Before I get my school loans and grants for college I want to know about how much an apartment is going to cost me and my friend. so tomorrow Im gonna go check out some around my area. I dont plan on moving in them until late summer, any tips I could use while looking????? Since Im so young will that be a problem? I will be 18 next month so that should be okay???
By the way I know I am young but I already have a good job and yes I can handle the apartment, real answers only please! Plus I live in a small town where apartments are very cheap.
2007-03-13 18:18:56 · 5 answers · asked by scandalousxsgv 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
You can check on www.Craigslist.org for listings of apartments. Also, you need to have (good) credit to be able to rent an apartment. You'll also need to save up for a deposit, just in case you break something. You should also check all the cabinets & small places to be sure there are no little holes where bugs can come through. Make sure everything works too.
You might want to run the shower water too. I live in an apartment and sometimes (almost every time) it will go from a regular temperature, to really hot water. Other then that, just be sure you read and understand the contract fully before signing.
2007-03-13 18:23:53 · answer #1 · answered by Joshu@ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is not a lot of use in looking now. What is available now will probably not be available at the end of the summer. You might, however want to check about the middle of July and get the apartment for the first of August before other students start moving in and getting the more desirable apartments. They will probably want a first and last months rent, a lease for 6 or 12 months and possibly a deposit.
2007-03-14 01:25:28 · answer #2 · answered by don n 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Age discrimination is against the law. Because you are young things like length of employment history, credit, and rental history may be a problem. Think of a co-applicant you can use such as your parents. If the landlord has someone else on the lease they may feel better about renting the apartment to you. Keep looking, you may find someone that wants to rent fairly quickly or for a little higher rent. Be friendly, likeable, and mature when looking. I have heard of landlords renting just because they like you.
2007-03-14 01:25:46 · answer #3 · answered by blank 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
always make sure that your getting some thing reasonalbe price and a quality place have some fun and dont over do it also work out what u and your friend want in a house
2007-03-14 01:23:56 · answer #4 · answered by bruce_cena 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out apartmentguide.com, or apartments.com
2007-03-14 01:24:02 · answer #5 · answered by Ade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋