Beyond Craigslist: Beginner’s Guide to Finding Rental Listings

April 11, 2017 | By Kristen AuthorMy First Apartment

There is a lot of research that goes into finding rental listings, but luckily there are also plenty of resources you can use to find a perfect place to live. You just have to take the time look and utilize both online and offline resources to see what’s out there. Here are a few places…

International Student’s Guide to Finding Housing in the U. S.

July 12, 2016 | By MFA Editors AuthorMy First Apartment

While this student’s guide to finding housing, originally published in May 2015, is directed at international students, it offers good tips for anyone looking for off-campus housing long distance. You have just received your acceptance letter from your dream university in the United States and as you are celebrating with family and friends, someone asks…

International Student’s Guide to Finding Housing in the U. S.

May 21, 2015 | By MFA Editors AuthorMy First Apartment

You have just received your acceptance letter from your dream university in the United States and as you are celebrating with family and friends, someone asks you, “Where will you live?” You hadn’t thought about that. You go through the acceptance package, find the section about housing and realize that you have to find a…

How to Use Apps for Your Rental Search

June 24, 2014 | By Olivia AuthorMy First Apartment

Now, I am a firm believer in getting a deal in a rental. I’ve learned that in addition to the fluctuations in the overall rental market, there are deals to be had depending on how long a particular unit has been available for rent. For example, an apartment complex I called told me that they do a “one month free” promotion…

Our Favorite Apartment-Hunting Apps Right Now

November 7, 2013 | By Alex AuthorMy First Apartment

As you may have noticed, our website underwent a redesign to make it more mobile friendly. To mark the occasion, we thought we’d highlight some of the best apartment-hunting apps for your mobile device. While we touched on the subject earlier this year, the mobile world moves fast, so we felt it was worth highlighting…

Rating The Best Apartment Hunting Apps

May 27, 2013 | By Alex AuthorMy First Apartment

We live in a mobile world. There’s no denying it. The trouble is, there are so many apps, it’s often overwhelming … and difficult to find one that doesn’t crash every ten minutes. So, after some consideration, we decided enough is enough: it’s time for us to list some of the best apartment-finding apps available.…

5 Tips To Make Apartment Hunting On Craigslist More Efficient

March 27, 2017 | By J Simpson AuthorMy First Apartment

Craigslist is truly an inexhaustible wishing well of awesome apartments, condos, and rooms for rent. The only trouble is, you’d have to be glued to your phone or monitor 24/7, forsaking food, work, and even sleep to be there when your dream apartment hits – and sometimes a few minutes can make all the difference…

12 Week Countdown to Your First Apartment

March 16, 2016 | By MFA Editors AuthorMy First Apartment

Finding the right first apartment is a process that starts weeks before your moving date. If you are about to graduate or have been living with family since graduation last year, now is the time to start the step-by-step countdown to your big move. 12 Weeks Out: Get your free credit report at annualcreditreport.com or…

The Owner Is Selling Our Apartment! How to Handle an Unexpected Move Like a Pro

October 14, 2015 | By Anna R. AuthorMy First Apartment

It’s official!!! You signed the lease, moved in with all your belongings, and began the process of “Pinteresting” your sweet new abode. Months later, your stomach drops when you receive notice that the owner will be putting your home on the market, giving you 30 days to vacate. Yikes! Before you panic about apartment hunting on…

How to Find The Perfect Roommate Share

May 14, 2015 | By J Simpson AuthorMy First Apartment

Roommate shares are increasingly common, whether you’re moving out on your own for the first time, or just trying to get into a more ideal space. But what happens if you don’t have a wide network of friends, to build your own household? Or maybe you’re moving to a new city, or even a new…