Rent out

About us

Rent out or rent — with trust

Vardz.am is an Armenian platform where people and companies rent out and rent things, from construction tools and cameras to event equipment, skis and evening dresses. Find what you need nearby, see the free days, and know who you are dealing with before you meet.

  • Identity and phone verification
  • Checked listings
  • 0% commission
Our namean Armenian word

վարձ — Vardz.am

Vardz is the Armenian word «վարձ» (vardz), written in Latin letters so everyone reads it the same way. It means what you pay to use someone else’s thing. The name says what we do.

Words from the same root:վարձովվարձելվարձատուվարձակալվարձույթ

Why we built it

Why buy something you’ll use once or twice?

Buy what you use every day and rent the rest. It’s a simple idea, but in Armenia it was hard to put into practice, for three reasons.

  1. We buy, but only need it for a few days

    A tool for one renovation, a tent for one hike, a suit for one wedding. The money is spent, and the thing sits in a closet for years.

  2. Finding who rents out was hard

    Rental items were scattered across different sites and groups, lost among sale ads, and to learn which days were free you had to call.

  3. Trusting a stranger isn’t easy

    What if they break it? What if they don’t return it? What if it doesn’t match the photo? Because of these questions, both owners and renters often backed out.

One item, one year

An illustration

  • Idle day
  • Owner uses it
  • Rented

An item you bought spends most of the year just sitting in the closet.

We built Vardz so that renting out and renting would feel as ordinary as buying. And so that a stranger isn’t a stranger even before you meet.

Our first principle

Trust before you meet

91%

91% of respondents in Armenia say you need to be very careful with people.

Source: World Values Survey, 2021

We don’t try to change that with fine words. Instead, on Vardz you can learn what matters about a stranger before the item changes hands.

If you rent out

  • Who am I renting to?

    The request shows the renter’s trust level, verified details and achievements. You accept or decline the request.

  • What if they damage it?

    You set the deposit and the terms, and the renter sees them before sending a request. Check the item together at handover and at return.

  • What if they don’t return it?

    You see the renter’s name and phone from the moment of the request, and if they have verified their identity, the name matches their document.

If you rent

  • Who is the owner?

    The owner’s card shows their name, how long they have been on Vardz, their trust level and reviews. Verified companies have a ✔ badge.

  • What if it doesn’t match the photo?

    Every listing is checked before it is published. Only people who actually rented can leave a review, and a “Not as described” mark is visible to everyone.

  • What if the day is taken?

    Free days show in the calendar. Once a request is accepted, those days are held for you.

Tip: send the money after you have seen the item, and check it at handover and at return.

Mission

To make renting out and renting as simple and trustworthy as buying.

Anyone can quickly find what they need nearby, see the free days and know who they are dealing with.

Vision

An Armenia where things in the closet earn money.

You buy what you use every day and rent the rest. And what you don’t need works for others and earns money for you.

Who it’s for

Three roles, one platform

Today you’re a renter, tomorrow an owner. Companies get their own page on Vardz too.

  • For renters

    Pay only for the days you need

    A renovation, a hike, a wedding, a shoot, a New Year party: take what you need from nearby, for as many days as you need.

    • Free days in the calendar
    • Owner’s trust level before you request
    Find an item
  • For owners

    Let what’s in the closet earn money

    You decide the price, the free days, the deposit and who to rent to. The rent goes straight to you, with no commission.

    • You accept the request
    • Renter’s trust level in the request
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  • For companies

    Your company, where people look

    Your own page on Vardz: all your listings in one place, your team and, after review, a verified company badge.

    • Your own page: vardz.am/company/…
    • Staff with their own permissions
    Create a company page

What we stand by

Six principles we work by

These aren’t slogans but the rules of the site, and you can check each one yourself.

  1. Trust

    Everyone on Vardz has a trust level. It grows as email, phone and identity are verified, and we calculate it, not the person themselves.

  2. Transparency

    The price, deposit and terms are visible before you send a request. We take no commission on rent.

  3. Order

    Listings and reviews are checked, our team looks into complaints, and we block those who break the rules on purpose or repeatedly.

  4. Privacy

    The map shows an approximate area, not the exact address. Public pages show only the first letter of your surname, and Vardz keeps no copies of your documents.

  5. Simplicity

    From request to review, you always know what stage things are at and whose move is next.

  6. In your language

    The site, emails and rules are in Armenian, Russian and English. You choose the language.

Transparent

How Vardz makes money

We take no percentage of the rent, from either the renter or the owner. Posting a listing is free, up to a set number in each category. We earn only from optional paid services, and their price is always shown before you pay.

Free

  • Search, calendar and booking request
  • Listings, up to a set number
  • Reviews and trust level

Optional, paid

  • Bump
  • Featured slot
  • Listings beyond the limit
  • Packages for companies

All across Armenia

From Yerevan to Meghri

You can post a listing from any settlement in Armenia. Search by region, settlement or on the map. Picking up nearby is faster.

  • 11

    areas: Yerevan and 10 regions

  • 1047

    places, from the 12 districts of Yerevan to the smallest village

  • 11

    categories, for things of every kind

  • 3

    languages: Armenian, Russian, English

What you can rent

What people rent on Vardz

All categories

Questions

Frequently asked questions about Vardz

Didn’t find your answer? Write to us from the “Contact us” page and we’ll reply.

What is Vardz.am?

Vardz.am is an Armenian platform where people and companies across Armenia rent out and rent things. The owner sets the price (per day, week or month), the free days and the deposit, and the renter sends a request for the dates they need.

What can I rent?

Construction and power tools, generators, cameras, drones, projectors, event gear such as tables, chairs, tents and speakers, skis, bicycles, evening dresses, suits, strollers, wheelchairs and much more.

What if the item is damaged or not returned?

Agree the price, deposit, handover and return before handing over. The owner sets the deposit. Check the item at handover and at return. Vardz is not a party to the deal and doesn’t insure items: the two sides settle disputes themselves, and we can help with information.

Does Vardz charge a commission?

No. The rent goes straight to the owner, and Vardz takes no percentage of it. Posting a listing is free too, up to a set number in each category. Only optional services are paid, for example moving a listing to the top.

How do I know the owner can be trusted?

The owner’s card shows their trust level, how long they have been on Vardz, and their reviews. The “Details” button shows what they have verified: email, phone, identity. Verified companies have a ✔ badge.

Where does Vardz work?

All across Armenia, in Yerevan and all 10 regions. Search by region, settlement or on the map, and agree the handover place with the owner.

Don’t buy, rent

Find what you need today, or let what’s in your closet earn money.

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Have a question? Write to us