Elyse is an NYU student who just recently managed to free herself from the college dormitory system. With her two roommates she is now rubbing elbows with the hipsters in the Lower East Side.

First Apartment Living: The Infant Stages
I’ve been …

We’ve been helping you to search out the very best apartment on the market and, hopefully, you’ve found some good options!
But — wait — what’s that? You now need to negotiate rent? YIKES!
Yeah, negotiating can be …

Our Bloggers Wanted ad got a huge response and brought in a whole bunch of good first apartment ideas. Here’s one from Kasey, who is a junior at UCSD and just got her first apartment.
“The …

Hey Ya’ll!
Surviving the heat? I am — as long as I’m in my apartment.  If I’m traversing the city underground via subway — fuggedaboutit!
So, aside from the heat, what’s up?  The best cities for renters …

Happy post-July 4th malaise!
Hopefully, you’re taking some time off to see your fam and friends — maybe there’s even a lawn chair and some ice tea with your name on it. I’m back home and, …