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10 Most Active Rental Markets in the U.S.

Key Takeaways Across these 10 markets, several common themes are driving rental activity...

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News & Trends

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Feng Shui Apartment Design: Create a Space That Feels as Good as It Looks

While an aesthetically pleasing apartment looks great, it should also feel great. The vibe should be...

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Live

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Decorating

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Apartments.com Rent Report for April 2026: West Virginia Leads State-Level Rent Drops

Key Takeaways The national average rent was $1,641 per month, an increase of 0.4% over the last year...

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News & Trends

Find

Your place is out there. We’ll help you find it.

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Best Neighborhoods in Arlington, VA for Renters

Arlington occupies a unique position in the Washington, D.C. metro area. It sits directly across the Potomac River from the nation's capital, yet operates as its own self-contained county. Filled with...

Sovann Hyde

May 1, 2026

6 min read

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Cities & Neighborhoods

Greenville is home to a bustling downtown and residential corridors.

Best Neighborhoods in Greenville, SC for Renters

Tucked into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville, SC has quietly become one of the...

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Cities & Neighborhoods

Kansas City is home to the Kansas City Chiefs, and locals love to show their pride.

Best Neighborhoods in Kansas City, MO for Renters

Kansas City sits where the Missouri and Kansas rivers merge and stretches across 317 square miles of...

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Cities & Neighborhoods

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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

Lease

You have leasing questions, we have leasing answers.

New Data: Nearly Half of Renters Don't Negotiate Their Lease, Leaving Money on the Table

Most renters assume the price, terms, and perks of an apartment are set in stone; however, that’s far from true. Negotiating can help you get rent reductions, free parking, waived fees, flexible lease...

Apartments.com Team

December 4, 2025

7 min read

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Application Process

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How to Rent an Apartment with Bad Credit

If your credit score is low, you’re not alone. A recent FICO report found that average U.S. credit...

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Credit

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Should You Sublease Your Apartment?

You've finally landed the job of your dreams, doing the work you've always dreamed of doing for a...

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Leasing/Lease Options

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Understanding Evictions: A Complete Guide for Renters

It's a scary topic, but the eviction process is something every renter should understand. Hopefully...

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Leasing/Lease Options

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Move

A guide to navigating the rental world.

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How to Clean Your Apartment to Get Your Security Deposit Back: The Move-Out Cleaning Checklist

Moving out and into a new apartment feels like a reset, a move befitting the spring season. Before you start settling into your new home, leave on good terms by doing thorough move-out cleaning. This...

Sovann Hyde

March 13, 2026

8 min read

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Moving In/Out

More Space or Better Location? How to Decide

You’ve found two apartments you really like! One is in a neighborhood you love — your favorite...

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Moving In/Out

How to Write a Notice to Vacate Letter (Free Template and State-by-State Guide)

Download our free Notice to Vacate Letter Template! There will come a day when it’s time to move on...

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Moving In/Out

10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Atlanta, GA

Welcome to Atlanta, the Hollywood of the South and home of Coca-Cola, the Atlanta Braves, and Delta...

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