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Introducing the Compare Tool

Meet our newest feature, the Compare Tool! This feature allows you to compare multiple rentals side-by-side to help you decide the best place to live. What…

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How to Rent an Apartment Without a Job: A Renter’s Guide

First comes a job, and then comes an apartment. Many renters assume this is the only way to successfully land an apartment and comfortably pay rent.…

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House, Townhome, or Condo: What Your Budget Can Get You

Are you currently searching for your perfect home? Your exciting journey is filled with myriad choices, each offering a unique lifestyle and amenities tailored to meet…

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The Pros and Cons of Renting a Townhouse

Thinking about your housing options and interested in renting a townhouse? Townhouses offer a unique combination of space, amenities, and community living that might be just…

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What’s the Difference Between a Condo and an Apartment?

As you’re looking for a new apartment, it’s helpful to know the differences between rental types, such as the differences between a condo and an apartment.…

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What Is It Like to Rent a Duplex?

While searching for your next rental home, you’ve likely come across a wide variety of rental types—apartments, condos, houses, townhouses, and so on. But are you…

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Rent by Owner: The Ultimate Guide to Renting from a Landlord

A dream home can take many forms. Yours might be a cozy studio in a high-rise apartment with great amenities, a trendy beachside condo, or a…

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Where and How to Update Your Address When Moving

Once all the “fun” of moving subsides – and you’ve finally got the Wi-Fi up and running – it’s time to focus on one of the…

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Top Five Neighborhoods for Renting in Charlotte

With cranes dotting the city’s skyline as much as skyscrapers, the word is out that Charlotte’s got a lot. According to Forbes Magazine, Charlotte sits among…

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Renting in Pittsburgh: A Quick Guide

Finding a new place to call home is an adventure that can take some serious time and energy. If you are someone who currently lives in…

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What to Look for in a Pet-Friendly Apartment Community

Searching for a new pad can be tough. But if you’re the owner of a dog or cat, looking for a new apartment can be even…

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The Top 5 Neighborhoods for Renting in NYC

From 145th Street down to Canal Street, from the high rises of midtown to the Brooklyn brownstones, if there’s one thing that all New Yorker’s can…

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Phoenix Metropolitan Neighborhoods for ASU Students

If you’re an Arizona State University (ASU for short) student, you’re probably wondering where all the best rental apartments are. And this guide is here to…

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Moving Costs You Don't Need

Whether you are moving across town or cross-country, moving costs add up. You will need to plan for moving expenses, from renting a truck to paying…

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Looking for a Rental? Clean Up Your Social Media Presence

According to the most recent numbers, 81 percent of U.S. Americans have a social media profile. Between exes, frenemies and coworkers as social media contacts you…

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Moving to Another State: Long Distance Moving Costs

Long distance moves can be either an adventure or a headache, depending on your experience and point of view. According to the U.S Census Bureau, 34.9%…

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How Much Does It Really Cost To Move Locally?

In both local and long distance moves, you’ll go through the same process of packing up your apartment, trucking your belongings to another location, and then…

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Get a Roof Over Your Head: Tips for Renters in a Tight Market

Rental properties are becoming harder to find, even for qualified renters with good credit and stable income. In a time with record breaking occupancy rates, it’s…

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5 Reasons to Declutter Your Belongings When Moving

Kristin Elliott had rented her large one-bedroom in Albuquerque for two and a half years when she received a job offer in New York City, land…

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How To Make Friends While In College

Going off to college can be a little scary, especially when you don’t know anyone. Don’t get discouraged just yet! College is the time to start…

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How Much Does a DUI Affect Apartment Hunting?

You've got a DUI/DWI on your record. You have to deal with the legal follow up and fees, restrictions on your license, and to top it…

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How to Rent Without a Social Security Number

Finding an apartment to rent can be difficult, especially if you are looking to sign a lease without a social security number. With the rise of…

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Veterans Housing Assistance – How Does it Work With Renting

As a veteran, there are housing programs out there that can help you find a place to rent —or help you stay in your current rental…

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Have a Civil Judgment on Record? How to Rent

You could have a judgment against you for a variety of reasons, such as unpaid medical bills, a past broken lease, or other financial obligations. Sadly,…

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Six Signs It’s Time to Move Apartments

One of the advantages of being a renter -- it’s easy to find a new home if you decide it’s not the right fit anymore. The…

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Can You Rent an Apartment after Filing Bankruptcy?

If you've filed for bankruptcy at some point in your life, chances are you've dealt with more than your fair share of stress. And you, like…

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Options When You Can't Find or Don't Want a Co-Signer

If a landlord or rental company isn't sure about you (or even if they are, but they have a set of guidelines to follow), they'll require…

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Seal the Deal with the Landlord

So you’ve gone to ForRent.com and searched hundreds of apartments for rent in your area. You’ve narrowed your search based off your criteria and set up…

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What to Expect When Moving from a House to an Apartment

Moving from a house to a new apartment can provide you with a brand-new start. But it may also come with many changes that can feel…

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How to Respectfully Negotiate Rent

Getting an apartment is your first big step to becoming an adult and living on your own. It’s important to understand contract terms and figure out…

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How to Rent an Apartment with a Past Eviction

A past eviction can cause worry when you start looking for a new apartment. Some may tell you it is impossible to rent a new apartment…

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Moving, Selling, Buying: Five Tips When Making a Move

If you’re moving on from a failed relationship, or the loss of a partner in your life, re-establishing your residence can be one of the best…

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How to Rent an Apartment with Bad Credit

If you have poor credit, you may be worried about having your rental agreement rejected for a new apartment. It’s easy to feel ashamed or frustrated…

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Tips for Getting to Know Your Neighbors

No matter where you are, you have neighbors. At work, it's the person in the next office, at school it's the student sitting near you and…

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The Top 10 Cities for Millennials to Move in the U.S.

So you’ve gotten the final word from corporate and they are transferring you. Or you’re fresh from college and landed your dream job. Either way, it…

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Find Your Perfect Apartment Amenities

[embed]https://youtu.be/qfYSXt75Lk4[/embed] ForRent.com can make your transition as a pet parent an easy one by specifically targeting pet-friendly apartments through our easy-to-use search portal. By simply selecting…

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Divorce Decisions – Choosing a New Apartment

Your life plan probably didn't include starting over and moving back to your first apartment... the same way as your promise of "I do" turned into…

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Why You Want a Rent-Stabilized Apartment…and Why You Don't

Cheap rent in New York City isn’t mythical, like a unicorn. It’s rare, like a unicorn startup. And the best way to live this rare, yet…

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55+ Living: Why You Should Retire in Washington, D.C. Area

The Washington, D.C. area may not be a hot retirement destination like the Sun Belt, but there are plenty of advantages to retiring near the nation’s…

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Phoenix's Top Four Neighborhoods for Millennials

If you’re a Millennial (usually seen as being anyone born between 1982 and 2004) who’s moving to Phoenix, you’re probably wondering what neighborhood would be best…

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