15 of the most expensive homes you can rent around the world
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If luxury hotels aren't your scene, and you aren't in the market to buy an estate of your own, there's another option available: renting.
RentCafe.com put together a list of the most expensive rentals in 15 countries, ranging from a picturesque villa on the French Riviera to a streamlined luxury flat overlooking Hyde Park.
Dollar amounts listed are USD as of April 27.
<h3>15. South Africa: A sleek triplex with a pool.</h3>
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Monthly Rent: $14,867
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
This three-level, three-bedroom apartment with an infinity edge pool overlooking the ocean comes fully furnished.
<h3>14. Belgium: A renovated masterpiece outside the city.</h3>
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Monthly Rent: $16,113
Location: Brussels, Belgium
This five-bedroom home, originally built in 1929 by famous Belgian architect Marcel Leborgne on nearly five acres of land, was completely renovated to feature a swimming pool, home theater, and gym.
<h3>13. Spain: An ocean view villa on the coast.</h3>
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Monthly Rent: $48,770
Location: Malaga, Spain
This nine-bedroom, four-floor villa features an elevator, wine cellar, sauna, gym, movie theater, spa, and two covered porches overlooking a pool with ocean views.
<h3>12. Australia: A sprawling equestrian estate.</h3>
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Monthly Rent: $50,000
Location: New South Wales, Australia
This seven-bedroom home in Point Piper, New South Wales, boasts a ballroom, tennis court, stables, and beach access.
<h3>11. Switzerland: A deceptively modern mansion in the park.</h3>
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Monthly Rent: $52,257
Location: Chêne-Bougeries, Switzerland
This six-bedroom mansion outside of Geneva features a swimming pool, sauna, gym, wine cellar, guest house, and parking for 10-12 cars.
<h3>10. Canada: A picturesque retreat that gets more affordable the longer you stay.</h3>
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Monthly Rent: $65,000
Location: West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
This five-bedroom home boasts unobstructed ocean views from all main rooms, and rents for $65,000 if you book four months or more. Two or three months will set you back $85,000, and a single month costs $100,000.
<h3>9. Singapore: A sophisticated pad for entertaining.</h3>
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Monthly Rent: $80,000
Location: Victoria Park, Singapore
This modern five-bedroom home with a finished basement level includes a lap pool, Jacuzzi, and sauna, as well as a basement garage for eight cars and a "huge pavilion for social or stately functions."
<h3>8. China: A secluded mansion.</h3>
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Monthly Rent: $109,650
Location: Hong Kong, China
This 16,0000-square-foot, five-bedroom mansion boasts park and bay views, along with a swimming pool and extensive gardens in a private community.
<h3>7. Brazil: A villa in the hills over Rio.</h3>
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Monthly Rent: $115,000
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This 1950s hillside four-bedroom villa with a swimming pool is located five minutes from the beaches of Rio and boasts ocean views.
<h3>6. Italy: A historic villa next to an olive grove outside Florence.</h3>
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Monthly Rent: $194,698
Location: Florence, Italy
This fully renovated, seven-bedroom villa outside Florence dates back to the time of the Medicis and includes a swimming pool and views over an olive grove.
<h3>5. Monaco: A sun-drenched seaside home.</h3>
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Monthly Rent: $243,738
Location: Monte Carlo, Monaco
This south-facing, four-bedroom home in the principality of Monaco includes a gym, staff quarters, and poolside terraces with a view of the Mediterranean.
<h3>4. France: A hillside villa with a Tiki bar.</h3>
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Monthly Rent: $281,653
Location: Cannes, France
This hillside villa in one of the most luxurious towns along the French Riviera includes an infinity-edge pool overlooking the sea, along with a wine cellar, private elevator, and Tiki bar.
*Price for this listing from MonteCarlo-RealEstate.com.
<h3>3. Russia: A country house on the outskirts of Moscow.</h3>
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Monthly Rent: $293,027
Location: Moscow, Russia
Just over four miles outside of Moscow, this six-bedroom home with staff apartments is located in a private community that boasts extensive security. The house includes a billiards room, pool and spa, and home theater.
<h3>2. United Kingdom: A spacious spread in central London.</h3>
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Monthly Rent: $295,971
Location: London, England
This 9,300-square-foot flat in Knightsbridge luxury building One Hyde Park claims to be the largest apartment currently available for rent in all of London.
It includes two wings, a formal reception room with a balcony overlooking Hyde Park, underground parking, and spa and recreation facilities provided by Mandarin Oriental Hotels.
<h3>1. United States: A classic estate in Beverly Hills.</h3>
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Monthly Rent: $600,000
Location: Beverly Hills, California, USA
Beverly House, as this 70,000-square-foot estate is known, is the site of the late John F. Kennedy's honeymoon in 1953 and is currently for sale for $135 million.
It was built in 1925 and includes 29 bedrooms, 40 bathrooms, a night club, cinema, and and a billiards room.
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