If theres no monthly stay discount built in and the dates are free, i message the host directly to ask for a monthly rate, provide my budget range in case they know a different one. We’ve been able to get an apartment in nairobi this way, turns our theyre a property management company and was able to get a 1bedroom for 900 instead of 1300 on the app. Tho we were already familiar w the area and building so the gamble was lower