So you’ve narrowed down your apartment search to a handful (or more) of apartment communities, congrats! There are a lot of amenities and features that you need to keep in mind, when making your final decision, so we’ve created this Apartment Hunting Checklist, just for you! Since you’ll explore multiple communities in person during your search, it can be useful to take notes in order to remember which places you liked best. Use this helpful checklist to easily keep track of information about each apartment that you visit. Comparing your checklists from each property will help narrow down your choices in order to find the right apartment for you.
Download your own free apartment checklist.
If you’re just getting your apartment search started, check out the easy to use apartment finder we have on ForRent.com.
Remember to ask important questions regarding fees, lease information, amenities, and community features during your visit – and don’t forget to tell the leasing staff that you found their community on ForRent.com or Homes.com! Happy Apartment Hunting!
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