after the speaker, focusing on pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm. All sentences come from the examples above.