Creative Places to Find Your Next Roommate

September 10, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Looking for a new roommate, but not having any luck? Never fear! There are plenty of creative places to meet the perfect roommate for you, without too much stress or panic! Like most things, finding a roommate will require you to put yourself out there and meet new people and make new friends. Don’t be afraid…

5 Things You Need to Know about Your Future Roommates

October 23, 2017 | By Dana AuthorMy First Apartment

So you are looking for your first apartment and you don’t know where to start. Well, here are 5 things anyone looking for a roommate share should find out about their future roommates. Rent Payments You must know how they will pay the rent and when. Are they getting any help paying the rent? If…

5-Step Guide to Choosing A Roommate

August 23, 2016 | By Contributors AuthorMy First Apartment

Roommates can be a great way to save money, and possibly develop new friendships. If your dream apartment comes with a not-so-ideal price point for one, look no further for some great advice on how to make it through the process of choosing a great roommate. 1. Know Thyself Chances are, you will have a…

Finding Roommates 101: Craigslist and Facebook

January 13, 2016 | By Tanner AuthorMy First Apartment

When looking for a first apartment, many people moving out of their parents’ house soon realize is that they just can’t afford their own place. As difficult as that truth is to process, there is one easy(ish) solution: roommates. When moving to a new city, however, you may not know anyone in the area. Or,…

How to Search for a Roommate or Roommate Share

March 9, 2013 | By Alex AuthorMy First Apartment

Whether it’s love or hate, we all have an opinion on our roommate. You see your roommate pretty much everyday … and if your fellow apartment-dweller leaves crumbs on the floor, often you’re the one who happens to step on them with your bare feet. Or, if you come home after a rough day, maybe your…