As the spring apartment hunting season kicks into high gear, here are some of our most popular post for first time renters.
How much do you need to save before you can afford to rent an apartment? The short …

Today, we have a question from our MyFirstApartment mail bag.
“How much should you budget for utilities?

Thanks!
Lacey”

The short answer is — anywhere from $75 – $200+ per month. What’s the long answer? In terms of possible …

My sister is moving into her first apartment next month in Chicago and was planning her budget over the long Thanksgiving weekend while I sat next to her reading the paper. 
“So, Ms. First Apartment Expert,” …

With the passing of Memorial Day, no matter what the solar calendar says – summer is here. Hello, half-day Fridays, white shoes, and HEAT. GLORIOUS HEAT! Well, at least if you’re ready for it.
How …

Hey all, it’s Jason. It’s been a little over a month since we moved in, and things are going well. Still have a few boxes hanging around the living room, but a majority …

On the eve of moving, it’s easy to remember the obvious things: the boxes, the bed, that bowl you made in pottery class when you were seven. . . What’s a bit less obvious, …

Living in sunny SoCal, my monthly utility payments are satisfyingly low. The largest is by far my cable internet bill- approximately $40 a month, split with my roommate. I was reluctant, at first, to part …

Set up your utilities: electricity, cable, and telephone
Before you begin carting all your belongings to your new apartment, make arrangements to have the utilities turned on — otherwise you’ll be in the dark, literally. You …