Monthly Rentals in Florianópolis: A Guide to Long Stays

An exchange program, a medical residency, a work project, a stretch of remote work or simply wanting to enjoy the island at a slower pace: there are lots of reasons to spend a month or more in Florianópolis. For this kind of stay, a furnished short-term rental is usually more practical than a traditional lease, which requires a guarantor, your own furniture and utility bills in your name.

Short-term rental or traditional lease?

Short-term rental (Airbnb and similar)

• Furnished apartment, with electricity, water and internet included.
• No guarantor and no red tape.
• Payment protected by the platform.
• Discounts for weekly or monthly stays.

Traditional lease

• Usually only pays off for very long periods, a year or more.
• Requires guarantees, a contract and often your own furniture.

For stays of a few weeks to a few months, a short-term rental is almost always the simplest option.

What to check in the listing

• Monthly discount: many hosts offer a discount for bookings of 28 nights or more. Compare the total price, not just the nightly rate.
• Cancellation policy: long stays often have their own rules. Read them before booking.
• Full kitchen: essential so you don’t have to eat out every day.
• Washing machine, ideally a washer-dryer, especially during the island’s damp winter.
• Work desk and fast Wi-Fi, if you’ll be working or studying.
• Air conditioning: summers are hot and humid.
• Supermarket and pharmacy nearby, to keep your routine easy.
• Parking, if you’re bringing a car, and whether it costs extra.

When is it cheapest?

High season runs from December to Carnival, when prices rise sharply. From March to November the city is quieter and it’s easier to find good options with discounts, especially in winter.

Where to stay

For long stays, a neighborhood with services within walking distance makes a big difference. Trindade is central, has shops and public transportation, and sits next to UFSC (Federal University of Santa Catarina) and the University Hospital. See our Trindade neighborhood guide.

Floripa Studio Trindade for long stays

Floripa Studio Trindade is a new studio for up to 2 adults, set up for people staying a while:

• 15% off 28 nights or more and 10% off 7 nights or more.
• Full kitchen with induction cooktop, microwave, air fryer and coffee maker.
• Washer-dryer and a ceiling drying rack.
• 800 Mbps Wi-Fi and a work desk.
• Angeloni supermarket, a pharmacy, cafés and a food court on the ground floor of the building.
• Gym and study room for guests.
• Garage in the building, paid separately.

It’s a great option for HU residents and staff, visiting professors, exchange students at UFSC and remote workers.