Can you rent an apartment without a co-signer?

Question

Can you rent an apartment without a co-signer? I'm 19 but I don't have anyone to sign...

Answer 1

If you meet the income and length of employment criteria. Most landlords want to see income at 3 times the monthly rent and a minimum if 6 mos. on the job. If you have no rental history, they may require a co signer anyway. Negotiate how long the co signer will have to remain on your account with your timely rental payments. Contact me if you need more advise. I am a leasing manager for a private owner, and I oversee lots of property.

Answer 2

You can sign a lease at 18, like any legal contract. But will anyone be willing to offer you a lease? Probably not. Because you must have a salary to cover the rent and established credit. You need to find a roommate with a co-signer, that would be the best way.

Answer 3

Depends on your location, the apartment and more importantly your credit. There will be someone who will let you rent without a co-signer.

Answer 4

One should have good credit, a source of income to pay the monthly note and utilities, then yes you can rent an apt. without a cosigner. In order to get utilities cut on you must have good credit as well or a deposit may be required.

Answer 5

I got my first apartment at 17, by myself. It helps if you have some type of established credit. Try it, what do you have to lose?

Answer 6

i'm not sure as far as ur age ,maybe if u were older i dont think u would have to..my 21 had to but my other older kids did not but they had had one before..it may depend on what state too..hope this helps..u can call around and ask different apt complexes what is there policy on ur question

Answer 7

yes u can, u just need some proove that you are working somwhere! (that shows that you can pay ur rent!)