Renter Guide

Storage Ideas for Small Apartments

Looking for storage hacks to make your place feel more spacious? We've rounded up our favorite storage ideas for small apartments. Let the decluttering begin.

Which Apartment Amenities Impact Rent Prices Most?

There are a lot of things to consider when searching for your new apartment, including which apartment amenities are most important to you. But how much will it cost to get all the extra perks on your wish list?This report shows which popular apartment amenities drive up rents the most, and by how much.

What Do You Need to Rent an Apartment?

Many renters (especially first-time renters) don’t know exactly what to expect when it comes to the apartment rental application process. The question, “what do you need to rent an apartment?” sounds simple. But there’s more to the answer than you may realize.

Apartment Amenities: The Complete List

What are apartment amenities? In this article, we share a long list of amenities, from the common and expected to the unusual and upscale. Which ones are on your wishlist?

Renting with Bad Credit: How to Strengthen Your Application

While a low credit score can make apartment hunting difficult, there are steps you can take to put a landlord's mind at ease and improve your chances when renting with bad credit.

First Apartment Checklist: Essentials Edition

No frills. No extras. Just the essentials. This is the practical, printable first apartment checklist every new renter needs.

What is a Loft? Definition of a Loft Apartment

A loft is not as intuitively named as a 1-bedroom or 2-bedroom apartment. In this article, we describe the characteristics, pros and cons, and answer the question, what is a loft?

Condo vs Apartment: What's the Difference?

The words apartment and condo (short for condominium) are often used interchangeably. But they are not one and the same. Condo vs apartment? The main difference is who owns and manages it.

How to Get Out of a Lease

Want to know how to get out of a lease without breaking the bank? The answer starts with your rental agreement. From there, it's about understanding tenant rights and how you communicate with your landlord or property manager.

Apartment Renter’s Guide to Rental Scams

Before you sign that apartment lease or make any payments, learn the telltale signs of rental scams and how to avoid them. If you know what to look for, scammers are easy to spot.

How to Find a Roommate: The Tips and the Challenges

Finding a great roommate is harder than you might think. Learn how to find a roommate that's right for you with the help of screening questions, roommate agreements, and more.

What is a Studio Apartment? The Definition, Pros & Cons

If you're a renter looking for an apartment on a budget, you may be considering a studio. To help you determine if a studio is right for you, we answer the question: what is a studio apartment? There's more to the definition of a studio than you might think.

How to Find a Pet-Friendly Apartment

Finding a pet-friendly apartment can be a bit overwhelming. In this article, we share everything pet owners need to know about renting an apartment with a four-legged friend, including tips and steps to take when signing a lease.

What is a Guarantor and Who Needs One?

If and when an apartment renter needs a lease guarantor depends on several factors. Learn what a guarantor is, if you need one, and whom to ask to be yours.

Lease Termination: Notice to Vacate

Giving notice to vacate to a landlord isn’t just a polite formality. It's a must for renters. Learn what to put in your lease termination letter (template included).

How to Negotiate Rent

Most renters don't realize rental prices are negotiable. You can, and you should try to convince your landlord to lower your rent. The key is knowing how to negotiate.

Apartment Tour Checklist: 16 Things to Look for in a Rental

To help renters find a great apartment, we put together this apartment tour checklist revealing 16 things to look for in a rental before signing a lease.