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How to Get Your Security Deposit Back After Moving Out

When preparing to move out of a rental property, a key concern is the return of your security...

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Moving In/Out

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How to Turn Your Patio into a Summer Reading Nook

If you have a patio or balcony in your apartment, you may find that you don’t use it as much as you...

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Decorating

What to Look for in an Apartment as a Student Renter

As a student renter, you have a unique set of rental needs compared to other renters. Knowing what...

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Students

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What to Look for in an Apartment as a Student Renter

As a student renter, you have a unique set of rental needs compared to other renters. Knowing what to look for in an apartment as a student renter ensures you find a good place to call home. Your home...

Sovann Hyde

June 18, 2025

7 min read

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Students

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Five Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Greenville, SC

Greenville, SC combines a downtown lifestyle with Southern scenery. Whether you’re searching for the...

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Budget & Affordability

What to Know Before Moving to Seattle: 7 Key Details

Seattle, known as a thriving tech hub, is a city where major companies like Amazon and Microsoft set...

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Cities & Neighborhoods

Five Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Honolulu, HI

Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii on the island of Oahu, provides a blend of island traditions and...

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Cities & Neighborhoods

Lease

You have leasing questions, we have leasing answers.

Why Are Renters Choosing to Lease Long-Term?

Historically, buying a home has been considered the ultimate end goal for renters. However, as the U.S. residential market evolves, more individuals are choosing to rent long-term instead of investing...

Emma Robinson

February 25, 2025

7 min read

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Leasing/Lease Options

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Top 5 Ways Renters Unknowingly Break Their Lease

Signing a lease is an important step in renting a home, but abiding by its terms is just as critical...

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Leasing/Lease Options

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How to Show Proof of Income for an Apartment

Applying for an apartment is an exciting time that comes with navigating through paperwork to get...

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Application Process

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The Ins and Outs of Month-to-Month Leases

So you’ve come to the end of your lease, and you’ve got your heart set on finding your new dream...

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Leasing/Lease Options

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How to Spot Red Flags During a 3D Apartment Tour

Virtual and 3D tours are now common tools for renters that make the apartment search easier, especially if you’re moving across the country, and Apartments.com makes it easy for property managers to...

Chloe Savan

June 16, 2025

5 min read

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Apartment Tours

How to Get Your Security Deposit Back After Moving Out

When preparing to move out of a rental property, a key concern is the return of your security...

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Moving In/Out

What Is Boston Known For? 10 Things That Make This City Legendary

Boston, known as the ‘Birthplace of the American Revolution,’ is a city where past and present meet...

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Cities & Neighborhoods

What Is Atlanta Known For? 7 Reasons It’s a Great Place to Live

The ATL, as it’s most often called, is a city that’s constantly on the move, whether through...

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