How To Find an Apartment

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There are important questions to ask yourself besides "Can it fit a pool table?"

To complete this How-To you will need:

Time to think about what you really need
A rough idea of what you an afford
And a little patience

Step 1: Prepare budget

Prepare a budget. Factor in not only rent but how much you'll likely spend on things like utilities, phone, and cable.

Tip: If the amount you can afford for rent seems too low, consider sharing an apartment.

Step 2: Determine priorities

Determine your priorities—the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, how far you're willing to commute, pet-friendliness, and amenities such as gyms, pools, and laundry facilities.

Step 3: Research neighborhoods

Research different neighborhoods. Find out the average rent; whether there are any parks; the kind of shops, clubs, and restaurants nearby; and whether traffic and parking is a problem.

Tip: Walk around a neighborhood you're interested in—both to make sure it's what you're looking for and to look for rent signs.

Step 4: Decide on broker

Decide whether to use a broker. A broker can do a lot of the legwork for you; the downside is that in a big city it will cost you as much as 15% of your annual rent.

Tip: Check with your school or employer. They often have contacts in the rental market.

Step 5: Check classifieds

Check classified ads, both in print and online, to see what's available and what the going rate is in a particular neighborhood. Get the earliest edition you can.

Tip: Check out neighborhood bulletin boards, like those at coffee houses and community centers.

Step 6: Contact landlord

When you see a promising apartment listing, contact the landlord or property manager right away to set up an appointment.

Step 7: Inspect apartment

Inspect the apartment. Dress professionally and act politely—you want to convey that you are responsible, serious, and will pay rent on time.

Step 8: Understand terms of lease

Make sure you understand the terms of the lease, such as when rent is due, the maintenance procedures, and if there's a security deposit.

Step 9: Submit application

If you find an apartment you like, submit an application to the landlord or property manager immediately. Good apartments go quickly!

Step 10: Negotiate cost

Assuming you're accepted, negotiate to see if there's any way to lower the cost, then sign the lease. Congratulations, you now have a new apartment!

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[Juniperfarm]

I am looking for an apartment this weekend and this is really helpful. The great thing about these HOWCAST videos is they are really useful and a lot of them are really funny!

[KristyElena]

omg, i'll be looking for an apt in a few months! thanks for teaching me the right way to do it!!!

[larissagenai]

Yes!

[lovelygirl22100]

im moving out in may cant wait



[lyksar]

She pronounced 'Insulae' incorrectly. The 'AE' makes a long 'I' sound. :P

[animeISmyLYFFE]

Im 12 im savin for an apartment so i can finally run away wen im 18 yay

[AnimeMangaDrawer]

Why am I watching this?..........I'm 13 ._.

[kitianito23]

@kitianito23 FACT: DID YOU KNOW SOME APPLES ARE GREEN

[kitianito23]

HOW TO FIND AN APARTMENT

STEP1: GO TO GOOGLE.COM

STEP2: ENTER APARTMENTS +ZIP CODE

STEP3: GO LOOK FOR IT

OPTIONAL: YEAH

[SrAMagistrado]

These don't apply if you're trying to find an apartment in Minot, North Dakota.

[aerdmane]

Back then, everything could be so much easier, nowadays there's so much paperwork to do...

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