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The Best Cities for Renters in 2021

dporder

 · Feb 9, 2021

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Last year was a strange one, and many people have been reconsidering various aspects of their lives, including where to live.

They say that if you can make it in New York City, you can make it anywhere — but where should you choose to hang your hat while you’re trying to make it?

Ramona Branson

 · Jan 5, 2021

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A basement apartment is just that: a unit in the basement of an apartment complex or multifamily property.

Hana Ames

 · Sep 1, 2020

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If it’s just you looking for a place to live, you may be tempted to splurge on a traditional one-bedroom apartment. After all, having all that space to yourself and not having to deal with roommates sounds super appealing, right?

Hana Ames

 · Aug 11, 2020

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Virtual apartment and condo tours have been quietly resting in the background since their inception. And while the 360-degree overview they offer does give a good general overview of most units, most prospective tenants prefer to check them out in person before signing a lease.

Cassie Damewood

 · Apr 23, 2020

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Inspecting an apartment is no time to be polite. In fact, you should act like that snoopy neighbor everyone hates to have as a visitor.

Cassie Damewood

 · Mar 26, 2020

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Some wishes are pipe dreams, nothing more than illusions that will never materialize, like riding a unicorn. Others are possible, like winning a million-dollar lottery, but highly unlikely to come true. Finding an affordable apartment in San Francisco falls somewhere in the middle.

Cassie Damewood

 · Feb 27, 2020

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With apartment rental costs rising all across the country, those looking for a place to live are forced to consider smaller housing accommodations to survive. People are no longer looking for a two-bedroom apartment to have a spare room for guests or a space devoted to business, writing, or exercise. Rather, they’re wondering if they […]

Cassie Damewood

 · Jan 23, 2020

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Personal resolutions loom large in January, with most centered on (usually lost) causes like eating less food and engaging in more exercise. One big change that many apartment dwellers ponder is whether or not the new year might be a good time to seek out a new place.

Cassie Damewood

 · Jan 7, 2020

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Paying rent is probably one of the least fun things about being a full-fledged adult. As we all know, rents are rapidly on the rise, which means less square footage for a much higher cost. While we understand that rents are high, it can sometimes be a little tricky to figure out how much we […]

Ramona Branson

 · Jun 11, 2019

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