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Where to Find It:
1. Padmapper: This site is visually perfect and so easy to use. I love that you can see each apartment on a map and save the ones you want to remember for later.
2. Craigslist: This is usually my next step after Padmapper as it has a more extensive list.
3. Listings on these sites usually lead to individual realty sites where you can find further listings.
Get Organized:
Create a spreadsheet with
– Address
– Neighborhood
– # of Bedrooms
– Price
– Contact Info
– Status (have you emailed? called? when do you plan to see it?)
What to bring:
– Notebook & Pen
– Checkbook
– Contact info for past landlords, jobs, and managers
– Print out copy of credit report (just in case)
What to ask:
– What are the lease terms? 1 Year? 6 Months?
– Are there income requirements? (Do you need to make 2x the rent? 3x the rent?)
– Does the owner allow a cosigner? (In case you don’t meet the income requirements)
– Laundry in the unit? In the building?
– Have they received a lot of applications?
– Who covers utilities?
– How much storage space/closets does it have?
My Secret Tips:
1. Call, don’t email. You’ll get a faster response.
2. Make an appointment to see the apartment before the Open House. Remember, it’s first come first serve. If you get your application in first and it goes through, the apartment is yours.
3. Speaking of first come first serve, be ready to take it on the spot.
4. Be aggressive! It’s competitive out there.
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Thank you so much for all of these moving-related posts! They are coming at a perfect time- I’m moving to St. Louis in a couple months!
Molly Says
Thanks for the information. I know that http://houston.localmart.com/apartments-for-rent/ is also a very good website where you can search for apartments or houses. I found my rental studio apartment there. The article is great; you really need to make a list of things that you want to see in your would-be apartment. I always look through photos, then ask the landlord to show me every single room in the apartment that I am going to pay. The location is the key element people should consider. Also the internet connection is very important nowadays, or some people are interested whether pets are allowed. It’s easier to look different websites as you can save much time to searching according to the price you can afford, location, number of bedrooms etc.
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The SF apartment market is so much crazier than other cities. Great set of tips Amanda!
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Yes to calling! Easier to set up a visit to the apartment, and you’re sure to get a quicker reply–not everyone checks e-mails frequently, and some might even put off answering your e-mail.
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Daelin Says
This is such great advice! I hadn’t realized how competitive the apartment-hunting game can be. My only experience was with student housing, which is significantly different from every other real-estate market. My fiancé and I are searching, but I was not ready for the competition. I definitely agree with you that you need to be prepared with all the paperwork and references. You don’t want to lose it when someone else sticks their foot in the door before you could provide the right paperwork or down payment.
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Weighing your wants and needs against each other can help you determine what kind of apartment is truly ideal for you and what sorts of things you absolutely must have and cannot live without versus the kinds of things that would be nice to have. It will save you money in the long run when you start to look for properties.
Noel Livingston Says
I like the tip about calling rather than emailing when renting an apartment. It’s always nice to have instant communication rather than waiting. I also think that it’s really important to ask all the right questions before signing. The list you give is great! For more advice on apartment hunting, you should check out this article!
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Nathan Johnson Says
These are great ideas for getting an apartment in a competitive environment. My wife and I are moving this summer to an unfamiliar location and we are having issues finding a good apartment. I like your idea to make a spreadsheet and organize all of your thoughts. I think that will really help me find the right place. Thanks for the info!
Aria Wellington Says
I really love your list of questions to ask. When it comes to looking for apartments, having an idea in mind of what you want will help you find it more easily. My husband and I are looking for a place to live currently and I think that these tips will be really helpful in our search. Thank you for sharing.
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Hunting for an apartment can be a very difficult and time consuming. I like what you said about bringing a notebook and have a list of questions to ask. It does seem like a good idea to look into an apartment management company that you like for a place to live. That way you know that the management will be good.
Chad Says
Padmapper and Craigslist are great, but I feel like Craigslist can be overwhelming sometimes. Not to mention some listings are spammy, but if you know what to look for you should be ok.
I also really like your secret tips. Definitely some great advice I should have incorporated into a write up I just did on this very same topic – would love to share – let me know if you want the link :)
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Jade Brunet Says
My daughter is looking for an apartment for college. She has already started her search but has not found any success because she cannot get a hold of the landlords. Thank you for your tip about calling and not emailing. I will inform my daughter that usually this approach receives faster results.
Faylinn Says
I’m about to move to Virginia with my fiance and we are still looking for the right place for us to live. We are hoping to find a good apartment and have mainly been looking on Craigslist. However, I have never heard of Padmapper and might try that out. Yet, do you know whether or not Padmapper lists places in all of the states or only in certain areas? I’m only asking, because I’m not too sure how popular the site is.
Lillian Schaeffer Says
These are some great tips, and I appreciate your advice to schedule an appointment to see the apartment before the open house. I’m going to be moving out at the end of this year, and I need to find a good place for me to live. I’ll definitely make sure to visit before the open house so I have an advantage and am more likely to get a room. Thanks for the great post!
Johnny McCarron Says
I really loved your advice to get organized when it comes to renting an apartment. All too often, we don’t weigh into consideration the importance of knowing the fine details of renting agreements. However, it really does make a difference to be organized and doing your best to get the most out of your apartment. Do you have any other advice for renting apartments?
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I loved reading your secret tips on apartment hunting. Specifically, you talked about calling over emailing, since you’ll usually get a faster response. You also mentioned making an appointment to see the apartment before the open house date– that’s genius! I also think that location should be considered when looking for an apartment. I would be okay with an apartment that’s not as updated if it had a fantastic location.
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I agree that it would be important to make a list of all the features of each apartment before making a final decision. With a list of all the options you have and the pros and cons of each one, it would be easier to make a decision. Also it is important to make sure you know where the apartments are located because that makes a big difference.
Danni Black Says
I really like your tip about calling rather than emailing when it comes to looking for an apartment. My husband and I have been looking for a new apartment for a while now so we will have to keep these tips in mind. We are thinking about hiring a real estate agent to help us with the process. Thanks for sharing!
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Yeah! Students must really make a list of features they actually want in their future house. It will help them to find the apartment easily. And asking questions about the space, leasing terms etc. is also one of the main points to remember.
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When making this kind of decision it is super important to be well organized. Not just in finding the apartment, but also in making the rental agreement. Then also when moving into the place.
Bobby Saint Says
I like that you provided some tips for snagging your next apartment such as making phone calls when inquiring. It is recommended that you call the person leasing the apartment instead of settling for an email to ensure a faster response. One other advantage of making a phone call is that you would easily be able to ask follow-up questions and negotiate a deal right away. If I were to look for an apartment, I would make sure to keep this in mind. Thanks.
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Yes! This list of yours will surely help students in snagging their next apartment. I think that student themselves also create their own list of preferences so that they can find the apartment easily.
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Penelope Smith Says
I am currently trying to help my little brother find an apartment that he can live in when he goes to college this fall. It is good to know that when were are looking we should bring a notebook and pen. That does seem like a good thing for us to do because we can write down stuff about each apartment we are looking at.
Brooklyn Johnson Says
I like how you said when choosing an apartment to keep storage space in mind, like if you have an extensive wardrobe and need a big closet. My husband and I are currently in a one bedroom apartment and want to upgrade to a two bedroom apartment. I definitely have a lot of clothes, so I’ll keep in mind your about making sure I choose an apartment with a big closet, as well as your other useful advice to consider when looking for an apartment.
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Thank you so much for your tips to find out what time frame the apartment is leased in and how much storage and closet space it has. My twin sister is going to start looking for apartments for rent in Madison, WI since she wants to live and find a job there. Once she starts looking, I’ll give her these tips to help her find a good apartment for rent there.
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About a week ago, I was talking to my sister, and she mentioned that she is ready to move out of our parent’s home. She wants to start creating a life for herself, and I am proud of her. I love that you point out that creating an organized list to help show what features each place has can be a great way to stay in contact and find the financially viable option. I will have to tell her your tips as she looks.
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