Long-Distance Apartment Hunting

June 24, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

It may sound tricky, but long-distance apartment hunting is completely possible! You may have to invest a little extra time and effort into your hunt, but you can still find the perfect place within your budget. Having to find a place long distance is actually pretty common as people move between cities, following jobs or…

6 Rules for Staying on Budget in a New City

December 6, 2016 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving is exciting. Budgeting is stressful. Moving to a new city with a higher cost of living while trying to stay within budget is a unique combination of exciting and stressful. You want to explore the new city and discover your new favorite spots, restaurants and shops, but you also have to follow the rules of…

How To Start a New Life in Your Friend’s Closet…and Be a Good Houseguest

December 7, 2014 | By Naomi AuthorMy First Apartment

By Naomi Finkelstein I recently moved out of my large 1-bedroom apartment in Chicago, sold all of my furniture, got rid of as much as I could stomach (it was hard – I love things!), and crammed the rest into my parents’ house in the suburbs. I then packed two suitcases and hopped on a…

How to Meet People in Your New City

November 5, 2014 | By Jessie AuthorMy First Apartment

1. Join groups based on your interests Most larger cities have all sorts of groups that cater to people who have a wide variety of skills and interests. For example, I am a bluegrass and folk musician, and wanted to find a place where I could play with other like-minded musicians. I did a Google…