How to Rent an Apartment in Malta

I have now rented apartments in three different places here in Malta - starting off in St Julian's, moving to Swieqi, and now on the Northern part of the island in St Paul's.  So it's probably about time I wrote something about the renting process, as the array of options can be a little overwhelming.  

Here goes...



Where?:  Most foreigners working in Malta will be doing so in or around Sliema.  For that reason, Sliema-St Julian's are the most attractive locations, and thus the most expensive.  You will save some money by basing yourself in Swieqi or Gzira, although you are sacrificing something in terms of your immediate surroundings being less attractive.  If you can handle the commute, you will get a lot more bang for your buck just about anywhere else in the country.  Like I say, we have moved to St Paul's and have no complaints and a much nicer apartment than the same money would get us in Sliema.