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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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Where to Live in Chicago for an Easy Commute to the Loop

Chicago gets its unique vibrance from being a city of neighborhoods, each offering its own set of...

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What Renters Insurance Covers—and What It Doesn’t

As a renter, you must learn to expect the unexpected. Whether a nasty storm knocks a tree down on...

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Insurance

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What Renters in Washington D.C. Need to Know in 2025

Key Takeaways The average rent in Washington D.C. is $2,308/month Rent growth in Washington D.C. slows down Growing population and rental market Seasonal fluctuations affect rental market Empty...

Sovann Hyde

June 6, 2025

4 min read

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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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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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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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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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Live

Stellar tips for apartment living.

What Renters Insurance Covers—and What It Doesn’t

As a renter, you must learn to expect the unexpected. Whether a nasty storm knocks a tree down on your home or a thief breaks in to steal your belongings, accidents and emergencies can happen to...

Emma Robinson

June 17, 2025

8 min read

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