Yes—there are rental options, though outdoor-specific furniture rental is less common than indoor furniture rental. For a one-year apartment stay, I’d start with short-term furniture rental companies and subscription services, then ask whether they carry weather-resistant balcony or patio pieces. Some local rental businesses also handle event or staging furniture, and they may rent outdoor chairs, bistro tables, or lounge pieces for longer terms if you ask.
Before you commit, compare the total 12-month rental cost with buying a few compact, weatherproof pieces and reselling or storing them later. Rental can be worth it if delivery, setup, pickup, and damage coverage are included, or if you want flexibility without owning bulky furniture. Ask about minimum terms, return fees, outdoor-use restrictions, and whether a buyout option is available at the end.
Also check your building’s rules about balcony furniture, weight limits, and storage. For urban apartments, small folding chairs, a compact bistro set, weatherproof rugs, and lightweight planters are usually the easiest pieces to rent or buy. If no outdoor rental service is available nearby, a hybrid approach often works best: buy a few affordable weather-resistant items and plan to sell them when your lease ends.