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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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