9 More Things To Consider When Picking An Apartment

July 30, 2018 | By Nat AuthorMy First Apartment

We can all agree that your rent and the apartment building itself are the more important things to consider when moving, right? But what about all the other things you might not think about when making the choice to move? No need to worry! If you’re an apartment first-timer or thinking about making the move…

3 Keys to Successful Rent Negotiation

March 16, 2018 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

Negotiation is one of the hardest skills in life. Some people hate confrontation so much that they will do almost anything to avoid it. Being on the apartment hunt myself, I ran into this huge obstacle. I loved the apartment but could not afford the price. Even the thought of negotiation made me nervous, but I decided…

How to Find the Best Apartment for You

June 3, 2016 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

The most important part of apartment hunting is finding the best apartment for you. To do this, you need to know what features best suite you from parking and price to location and apartment security. Here is a list of 20 features you can rate to help you find the best apartment for you.

Saving for First Apartment: How Much Money Do You Need to Move Out?

May 4, 2016 | By Alex AuthorMy First Apartment

This post was originally published in September 2013 and has been updated here for 2016. Check out the comments to the original post for some detailed examples on how to calculate your savings target. For many of our readers, moving into their own apartment is the ultimate goal. You want a place of your own,…

2 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Begin the Apartment Search

April 30, 2016 | By Anna R. AuthorMy First Apartment

In a few short months, I will be relocating for graduate school and begin the apartment hunt once again. It’s a new chapter in my life, and for those of you graduating college or relocating for new jobs or professional schools, you too may be feeling excited for the next phase of your lives. Before…

5 Signs You’ve Outgrown Your First Apartment

March 9, 2016 | By Alvin AuthorMy First Apartment

By Alvin Alfonso So you finally moved into your first apartment and you’ve been happily living there for a better part of the year. The lease is now coming up for renewal and you have to decide what to do.

Moving Tips: 3 Things I Wish I Had Been Told Before I Moved Out

August 23, 2015 | By Tanner AuthorMy First Apartment

When I was saving up to move out of my parents’ house, the adults in my life had no shortage of advice for me: “Don’t worry about living with someone you don’t know; I had a Craigslist roommate when I was your age who ended up being in my wedding”; “Oh, just relax and enjoy…

3 Costly Mistakes First Time Renters Make

March 25, 2015 | By Sponsors AuthorMy First Apartment

Sponsored Post So you are going to rent your first apartment. Living on your own for the very first time can be quite exciting. You now have a space to live life to the fullest, invite guests over, throw some wild parties, store your stuff, etc. Think about decorating with your favorite color, deep eggplant…

How Do I Rent From an Individual?

December 14, 2014 | By Chloe AuthorMy First Apartment

Renting a living space from an individual will be different experience than working with a company, but it can open doors for you to rent in a more personable, flexible, and friendly way! You may not have the convenience of 24/7 maintenance, a workout room, or the community gathering spaces of many apartment complexes, but…