Renter’s Advice and Resources

As a renter you might consider the option of renting furniture and appliances instead of buying them. The reason being, an apartment is a temporary situation and you’d rather not pay for expensive furniture, only to hire a moving company or rent a truck to move it later. However, while this is one advantage (and […]

Apartments in the same building can vary in price range, and the reasons depend on the market, your landlord and the apartment you want to rent. The difference in rent can work to your advantage, but sometimes you’ll find yourself paying much more than your neighbors. Here are 5 reasons apartments in the same building […]

It’s possible to negotiate rent with your landlord at almost any time, which could result in you paying lower rent monthly. But many landlords may only agree to lowering rent if you approach them at the right time. So when are the best times to negotiate rent with your landlord? When Average Rents Are Lower […]

Finding apartments for rent short term is truly a specialized market, but you can find them with a little extra searching. You would think this simple concept would be everywhere in the world of leasing-“I apply, I pay my rental amount, and I sign a lease for the term I need, right?” Not so fast! Finding Short […]

When it’s time to choose an apartment, you’ll have to weigh the amount you’ll be paying in rent against where you’ll be living. The best apartment location will often be more expensive, while a bad location can save you money. There are also hidden costs to consider before making your decision. Crime Rate If you’re […]

Senior rental apartments seem like a contradiction of the U.S. housing laws because the Fair Housing Act protects you from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, handicap or familial status (families with children under the age of 18 and pregnant women). However, when the fair Housing Act was amended in […]

The current economic situation has had some pretty clear influences on rental rates. For the most part, the cost of renting an apartment has been dropping and, in many areas, landlords are offering incentives to new tenants. Landlords are seeing the first major declines in five years. A report from Reis Inc. points to last […]

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No matter how good a deal you have on your rent, eventually you’ll hear about someone who has it better. And then just when you start to feel bad for yourself, you’ll meet someone who’s paying an arm and a leg for a place much smaller than yours. When you think about the wide range of rents in your city, you’ll start to wonder –- how do landlords figure out how much to charge?