Apartment hunting in New York? We'll help you find your next place in a snap. Started by the founders behind Tripadvisor and CarGurus, ApartmentAdvisor combines smart technology with expert local guidance to make your apartment search easier at every step, from finding the right apartment to signing your lease. Happy renting!
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Our advisors are standing by to handle the nitty-gritty for you. We’ll contact landlords, get your questions answered, and organize tours on your behalf.
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No more paper forms! Easily upload all required documents and complete your rental application online. Fill it out once and use it for any Verified listing on our site.
Hear From Our Renters
“I've worked with brokers in the past, and my advisor has been by far the best — the easiest and the most communicative, personable, and genuine person that I've ever worked with.”
— Leigh D.
“Sometimes when you work with brokers, they don't do much except open the door. My advisor went above and beyond. There was an element of additional service compared to what you're used to seeing when renting.”
— Lizzy T.
“I had been looking for an apartment on my own prior to working with ApartmentAdvisor with no success. My advisors worked with me and made everything seem less miserable and hectic. I can’t thank them enough.”
— Mary N.
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FAQs
At ApartmentAdvisor, we’re on a mission to simplify your New York apartment search. It’s why we have a team of trusted advisors standing by to help you, plus technology that streamlines the entire rental process. We’ll help you at every step, from uncovering the best rental options, to scheduling tours, to securely submitting your application. It’s an easier, happier way to rent.
Based in Cambridge, MA, ApartmentAdvisor was founded by the same innovators that started Tripadvisor (NASDAQ:TRIP) and CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), two other Boston-grown companies. Like we did for travel research and car buying, we’re on a mission to revolutionize the apartment rental process for consumers and property owners.
Yes — ApartmentAdvisor is a New York-licensed brokerage, and we have a team of licensed real estate agents whose priority is to help you find your perfect apartment. Your ApartmentAdvisor agent is a real person, who will recommend apartments for you, contact other agents and landlords on your behalf to get your questions answered, and set up tours, where they’ll meet you in person and serve as your advocate. Once they help you find the right place, they’ll also guide you through the application process.
It depends. Some listings on our website have a “No Broker Fee” badge, which means you are not expected to pay a broker fee. However, for most listings in New York you will need to pay a broker fee when you get approved. Your ApartmentAdvisor agent will share information about any required broker fees so you’ll know what to expect before you apply. You can search for “No Broker Fee” apartments using the filter on our site. For more information on Broker Fees, see this article.
The Verified Listing badge indicates listings that we have received directly from the property or the listing broker, enabling us to confirm accuracy. Even better, for all Verified Listings you can apply online, and you’ll have a personal advisor working one-on-one with you to make the entire rental process easier. Not only will they send you listing recommendations, but they’ll also answer any of your questions, tour apartments with you, and coach you through the application process.
We can text, email, or call you — it’s up to you! We’ll also set you up with your personal Renter Hub. That’s where we’ll share apartment recommendations and where you can store all your rental application documents, so you’ll be ready to apply when you’ve found the right place.
At ApartmentAdvisor, we make it easy to complete your rental application online, including securely uploading all required documents, such as your identification and pay stubs. Fill out an application once in your Renter Hub and use it to apply to any Verified apartment on our site. Think of it like the Common App you might have used to apply to college.
While we encourage you to tour multiple apartments to make your decision, we advise that you only apply to one apartment at a time. Some landlords and agents will consider the application binding if approved, and you may be obligated to pay the broker fee even if you decide not to sign the lease or are approved at multiple places.
That said, one of the many benefits of working with ApartmentAdvisor is that you can have your apartment application ready to go with one click. So, if you are not approved for your first choice, we’ll be able to quickly move on your second one.
A social security number is required by most landlords as part of a rental application. One benefit of working with ApartmentAdvisor is that we partner with TransUnion® to do a credit check at no cost to you (and with no impact to your credit score), which is also typically required to apply to an apartment. When you are ready to submit your rental application, we’ll securely share the report with your prospective landlord. This keeps the approval process moving quickly. Plus, it saves you from paying an additional fee for the landlord to do the credit check.
Yes! Our advisors have successfully placed international renters in New York apartments. However, there may be some slightly different requirements than there would be for a domestic renter. For example, if you do not have a credit score, you will need to provide another proof of income, like a bank statement, or find a co-signer. Every renter is unique, and your advisor will work out the requirements on a case-by-case basis. For more guidance on finding a place as an international renter, see this article.
